air bleeding ISUZU TF SERIES 2004 Workshop Manual
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BRAKES  5C-25
 
  
Filling Master Cylinder Reservoir 
CAUTION :  
Use only specified brake fluid.  Do not use any fluid which 
contains a petroleum base.  Do not use a container which 
has been used for petroleum based fluids or a container 
which is wet with water.  Petroleum based fluid will cause 
swelling and distortion of rubber parts in the hydraulic 
brake system. Water mixed with brake fluid lowers the 
fluid boiling point.  Keep all fluid containers capped to 
prevent contamination. 
Always fill the master cylinder reservoir when the engine 
is cold.  
Never allow the brake fluid to come in contact with the 
painted surfaces.  
The master cylinder reservoir must be kept properly filled 
to ensure adequate reserve and to prevent air and 
moisture from entering the hydraulic system. However, 
because of expansion due to heat absorbed from the 
brakes and the engine, the reservoir must not be 
overfilled.  Thoroughly clean reservoir cap before removal 
to avoid getting dirt into reservoir. Add fluid as required to 
bring level to the “MAX” mark on the reservoir tank. Use 
“DOT 3” Hydraulic Brake Fluid.  
 
Leakage of Brake Fluid 
With engine idling, set shift lever in the neutral position and 
continue to depress brake pedal at a constant pedal 
application force. 
Should the pedal stroke become deeper gradually, leakage 
from the hydraulic pressure system is possible. 
Make sure by visual check that there is no leak. 
 
 
  
 
BLEEDING OF THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC 
CIRCUIT 
If air enters the bake lines, it will cause poor brake action. 
Therefore, bleeding should be performed if the brakes have 
been used with the level of brake fluid in the reservoir 
excessively low or if brake pipes have been disconnected in 
the course of brake servicing. 
Bleeding operation calls for co-operative action of 2 persons. 
 
Set the parking brake firmly while bleeding. 
 
Perform bleeding operation with ENGINE RUNNING, to
prevent damage to push rod seal. 
 
Make sure exhaust is suitably ventilated. 
 
Bleed the hydraulic system with the fluid reservoir filled to
the specified level. 
 
Bleed the system starting with the rear wheel cylinde
r
farthest from the master cylinder. 
  
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5C-26  BRAKES
 
  
A bleeding operation is necessary to remove air from the 
hydraulic brake system whenever air is introduced into the 
hydraulic system. It may be necessary to bleed the hydraulic 
system at all four brakes if air has been introduced through a 
low fluid level or by disconnecting brake pipes at the master 
cylinder. If a brake pipe is disconnected at one wheel, only that 
wheel cylinder/caliper needs to be bled. If the pipes are 
disconnected at any fitting located between the master cylinder 
and brakes, then the brake system served by the disconnected 
pipe must be bled. 
 
1.  Set the parking brake completely, then start the engine. 
NOTE :  
The vacuum booster will be damaged if the bleeding operation 
is performed with the engine off. 
2.  Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap. 
  
3.  Fill the master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid. Keep the 
reservoir at least half full during the air bleeding operation 
4.  Always use new brake fluid for replenishment. 
5.  In replenishing rake fluid, take care that air bubbles do no
t
enter the brake fluid. 
 
  
  When the master cylinder is replaced or overhauled, firs
t 
bleed the air from the master cylinder, then from each
wheel cylinder and caliper following the procedures
described below. 
 
  
Bleeding the Master Cylinder 
6.  Disconnect the rear wheel brake pipe (1) from the master 
cylinder. 
  Check the fluid level and replenish as necessary. If 
replenished, leave the system for at least one minute. 
7.  Depress the brake pedal slowly once and hold it depressed.
8.  Completely seal the delivery port of the master cylinder with 
your finger, where the pipe was disconnected then release
the brake pedal slowly. 
9.  Release your finger from the delivery port when the brake
pedal returns completely. 
10. Repeat steps 7 through 9 until the brake fluid comes out o
f
the delivery port during step 7. 
NOTE : Do not allow the fluid level in the reservoir to go below 
the half-way mark. 
11. Reconnect the brake pipe (1) to the master cylinder and
tighten the pipe. 
12. Depress the brake pedal slowly once and hold it depressed.
13. Loosen the rear wheel brake pipe (1) at the master cylinder.
14. Retighten the brake pipe, then release the brake pedal
slowly.  
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BRAKES  5C-27
 
  
15. Repeat steps 12 through 14 until no air comes out of the 
port when the brake pipe is loosened 
NOTE : Be very careful not to allow the brake fluid to come in 
contact with painted surfaces. 
 
