Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Service manual - part 601

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4A1–14

7. Record the pinion depth code on the head of the

drive pinion.
The number indicates a necessary change in the
pinion mounting distance. A plus number
indicates the need for a greater mounting
distance (which can be achieved by decreasing
the shim thickness). A minus number indicates
the need for a smaller mounting distance (which
can be achieved by increasing the shim
thickness). If examination reveals pinion depth
code “0”, the pinion is “nominal”.

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4A1–15

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8. Select the shim using the chart;

Pinion marking

+10

+8

+6

+4

+2

0

–2

–4

–6

–8

–10

Dial indicator

reading

(Inches)

mm

(Inches)

mm

(Inches)

mm

(Inches)

mm

(Inches)

mm

(Inches)

mm

(Inches)

mm

(Inches)

mm

(Inches)

mm

(Inches)

mm

(Inches)

mm

(Inches)

0.081

2.18

(0.0858)

0.082

2.18

(0.0858)

2.20

(0.0866)

0.083

2.18

(0.0858)

2.20

(0.0866)

2.23

(0.0882)

0.084

2.18

(0.0858)

2.20

(0.0866)

2.24

(0.0882)

2.26

(0.0890)

0.085

2.18

(0.0858)

2.20

(0.0866)

2.24

(0.0882)

2.26

(0.0890)

2.28

(0.0898)

0.086

2.18

(0.0858)

2.20

(0.0866)

2.24

(0.0882)

2.26

(0.0890)

2.28

(0.0898)

2.32

(0.0914)

0.087

2.18

(0.0858)

2.20

(0.0866)

2.24

(0.0882)

2.26

(0.0890)

2.28

(0.0898)

2.32

(0.0914)

2.34

(0.0921)

0.088

2.18

(0.0858)

2.20

(0.0866)

2.24

(0.0882)

2.26

(0.0890)

2.28

(0.0898)

2.32

(0.0914)

2.34

(0.0921)

2.36

(0.0929)

0.089

2.18

(0.0858)

2.20

(0.0866)

2.24

(0.0882)

2.26

(0.0890)

2.28

(0.0898)

2.32

(0.0914)

2.34

(0.0921)

2.36

(0.0929)

2.38

(0.0937)

0.090

2.18

(0.0858)

2.20

(0.0866)

2.24

(0.0882)

2.26

(0.0890)

2.28

(0.0898)

2.32

(0.0914)

2.34

(0.0921)

2.36

(0.0929)

2.38

(0.0937)

2.42

(0.0953)

0.091

2.18

(0.0858)

2.20

(0.0866)

2.24

(0.0882)

2.26

(0.0890)

2.28

(0.0898)

2.32

(0.0914)

2.34

(0.0921)

2.36

(0.0929)

2.38

(0.0937)

2.42

(0.0953)

2.44

(0.0961)

0.092

2.20

(0.0866)

2.24

(0.0882)

2.26

(0.0890)

2.28

(0.0898)

2.32

(0.0914)

2.34

(0.0921)

2.36

(0.0929)

2.38

(0.0937)

2.42

(0.0953)

2.44

(0.0961)

2.46

(0.0969)

0.093

2.24

(0.0882)

2.26

(0.0890)

2.28

(0.0898)

2.32

(0.0914)

2.34

(0.0921)

2.36

(0.0929)

2.38

(0.0937)

2.42

(0.0953)

2.44

(0.0961)

2.46

(0.0969)

2.48

(0.0977)

0.094

2.26

(0.0890)

2.28

(0.0898)

2.32

(0.0914)

2.34

(0.0921)

2.36

(0.0929)

2.38

(0.0937)

2.42

(0.0953)

2.44

(0.0961)

2.46

(0.0969)

2.48

(0.0977)

2.52

(0.0992)

0.095

2.28

(0.0898)

2.32

(0.0914)

2.34

(0.0921)

2.36

(0.0929)

2.38

(0.0937)

2.42

(0.0953)

2.44

(0.0961)

2.46

(0.0969)

2.48

(0.0977)

2.52

(0.0992)

2.54

(0.1000)

0.096

2.32

(0.0914)

2.34

(0.0921)

2.36

(0.0929)

