wheel bolts ISUZU TF SERIES 2004 User Guide

4C1-16 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
17. Support the differential case by the jack.
18. Remove the front axle mounting bolts and nuts, lower the
jack slowly. Remove the left side drive shaft end from the
knuckle, then lower the axle assembly from the vehicle.
CAUTION :
1. During the work, be sure that the axle assembly is
supported securly.
2. Be careful not to damage the bellows of the power
steering unit by interference.
3. Be careful not to damage the breater pipe and breater
pip bracket of the shift on the fly by interference.


Installation
1. Support the differential case by the jack.
2. Jack up the front drive axle assembly, install the left side
drive shaft to the knuckle, then install the mount bolts and
nuts.
CAUTION :
1. Be careful not to damage the bellows of the power
steering unit by interference.
2. Be careful not to damage the breater pipe and breater
pip bracket of the shift on the fly by interference.
3. When installing the drive shaft to the knuckle, be
careful not to damage the oil seal inside of the knuckle.

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3. Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
Torque : 169 N·m (17.2kg·m/124 lb ft)



4. Install the right side knuckle with lower control arm to the
upper control arm.
Refer to Knuckle in Suspension section.
CAUTION :
When insert the drive shaft to the knuckle, be careful not
to damage the oil seal inside of the knuckle.

5. Align the bolt hole of the lower control arm, install the bolts
and nuts.

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4C1-17
NOTE :
Adjust the buffer clearance before tighten the bolts and nuts of
the lower control arm.

6. Install the breather hose of the front axle.
7. Install the actuator connector of the shift on the fly. (With
shift on the fly)
8. Install the tie-rod end of the power steering unit to the
knuckle, tighten the nut to the specified torque.
Torque : 98 N·m (10.0kg·m/73 lb ft)

9. Install lower bolts and nuts of the shock absorber, tighten it
to the specified torque.
Torque : 93 N·m (9.5kg·m/69 lb ft)
10. Install lower nuts of the stabilizer link, tighten it to the
specified torque.
Torque : 50 N·m (5.1kg·m/37 lb ft)
11. Install the suspension crossmember.
12. Install the torsion bar.
Refer to Torsion Bar in Suspension section.
13. Install the front propeller shaft.
Refer to Front Propeller Shaft in this section.
14. Install the hub and disc assembly and adjust the bearing
preload.
Refer to Front Hub and Disc in this section.
15. Install the wheel speed sensor of the antilock brake
system.
16. Install the brake caliper. Tighten the bolt of the caliper
bracket to the specified torque.
Torque : 155 N·m (15.8kg·m/115 lb ft)
17. Install the stone guard.
18. Install the tire and wheel.
19. Lower the vehicle, adjust the trim height.
Refer to Trim Height Adjustment in Steering section.
20. Tighten the bolts and nuts of the lower control arm to the
specified torque.
Refer to Lower Control Arm in Suspension section.

4C1-20 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
6. Using snap ring pliers, remove the snap ring (1) fastening
the ball retainer to the center shaft.
7. Remove ball retainer, ball guide and bellows.



8. Use a hammer and chisel to remove the 3 pawls (above
the large and small boot bands on the UJ side).
CAUTION :
Take care not to damage the bellows during band removal.

9. Remove band (1).
10. Remove bellows.
11. Remove dust seal from UJ.
12. Remove UJ shaft assembly.
13. Remove the mounting bracket fixing bolts, and then
remove DOJ case assembly from the axle case.
14. Remove snap ring and bearing.
15. Remove snap ring and oil seal.
16. Remove bracket.


Inspection And Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are found
through inspection.
Check the following parts.
1. Drive shaft joint assembly
2. DOJ case, ball, ball guide, ball retainer
3. Bellows
4. Bearing
5. Dust seal, oil seal

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4C1-29
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make all necessary adjustments, repairs, and part replacements if wear, damage, or other problems are discovered
during inspection.



Ring gear, pinion gear

Bearing


Side gear, pinion gear, cross pin


Differential cage, carrier


Thrust washer


Oil seal


Visual Check
Inspect the following parts for wear, damage, or other
abnormal conditions.