  
16. Bleed the air from the front wheel brake pipe connection (2)
by repeating steps 6 through 15. 
 
Bleeding the Caliper 
17. Bleed the air from each wheel in the order listed below: 
  Right rear wheel cylinder 
  Left rear wheel cylinder 
  Left front caliper 
  Right front caliper 
  Conduct air bleeding from the wheels in the above order. I
f
no brake fluid comes out, it suggests that air is mixed in the
master cylinder. In this case, bleed air from the maste
r 
cylinder. In this case, bleed air from the master cylinder in
accordance with steps 6 through 16, and then bleed ai
r 
from the caliper or wheel cylinder. 
 
 RTW35CSH000501 
 
18. Place the proper size box end wrench over the bleeder
screw. 
19. Cover the bleeder screw with a transparent tube, and 
submerge the free end of the transparent tube in a
transparent container containing brake fluid. 
 
 5042 
 
20. Pump the brake pedal slowly three (3) times (once/sec),
then hold it depressed. 
21. Loosen the bleeder screw until fluid flows through the tube.
22. Retighten the bleeder screw. 
23. Release the brake pedal slowly. 
24. Repeat steps 21 through 24 until the air is completel
y
removed. 
  It may be necessary to repeat the bleeding procedure 10 o
r
more times for front wheels and 15 or more times for rear 
wheels. 
25. Go to the next wheel in the sequence after each wheel is
bled. 
  Be sure to monitor reservoir fluid level. 
26. Depress the brake pedal to check if you feel “sponginess"
after the air has been removed from all wheel cylinders and 
calipers. 
  If the pedal feels “spongy", the entire bleeding procedure
must be repeated. 
  
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5C-28  BRAKES
 
  
27. After the bleeding operation is completed on the each
individual wheel, check the level of the brake fluid in the
reservoir and replenish up to the “MAX" level as necessary.
28. Attach the reservoir cap. 
29. Stop the engine. 
 
 
 
 
  05007-1 
 
 
BRAKE LINE (HOSES AND PIPES) 
  Inspect all hoses and pipes for wear, bending, chafing,
cracks, dents, or any other damage. 
  Make necessary correction or parts replacement if these
abnormal conditions are found through inspection. 
  All hoses, pipes and joints can be damaged easily. 
  Do not allow the hose to become excessively twisted and
bent when working with then, and pay special attention to all 
the brake lines not to damage them when repairing o
r
replacing other parts (axle, suspension, etc). 
  Inspection for leakage should be performed by depressing
the brake pedal fully. 
  If leakage is apparent at the circumference of joints, 
retighten or replace these parts. 
  This procedure must be performed whenever brake lines
are installed. 
 
After disconnecting the hoses and pipes, cap or tape the
openings to prevent entry of foreign material. 
 
  
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7C-20  CLUTCH 
 
 AIR BLEEDING  
Bleed air from clutch operating cylinder according to the 
following procedure. 
Carefully monitor fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding 
operation. 
 
   
 
 1.  Set the paking brake. 
 
  
 
 2.  Top up reservoir with recommended brake fluid. 
3.  Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve. 
 
  
 
 4.  Fully depress clutch pedal several times. 
 
  
 
 5.  With clutch pedal depressed, open bleeder valve to release 
air. 
6.  Close bleeder valve. 
7.  Repeat steps 5 through 6 above until brake fluid flows from 
air bleeder valve without air bubbles. 
8.  Bleed air from clutch damper according to the above 
procedure. 
9.  Repeat the above bleeding procedure until the air 
completely removed. 
 
  
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6A – 26  ENGINE MECHANICAL 
   
 
 
041RY00011  
Draining Procedure 
The indicator light will come on when the water level in the 
water separator exceeds the specified level. 
Drain the water and foreign material from the water 
separator (inside chassis frame) with the following 
procedure. 
  
 
 
 
 
1.  Place the drain pan under the drain plug. 
2.  Loosen the drain plug and drain water. 
3.  After draining the water, tighten the drain plug. 
4.  Operate the priming pump on the fuel filter several 
times and check for fuel leakage. 
5.  Check the water separator indicator light. It should be 
off. 
 
