Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 1514

7B–10 MANUAL TRANSMISSION

28. Support the transmission with a transmission jack

and then remove jack from the transfer case side.

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29. Use the clutch release bearing remover

5–8840–2291–0 (J–39207) to disconnect the clutch
release bearing from the clutch pressure plate.

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Release bearing disconnection

1. Pull the shift fork toward the transmission to press

the clutch release bearing against the clutch.

2. Insert the clutch release bearing remover

between the wedge collar and the release
bearing.

3. Turn the remover to separate the release bearing.

NOTE: Be sure not to insert the remover between the
wedge collar and the clutch.

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION

7B–11

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Legend

(1) Pressure Plate Assembly
(2) Release Bearing
(3) Wedge Collar

30. Remove the transmission retaining nuts and bolts.
31. Remove the transmission assembly with transfer

case from the vehicle.

NOTE: Remove the transfer case from the transmission
assembly if the transmission disassembly required.
Refer to Transfer Case in Drive Line/Axle section.

Installation

1. Apply a thin coat of molybdenum disulfide grease to

the top gear shaft spline.

2. Slowly operate the transmission jack until the front of

transmission is aligned with the rear of the engine.
The slope of the engine and the transmission must be
the same.

3. Align the top gear shaft spline with the clutch driven

plate spline.

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4. Install the transmission to the engine.

Tighten the transmission retaining nuts and bolts.

7B–12 MANUAL TRANSMISSION

(6VE1)

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MANUAL TRANSMISSION

7B–13

(4JX1)

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5. Apply a force of about 113N (26 Ib) to the tip of the

shift fork in the direction of the transmission to engage
the clutch pressure plate and release bearing.

NOTE: A clicking sound is heard when the release
bearing and the tip of the diaphragm spring engage each
other.
Check to see if they are securely engaged by pushing the
tip of the shift fork toward the engine while applying a
force of about 25 N (5.5 lb).  If the shift fork will not move,
then they are securely engaged.

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6. Install three flywheel under cover (6VE1).