2.38

(0.0937)

2.42

(0.0953)

2.44

(0.0961)

2.46

(0.0969)

2.48

(0.0977)

2.52

(0.0992)

2.54

(0.1000)

2.56

(0.1008)

0.097

2.34

(0.0921)

2.36

(0.0929)

2.38

(0.0937)

2.42

(0.0953)

2.44

(0.0961)

2.46

(0.0969)

2.48

(0.0977)

2.52

(0.0992)

2.54

(0.1000)

2.56

(0.1008)

0.098

2.36

(0.0929)

2.38

(0.0937)

2.42

(0.0953)

2.44

(0.0961)

2.46

(0.0969)

2.48

(0.0977)

2.52

(0.0992)

2.54

(0.1000)

2.56

(0.1008)

0.099

2.38

(0.0937)

2.42

(0.0953)

2.44

(0.0961)

2.46

(0.0969)

2.48

(0.0977)

2.52

(0.0992)

2.54

(0.1000)

2.56

(0.1008)

0

2.42

(0.0953)

2.44

(0.0961)

2.46

(0.0969)

2.48

(0.0977)

2.52

(0.0992)

2.54

(0.1000)

2.56

(0.1008)

0.001

2.44

(0.0961)

2.46

(0.0969)

2.48

(0.0977)

2.52

(0.0992)

2.54

(0.1000)

2.56

(0.1008)

0.002

2.46

(0.0969)

2.48

(0.0977)

2.52

(0.0992)

2.54

(0.1000)

2.56

(0.1008)

0.003

2.48

(0.0977)

2.52

(0.0992)

2.54

(0.1000)

2.56

(0.1008)

0.004

2.52

(0.0992)

2.54

(0.1000)

2.56

(0.1008)

0.005

2.54

(0.1000)

2.56

(0.1008)

0.006

2.56

(0.1008)

NOTE: When ordering shims, find the part number in the
parts catalog by using the thickness of shims listed in the
above table.

4. Place the shim on the drive pinion, with the chamfered

side turned towards the pinion head then install the
inner bearing onto the pinion using an installer
J–6133–01 and a press.

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT)

4A1–16

NOTE: Do not apply pressure to the roller cage and apply
pressure only to the inner race.

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5. Discard the used collapsible spacer and install a new

one.

6. Install pinion gear.
7. Install outer bearing.
8. Use oil seal installer J–24250 to install a new oil seal

that has been soaked in rear axle lubricant.

NOTE: Take care to use a front differential oil seal, NOT
the rear differential oil seal.

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9. Install dust cover.

10. Install flange.

11. Install flange nut.

1. Apply lubricant to the pinion threads.

2. Tighten the nut to the specified torque using the

pinion flange holder J–37221.

Torque: 177–275N·m (130–203 lb ft)

NOTE: Discard used flange nut and install new one and
do not over tighten the flange nut.

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3. Adjust pinion bearing preload.

a. Measure the bearing preload by using a torque

meter. Note the scale reading required to
rotate the flange.

b. Continue tightening flange nut until the

specified starting torque is obtained.

Starting torque:
New bearing 0.7–1.1 N·m(5.64–9.98 lb in)
Used bearing 0.4–0.5N·m(2.86–4.94Ib in)

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4. Using punch J–39209, stake the flange nut at two

points.

4A1–17

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NOTE: When staking, be sure to turn the nut to insure
that there is no change in bearing preload. Make sure of
preload again as instructed in 3).

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Legend

(1) 1.3mm or less

12. Install adjust shim.

1. Attach the side bearing to the differential

assembly without shims. Support the opposite
side using a pilot to prevent bearing damage.

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Legend

(1) Drive handle:J–8092
(2) Installer:J–24244
(3) Pilot:J–8107–2

2. Insert the differential cage assembly with bearing

outer races into the side bearing bores of the
carrier.

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3. Using two sets of feeler gauges, insert a feeler

stock of sufficient thickness between each
bearing outer race and the carrier to remove all
end play. Make certain the feeler stock is pushed
to the bottom of the bearing bores.
Mount the dial indicator J–8001 on the carrier so
that the indicator stem is at right angles to a tooth
on the ring gear.

425RS031