 
 
 Except EURO III model 
RTW46ASH002901 
  
 
 
 
For EURO III model 
RTW46ASH000501 
 
 
 Air Bleeding 
1.  Operate the priming pump until strong resistance is 
felt. 
2.  Wait 1 minute, and operate the priming pump until 
strong resistance is felt. 
3.  Once more wait, and operate the priming pump until 
strong resistance is felt. 
4.  Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. Wait until 
the glow indicator lamp turns off. 
5.  Turn the ignition switch to the "START" position and 
crank the engine until it starts. 
6.  If the engine does not start, repeat Step 3 - 5. 
7.  Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes to bleed air 
completely form the fuel system and check for fuel 
leakage. 
Note: 
Insufficient air bleeding may cause the Diagnostic 
Trouble Code (DTC) store or improper engine 
performance.  
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FUEL SYSTEM    6C – 5 
 
 
FUEL FILTER AND WATER SEPARATOR 
As the inside of the injection pump is lubricated by the fuel which it is pumping, the fuel must be perfectly clean. The 
fuel filter and the water separator remove water particles and other foreign material from the fuel before it reaches 
the injection pump. 
The water separator has an internal float. When the float reaches the specified level, a warning light comes on to 
remind you to drain the water from the water separator. 
A diaphragm type priming pump is installed at the top of the fuel filter. It is used during the air bleeding procedures. 
 
(Except EURO III model) 
  