Ring Gear Replacement
(1) The ring gear should always be replaced with the drive
pinion as a set.
(2) When installing the ring gear, apply LOCTITE 271 o
r
equivalent to the threaded hole and bolt.
(3) Tighten the fixing bolts in a diagonal sequence as
illustrated.
(4) Discard used bolts and install new ones.
Bolt Torque N
m (kgf
m/lb
ft)

107.9
9.8 (11
1/79.6
7.2)




Clearance Between the Differential Pinion
and the Cross Pin
mm(in)

Standard Limit
0.05 - 0.10 (0.002 - 0.004) 0.2 (0.008)



Clearance Between the Side Gear and the
Differential Box
mm(in)

Standard Limit
0.03 - 0.10 (0.001 - 0.004) 0.15 (0.006)

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5. Cross Pin
(1) Be sure to install the cross pin so that it is in alignment with
the lock pin hole in the differential cage.


(2)
Adjust the backlash between the side gear and the pinion
gear.
mm(in)
Backlash 0.10 - 0.20 (0.004 - 0.008)
Thickness of thrust washers available
mm(in)

1.00, 1.05, 1.10 (0.039, 0.041, 0.043)



6. Lock Pin
After lock pin installation, stake the cage to prevent discharge
of the lock pin.


7. Ring Gear
When installing the ring gear, apply LOCTITE 271 or
equivalent to the threaded hole and bolt.







8. Bolt
Tighten the bolts in diagonal sequence as illustrated.
Bolt Torque N
m (kgf
m/lb
ft)

107.9
9.8 (11
1/79.6
7.2)
Note :
Discard used bolts and install new ones.
Note that all bolts have a left hand thread.

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20. Differential Assembly
(1) Clean the faces of the front axle case and differential
carrier.

Apply the recommended liquid gasket or its equivalent to
the sealing side of the axle case and the carrier.
(2) Attach the differential case and the carrier assembly to the
front axle case and tighten the nuts and bolts. The axle
case bolt is used for drainage.
Torque N

m (kgf

m/lb

ft)
26 
5 (2.6 
0.5/18.8 
3.6)
(3) Install the axle shaft assemblies as instructed earlier in this
section under “Axle Shaft Replacement”.
(4) Fill the axle case with hypoid gear lubricant, to just belo
w
the filler hole.
Lubricant capacity liter (US/UK gal)

1.4 (0.37/0.31)

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4C1-43
Important Operations
Before removal, jack up the front of vehicle and support frame
with jack stands.



2. Brake Caliper
(1) Remove the two bolts from the rear side of the knuckle arm,
then remove the brake caliper, with the brake hose
attached.
(2) Use a wire etc., for attaching the brake caliper to the uppe
r
link.
Refer to the section Brake.



3. Hub Cap
When removing hub cap, exercise care so as not to scratch or
distort hub fitting face.



9. Hub and Disc Assembly
Using a brass bar to remove the outer bearing outer race (1),
oil seal, inner bearing and inner bearing outer race (2) from the
hug.



If necessary, replace the wheel pin in the following manner.

13. Bolt
14. Wheel Pin ; Front Hub
(1) Scribe mark on hub to disc before disassembly to insure
proper assembly.
(2) Drive out the ABS sensor rotor using a metal bar and
hammer through the two bolt holes.

Discard the used ABS sensor rotor
Refer to the section Brake.

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(3) Clamp hub and disc assembly in vise using protective pads
and remove six (6) disc to hub retaining bolts.



(4) Place hub on a suitable work surface and remove wheel
studs, as required, using a hammer.

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4C1-51

Important Operations
6. Hub nut
Wrench : 5-8840-2117-0
(J-36827)



7. Hub and disc assembly
Before disassembly, remove the disc brake caliper assembly
and hang it on the frame with wires.
Refer to Section “Brake” for disc brake caliper removal
procedure.


12. Bolt
13. Wheel Pin ; Front Hub
(1) Scribe mark on hub to disc before disassembly to insure
proper assembly.
(2) Drive out the ABS sensor rotor using a metal bar and
hammer through the two bolt holes.
 Discard the used ABS sensor rotor
Refer to the section Brake.



(3) Clamp hub and disc assembly in vise using protective pads
and remove six (6) disc to hub retaining bolts.


(4) Place hub on a suitable work surface and remove wheel
studs, as required, using a hammer.

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12. Bolt
13. Wheel Pin ; Front Hub
(1) Scribe mark on hub to disc before disassembly to insure
proper assembly.
(2) Drive out the ABS sensor rotor using a metal bar and
hammer through the two bolt holes.

Discard the used ABS sensor rotor
Refer to the section Brake.



(3) Clamp hub and disc assembly in vise using protective pads
and remove six (6) disc to hub retaining bolts.


(4) Place hub on a suitable work surface and remove wheel
studs, as required, using a hammer.