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How to Assemble the Starter Opel Frontera A

Engine Electrics ~173 words

Starter, Assemble

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Solenoid switch, adjusting shims, plunger, torsion spring, engaging lever and dust cover to pinion case - coat sliding surfaces of engaging lever and plunger with Grease 91 001 812 / 19 41 574.

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Solenoid switch bolts - 7 Nm / 5 lbf ft.
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Clutch (4), pinion shaft (3), spring (2), stopper (1) and circlip - coat pinion shaft and reduction gear with Grease 91 001 812 / 19 41 574.

Pinion assembly and bearing retainer to pinion case.
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Armature, stator and brush holder - raise springs to fit brushes onto commutator.

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Do not damage surface of commutator.
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Through bolts, rear cover - two screws.

Cable to terminal M of solenoid switch.

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Through bolts - 6 Nm / 4 lbf ft.

Solenoid switch terminal nut - 9 Nm / 7 lbf ft.
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End play of engaged pinion.

Connect terminal S to battery positive terminal, and terminal M to battery negative terminal - use auxiliary cables.

Switch on, measure dimension from pinion to pinion case, pull pinion manually in direction of arrow, then remeasure dimension - use vernier caliper.

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Do not energize solenoid switch for more than 30 seconds.

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Engage pinion end play - 0.3 to 1.5 mm / 0.012 to 0.059 in.

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End play of engaged pinion by changing shim(s) (arrowed).
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