Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 705

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

4C–39

Main Data and Specifications

General Specifications

Torque Specifications

401RX027

Length (between two spiders 
center)

M/T

A/T

6VD1

376 mm (14.80 in)

542 mm (21.34 in)

X22SE

294 mm (11.57 in)

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4C–40

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Rear Propeller Shaft

Rear Propeller Shaft and Associated Parts

401RX028

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Removal

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.

NOTE:  Apply alignment marks on the flange at the rear 
propeller shaft both front and rear side.

2. Remove transfer side bolt, nut and washer.

3. Remove rear axle side bolt, nut and washer.

4. Remove rear propeller shaft.

Installation

NOTE:  Never install the shaft assembly backwards.
Never insert bar between yoke lugs when tightening or 
removing bolts.
Completely remove the dust or foreign matter from the 
connecting surface of flange coupling on each end of 
the propeller shaft.

1. Align the mark which is applied at removal.

2. Install rear propeller shaft and tighten the bolts to 

the specified torque.

Torque:63 N·m(6.4kg·m/46lbft)

(1) Bolt, Nut and Washer (Transfer Side)
(2) Rear Propeller Shaft

(3) Bolt, Nut and Washer (Rear Axle Side)

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

4C–41

Slip Joint Disassembly

401RX004

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1. Lay the shaft horizontally on a bench and secure.

2. Indicate the original assembled position by marking 

the phasing of the shaft prior to disassembly.

3. Using the flat blade of a screwdriver, pry the loose 

end of the boot clamp upwards and away from the 
propeller shaft boot. Be careful not to damage the 
boot.

4. When boot clamps becomes loose, remove by 

hand.

5. Repeat for the other boot clamp.

6. Remove the slip yoke assembly from the driveshaft, 

by securing the boot with one hand and pulling on 
the slip yoke.

7. Remove the boot from the shaft assembly.

(1) Spline Yoke and Universal Joint Assembly
(2) Clamp
(3) Boot

(4) Clamp
(5) Tube and Universal Joint Assembly

4C–42

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Universal Joint Disassembly

401RX022

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NOTE:  Aluminum is softer than steel.  Care must be 
taken not to remove excessive material or damage 
bearing holes.
If the vehicle has aluminum tube type propeller shaft, 
flange yoke, boot kit, journal kit can be replaced. If other 
parts are damaged, replace propeller shaft as assembly.

(1) Spider
(2) Flange Yoke

(3) Bearing
(4) Snap Ring