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How to Remove and Install the Timing Case Opel Frontera A

Diesel Engine ~267 words

Timing Gear Case, Remove and Install

.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Cylinder head and oil pan - see corresponding operations.

Fan blade.

.D. ICON11.tif0,750,75tiff;; Important!
Fan blade retaining bolt has left hand thread.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Alternator V - belt and, if present, the oil pump for power steering.

Electric cable from alternator.

Oil lines from vacuum pump.

Push alternator to one side and remove together with bracket.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect
Crankshaft pulley - counterhold flywheel with KM - 652 on starter ring gear.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect
Water pump.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect
Injection pump.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect
Fuel pump.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Oil filter cartridge and adapter with oil thermostat.

Oil line to vacuum pump from timing gear case.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Oil pump housing cover.

Oil pump gears.
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.D. ICON01.tif0,750,75tiff;; Remove, Disconnect

Timing gear case and clamp in vice.

Pump drive shaft - counterhold pump drive shaft with KM - 131 and unscrew union nut.

Screw out all closure plugs.

.D. ICON05.tif0,750,75tiff;; Clean

All parts.

.D. ICON06.tif0,750,75tiff;; Inspect
All parts.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

New timing gear case in vice.

Screw in closure plugs with new gaskets.

Pump drive shaft in timing gear case - insert parallel key into shaft and actuating cam of fuel pump, thread drive pinion and union nut onto shaft and tighten.

.D. ICON09.tif0,750,75tiff;; Tighten (Torque)

Union nut - 160 Nm / 118 lbf ft.

Counterhold shaft with KM - 131.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Coat new timing gear case gaskets with a little grease and stick to cylinder block.

Timing gear case and tighten.

.D. ICON11.tif0,750,75tiff;; Important!
Note differing lengths of fastening bolts.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Oil pump gears into oil pump housing.

Coat new gasket with grease and stick to oil pump housing.

.D. ICON07.tif0,750,75tiff;; Measure

Gear play - see corresponding operation 'Oil Pump, Overhaul'.

.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect
Cover.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Adapter with oil thermostat.

All lines to vacuum pump on timing gear case.

New oil filter cartridge - lightly lubricate gasket and tighten cartridge by hand.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Water pump with new gasket.

.D. ICON11.tif0,750,75tiff;; Important!

Note differing lengths of fastening bolts.

Press new shaft seal ring into timing gear case with KM - 289, use fastening bolt and washer to fasten pulley.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Crankshaft pulley - note the parallel key in journal.

Alternator with bracket, electric cable.

Oil lines to vacuum pump.

V - belt and tension.

Oil pump for power steering, if present, and tension.

V - belt.

.D. ICON09.tif0,750,75tiff;; Tighten (Torque)
Pulley fastening bolt 220 Nm / 162 lbf ft. - counterhold flywheel with KM - 652 at starter ring gear.
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.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Injection pump.

.D. ICON08.tif0,750,75tiff;; Adjust
Injection pump - see corresponding operation.
.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect

Fan blade - left - hand thread bolt.

.D. ICON09.tif0,750,75tiff;; Tighten (Torque)

Fan blade bolt - 22 Nm / 16 lbf ft.

.D. ICON02.tif0,750,75tiff;; Install, Connect
Cylinder head and oil pan - see corresponding operations.
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