Opel Frontera UBS. Service manual — part 1471

7A–126

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)

OD SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

DISASSEMBLY

252RY00041

Disassembly steps

1. Thrust bearing

2. Race

3. Thrust washer (plastic)

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4. Snap ring

5. Piston return spring

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6. OD brake piston

7. O-ring

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)

7A–127

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Important operations

Check OD brake piston
Place the OD support assembly onto the direct clutch
assembly.

Apply compressed air into the oil passage as shown, and be
sure that the OD brake piston moves smoothly.

4. Snap ring

Place special tool on the spring retainer, and compress the
return spring with a shop press.
Spring compressor: 5-8840-2170-0 (J-37233)
Remove the snap ring with a screwdriver.

6. OD brake piston

Place the OD support onto the direct clutch assembly.
Hold the OD brake piston so it is not slanted and apply
compressed air into the passage to remove the OD brake
piston.
Remove the OD brake piston.

7A–128

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)

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INSPECTION AND REPAIR

Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage or any abnormal conditions are found through
inspection.

Check piston return spring

Using calipers, measure the free length of the return spring.

mm (in.)

Standard

17.2 (0.677)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AW30-40LE)

7A–129

REASSEMBLY

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Reassembly steps

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1. Oil seal ring

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2. O-ring

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3. OD brake piston

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4. Piston return spring

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5. Snap ring

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6. Thrust washer (Plastic)

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7. Race

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8. Thrust bearing