Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Service manual - part 79

INTELLIGENT SUSPENSION

3F–37

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect the connector (1) from the harness and

remove the connector (1) from the bracket (4).

3. Remove the clip (2).
4. Remove the rear shock absorber (3).

Refer to

 Shock Absorber in this section.

5. Disconnect the connector (10) from the harness and

remove the connector (10) from the gusset (11).

6. Remove the 2 bolts (5).
7. Disconnect the G-sensor (6).

Inspection and Repair

Refer to Shock Absorber in this section.

Installation

1. Set the G-sensor on the gusset (11).
2. Install 2 bolts (5) then tighten it to the specified torque.

Torque: 7 N·m (61 lb in)

3. Connect the connector (10) to the harness and insert

the connector (10) to the gusset (11).

4. Install the rear shock absorber (3).

Refer to

 Shock Absorber in this section.

5. Connect the connector (1) to the harness and insert

the connector (1) to the bracket (4).

6. Insert the clip (2) to the bracket (4).
7. Connect the battery ground cable.

4A1–1

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)

AXIOM

DRIVELINE/AXLE

CONTENTS

Differential (Front)

4A1

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Differential (Rear)

4A2

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Driveline Control System

4B1

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Driveline Control System (TOD)

4B2

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Drive Shaft System

4C

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Transfer Case (TOD)

4D2

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Differential (Front)

CONTENTS

Service Precaution

4A1–1

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Front Drive Axle

4A1–2

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Diagnosis

4A1–2

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Pinion Shaft Oil Seal

4A1–3

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Pinion Shaft Oil Seal and Associated Parts

4A1–3

Removal

4A1–3

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Inspection and Repair

4A1–4

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Installation

4A1–4

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Front Drive Axle Assembly

4A1–5

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Front Drive Axle Assembly and
 Associated Parts

4A1–5

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Removal

4A1–6

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Installation

4A1–6

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Differential Assembly

4A1–8

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Disassembled View

4A1–8

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Disassembly

4A1–9

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Reassembly

4A1–11

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Differential Cage Assembly

4A1–20

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Disassembled View

4A1–20

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Disassembly

4A1–20

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Inspection and Repair

4A1–21

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Reassembly

4A1–21

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Main Data and Specifications

4A1–23

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Special Tools

4A1–25

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Service Precaution

WARNING: THIS VEHICLE HAS A SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM(SRS). REFER TO THE SRS
COMPONENT AND WIRING LOCATION VIEW IN
ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU ARE
PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE SRS
COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING. WHEN YOU
ARE REFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE SRS
COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING, REFER TO
THE SRS SERVICE INFOMATION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE
AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS SYSTEM REPAIRS.

CAUTION: Always use the correct fastener in the
proper location. When you replace a fastener, use
ONLY the exact part number for that application.
ISUZU will call out those fasteners that require a
replacement after removal. ISUZU will also call out
the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread
sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED , do not
use supplemental coatings (Paints, greases, or other
corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or
fastener joint interfaces. Generally,such coatings
adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint
clamping force, and may damage the fastener.  When
you install fasteners, use the correct tightening
sequence and specification.  Following these
instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and
systems.

SECTION

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)

4A1–2

Front Drive Axle

Diagnosis

Condition

Possible cause

Correction

Oil Leak At Front Axle

Worn or defective oil seal.

Replace the oil seal.

Front axle housing cracked.

Repair or replace.

Oil Leak At Pinion Shaft

Too much gear oil.

Correct the oil level.

Oil seal worn or defective.

Replace the oil seal.

Pinion flange loose or damaged.

Tighten or replace.

Noises In Front Axle Drive Shaft
Joint

Broken or worn drive shaft joints and
bellows (BJ and DOJ).

Replace the drive shaft joints and
bellows.

“Clank” When Accelerating From
“Coast”

Loose drive shaft joint to output shaft
bolts.

Tighten.

Damaged inner drive shaft joint.

Replace.

Shudder or Vibration During
Acceleration

Excessive drive shaft joint angle.

Repair.

Acceleration

Worn or damaged drive shaft joints.

Replace.

Sticking spider assembly (inner drive
shaft joint).

Lubricate or replace.

Sticking joint assembly (outer drive
shaft joint).

Lubricate or replace.

Vibration At Highway Speeds

Out of balance or out of round tires.

Balance or replace.

Front end out of alignment.

Align.

Noises in Front Axle

Insufficient gear oil.

Replenish the gear oil.

Wrong or poor grade gear oil.

Replace the gear oil.

Drive pinion to ring gear backlash
incorrect.

Adjust the backlash.

Worn or chipped ring gear, pinion
gear or side gear.

Replace the ring gear, pinion gear or
side gear.

Pinion shaft bearing worn.

Replace the pinion shaft bearing.

Wheel bearing worn.

Replace the wheel bearing.

Differential bearing loose or worn.

Tighten or replace.

Wanders and Pulls

Wheel bearing preload too tight.

Adjust the wheel bearing preload.

Incorrect front alignment.

Adjust the front alignment.

Steering unit loose or worn.

Tighten or replace.

Tire worn or improperly inflated.

Adjust the inflation or replace.

Front or rear suspension parts loose
or broken.

Tighten or replace.

Front Wheel Shimmy

Wheel bearing worn or improperly
adjusted.

Adjust or replace.

Incorrect front alignment.

Adjust the front alignment.

Worn ball joint or bush.

Replace the ball joint or bush.

Steering unit loose or worn.

Tighten or replace.

Tire worn or improperly inflated.

Replace or adjust the inflation.

Shock absorber worn.

Replace the shock absorber.

4A1–3

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)

Pinion Shaft Oil Seal

Pinion Shaft Oil Seal and Associated Parts

415R200001

Legend

(1) Flange Nut
(2) Flange

(3) Oil Seal
(4) Outer Bearing
(5) Collapsible Spacer

Removal

1. Raise the vehicle and support it at the frame.

The hoist must remain under the front axle housing.

2. Drain the front axle oil by loosening the drain plug(1).

412RS001