Opel Frontera UE. Manual - part 701

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

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E04RX012

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DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Special Tools

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NO.

TOOL NAME

5–8840–2309–0

(J–39378)

Remover and Installer; 

Front Axle mount bushing

5–8840–0027–0

(J– 26941)

Remover; Bearing needle

5–8840–0084–0

(J–2619–01)

Hammer; Sliding

5–8840–2407–0

(J–41693)

Installer; Oil seal

5–8840–2408–0

(J–41694)

Installer; Bearing needle

5–8840–0007–0

(J–8092)

Grip

5–8840–2117–0

(J–36827)

Wrench; Hub nut

5–8840–2119–0

(J–36829)

Installer; Inner bearing

5–8840–2118–0

(J–36828)

Installer; Outer bearing

5–8840–2120–0

(J–36830)

Installer; Oil seal

ILLUSTRATION

TOOL NO.

TOOL NAME

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

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Propeller Shaft

General Description

401RX026

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(1) Front Propeller Shaft (for 6VD1)
(2) Front Propeller Shaft (for X22SE)
(3) Rear Propeller Shaft;

Aluminum Tube Type
(for 6VD1, M/T model)

(4) Rear Propeller Shaft;

Steel Tube Type 
(for X22SE, M/T model and 6VD1, A/T model)

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DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Torque is transmitted from the transmission to the axle 
through propeller shaft and universal joint assembles.  
All propeller shafts are the balanced tubular type. A 
splined slip joint is provided in some drivelines.

• Since the propeller shaft is total balanced carefully, 

welding or any other modification are not permitted.

• Alignment marks should be applied to each propeller 

shaft before removal.

• Be sure vehicle is stopped, engine is not running, 

brake is secured and vehicle is secured to prevent 
injury.

• Be careful not to grip the propeller shaft tube too 

tightly in the bise as this will be cause deformation.

Phasing
The propeller shaft is designed and built with the yoke 
lugs (ears) in line with each other. This design produces 
the smoothest running shaft possible, called phasing. 
Vibration can be caused by an out-of-phase propeller 
shaft. The propeller shaft will absorb vibrations from 
speeding up and slowing down each time the universal 
joint goes around. This vibration would be the same as 
a person snapping rope and watching the "wave" 
reaction flow to the end. A propeller shaft working in 
phase would be similar to two persons snapping a rope 
at the same time, and watching the "waves" meet and 
cancel each other out. In comparison, this would be the 
same as the universal joints on a propeller shaft. A total 
cancellation of vibration produces a smooth flow of 
power in the driveline. It is very important to apply a 
reference mark to the propeller shaft before removal, to 
assure installation alignment.

Universal Joint

401RW015

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A universal joint consists of two Y-shaped yokes 
connected by a crossmember called a spider.
The spider is shaped like a cross. Universal joints are 
designed to handle the effects of various loadings and 
front or rear axle windup during acceleration. Within the 
designed angle variations, the universal joint will 
operate efficiently and safely. When the design angle is 
changed or exceeded the operationallife of the joint may 
decrease.
The bearings used in universal joints are of the needle 
roller type. The needle rollers are held in place on the 
trunnions by round bearing cups. The bearing cups are 
held in the yokes by snap rings. 

(1) Spider
(2) Yoke