Opel Frontera UBS. Manual - part 2007

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3. Make sure of proper position for reinstallation by

applying setting marks, then remove spider with
grease fitting.

Inspection and Repair

Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition is
found through inspection.

NOTE: When any part of the journal assembly (spider,
needle roller bearing, grease fitting) requires
replacement, be sure to replace the entire assembly.
Check the following parts for wear, damage, noise or any
other abnormal conditions:

1. Spider
2. Needle roller bearing
3. Yoke
4. Flange

Outside Diameter of Spider Pin

Standard: 17.00 mm (0.669 in)

Limit: 16.90 mm (0.665 in)

401RS007

Propeller Shaft Run-out

Support the ends of the propeller shaft on V-blocks (2)
and check for run-out by holding the probe of a dial
indicator (1)  in contact with the center part of the shaft.  If
the amount of run-out is beyond the standard value for
assembly, correct with a bench press or replace the shaft
with a new propeller shaft assembly .

Standard: 0.3 mm (0.012 in)

Limit: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)

401RS008

Play in Splines in Normal Direction of
Rotation

Check the amount of play between the sleeve yoke (1)
and the propeller shaft spline (2) in the direction of
rotation, using a pointed feeler gauge.

Standard: 0.073 – 0.156 mm (0.003 – 0.006 in)

Limit: 0.3 mm (0.012 in)

401RS009

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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.

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Reassembly

401RW057

Legend

(1) Sleeve Yoke

(2) Seal
(3) Tube Assembly

1. Discard used seal and install new one.
2. Align the alignment marks and install tube assembly

to sleeve yoke.

4C–55

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Main Data and Specifications

General Specifications

Engine

6VE1 (3.5L)

6VD1 (3.2L)

4JX1 (3.0L)

4JG2 (3.1L)

Transmission

M/T

A/T

A/T

with

TOD

M/T

A/T

A/T

with

TOD

M/T

A/T

M/T

A/T

Construction

Hollow steel tube with yoke and spider type universal joint

Length

S

W

B

668mm (26.30in)

—

846mm

(33.31in)

678mm

(26.69in)

—

604mm (23.78in)

810mm

(31.89in)

—

L

W

B

1093mm (43.03in)

1075mm
(42.32in)

1271mm
(50.04in)

1103mm

(43.43in)

1083mm
(42.64in)

1029mm (40.51in)

1236mm
(48.66in)

1037mm
(40.83in)

Outside
diamter

S

W

B

68.9mm (2.71in)

—

68.9mm (2.71in)

—

68.9mm (2.71in)

—

LW

B

68.9mm (2.71in)

82.6mm

(3.25in)

68.9mm (2.71in)

82.6mm

(3.25in)

68.9mm

(2.71in)

Torque Specifications

E04RW023