Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 174
4C–53
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Play in Universal Joint
Limit: Less than 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
401RS010
Universal Joint Reassembly
1. Install spider to flange yoke. Be sure to install the
spider by aligning the setting marks made during
disassembly.
2. Before installing needle roller bearing, apply a
molybdenum–disulfide grease or a multi–purpose
type grease NLGI No. 2 to inside of the bearing cap.
Grease Amount: Approx. 1.2 g (0.042 oz)
401RS011
3. Using either a mallet (or copper hammer) or a press,
install the needle roller bearing into the yoke so that
the snap ring can be installed in its groove.
CAUTION: The needle roller bearing cannot be
installed smoothly if it is set at an incorrect angle
with the flange and excessive hammering will
damage the needle roller bearing.
401RS012
4. Align setting marks (1) and join the yokes.
NOTE: Assemble the spider and spline yoke so that their
grease fittings are arranged on the same side.
401RS028
5. Install snap ring.
NOTE: Discard used snap rings and install new ones.
When the bearing cap is in position, select and attach a
snap ring of suitable thickness so that the end play of the
spider pin is held within 0.1 mm (0.004 in).
Snap ring thickness and identification color
1.5 mm (0.059 in): Blue
1.545 mm (0.061 in): White
1.59 mm (0.063 in): Yellow
1.635 mm (0.064 in): Green
1.68 mm (0.066 in): Not colored
NOTE: Be sure to use snap rings of the same thickness
on both sides.