 
 RTW36CLF000701 
  
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6E–116 4JA1/4JH1 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
52 P0215 A ON Fuel Cutoff Solenoid Valve 
Malfunction1. Ignition key switch off.                                                                                    
2. Engine speed is below 
1 5 0 0 r p m .                                                                
3. Vehicle speed is below 
1 . 5 k m / h .                                                                                
4. PSG (pump control unit) 
recognizes MAB (fuel 
cutoff solenoid valve) 
signal from the ECM, but 
the MAB could not 
operate.          1. MAB (fuel cutoff solenoid 
v a l v e )  i s  o p e r a t e d .                                                                     
2. Desired injection quantity 
becomes 0mg/strk.No recovery until condition 
match in the next ignition key 
cycle.1. PSG (pump control unit) 
m a l f u n c t i o n .                                            
2. MAB (fuel cutoff solenoid 
valve) malfunction.
——
B ON Fuel Cutoff Solenoid Valve 
Circuit High InputECM does not command 
MAB (fuel cutoff solenoid 
valve) signal to the PSG 
(pump control unit), but PSG 
detected MAB signal line 
circuit is high level.Engine does not start.  No recovery. 1. MAB (fuel cutoff solenoid 
valve) signal circuit short 
t o  v o l t a g e  c i r c u i t .                                                                                      
2. PSG (pump control unit) 
malfunction.105 —
C ON Fuel Cutoff Solenoid Valve 
Always Active1. Ignition key switch off.                                                                                    
2. Engine speed is below 
1 5 0 0 r p m .                                                                
3. Vehicle speed is below 
1 . 5 k m / h .                                                                                
4. PSG (pump control unit) 
does not recognize MAB 
(fuel cutoff solenoid 
valve) signal from the 
ECM.   1. MAB (fuel cutoff solenoid 
v a l v e )  i s  o p e r a t e d .                                                                     
2. Desired injection quantity 
becomes 0mg/strk.No recovery until condition 
match in the next ignition key 
cycle.1. MAB (fuel cutoff solenoid 
valve) signal circuit open 
or short to ground circuit.                                                                                     
2. PSG (pump control unit) 
malfunction.
105 —
D ON Fuel Cutoff Solenoid Valve 
Malfunction1. Ignition key switch off.                                                                            
2. CAN controller does not 
operate Bus-off.N o   f a i l - s a f e   f u n c t i o n . 1 . E C M  m a l f u n c t i o n .                                                                       
2. PSG (pump control unit) 
malfunction.——
54 P0216 A ON Injection Timing Control 
Circuit Malfunction1. Engine speed is more 
t h a n  7 0 0 r p m .                                                                
2. Fuel injection quantity is 
more than 4mg/stk.                                                                       
3. Deviation of actual 
injection timing and 
desired injection timing is 
more than  +3 deg. CA or  
-6 deg. CA for 8 seconds.Fuel injection quantity is 
reduced.Deviation of actual injection 
timing and desired injection 
timing is more than +3 deg. 
CA or  -6 deg. CA for 8 
seconds.1. Timing control valve 
m a l f u n c t i o n .                                              
2 . T i m e r  p i s t o n  s t i c k i n g .                                                          
3. Pump camshaft speed 
sensor malfunction.——
B ON Injection Timing Control 
Circuit Malfunction 1. Engine speed is more 
t h a n  2 0 1 4 r p m .                                                            
2. Fluctuation of actual 
injection timing is more 
than +-5.2 deg. CA.1. Engine speed is more 
than 2014rpm.                                                           
2. Fluctuation of actual 
injection timing is more 
than +-5.2 deg. CA.1. Insufficient air bleeding of 
f u e l  l i n e .                                                    
2. Fuel filter clogging.                                                                                              
3. Timing control valve 
m a l f u n c t i o n .                                                                                                  
4. Pump camshaft speed 
sensor malfunction. —— Flash 
CodeCodeSymptom 
CodeMILDTC Name DTC Setting Condition Fail-Safe (Back Up) Recovery Condition Related Failure PartsRelated 
ECM Pin 
No.Related 
Multiple 
DTC4JA1-TC 
(MT)4JH1-TC 
(MT)4JH1-TC    
(AT) 
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4JA1/4JH1 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS 6E–179
Circuit Description
The ECM is calculates an injection quantity and an
injection timing using the various sensors (crankshaft
position sensor, camshaft position sensor, engine
coolant temperature sensor, etc.). The timing control
valve (TCV) operation performs an injection timing
decision. 
The TCV performs as a variable throttle, using the rapid
opening and closing cycle of the valve needle in the
TCV.
The TCV is assembled in the injection pump. The signal
of desired injection timing and actual injection timing are
ex changed via the CAN-bus between the PSG and
ECM.
If the timer position is out of tolerance (deviation or
fluctuation), DTC P0216 will be stored.
Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent may be caused by the following:
Poor connections.
Misrouted harness.
Rubbed through wire insulation.
Broken wire inside the insulation.
Insufficient air bleeding of fuel line.
Low fuel quantity in the fuel tank.
Check for the following conditions:
Insufficient air bleeding of fuel line inside, clogged
fuel filter or pinched fuel pipe/hose may cause the
DTC store or improper engine performance.Air bleeding procedure:
1.Operate the priming pump until strong resistance is
felt.
2.Wait 1 minute, and operate the priming pump until
strong resistance is felt.
3.Wait 1 minute, and operate the priming pump until
strong resistance is felt.
4.Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. Wait
until the glow indicator lamp turns off.
5.Turn the ignition switch to the "START" position and
crank the engine until it starts.
6.If the engine does not start, repeat Step 3 - 5.
7.Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes to bleed air
completely form the fuel system and check for fuel
leakage.
Poor connection at ECM and PSG-Inspect harness
connectors for backed out terminals, improper
mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged
terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection.
Damaged harness-Inspect the wiring harness for
damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe
the "Actual Injection Start" display on the Tech2 while
moving connectors and wiring harness related to the
sensor. 
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6E–180 4JA1/4JH1 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0216 (Symptom Code A) (Flash Code 54) 
Injection Timing Control Circuit Malfunction
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0216 (Symptom Code B) (Flash Code 54) 
Injection Timing Control Circuit Malfunction
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Was the "On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check"
performed?
-Go to Step 2Go to On Board 
Diagnostic 
(OBD) System 
Check
2 1. Connect the Tech 2.                                                                         
2. Review and record the failure information.                                                          
3. Select "F0: Read DTC Infor As Stored By ECU" in
"F0: Diagnostic Trouble Codes".                                                               
Is the DTC P0216 (Symptom Code A) or P0216
(Symptom Code B) stored as "Present Failure"? - Go to Step 3Refer to 
Diagnostic Aids 
and Go to Step 
3
3 1. 1Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".                                               
2. Select "F1: Clear DTC Information" in "F0:
Diagnostic Trouble Codes" with the Tech 2 and
c l e a r  t h e  D T C  i n f o r m a t i o n .                                                                                          
3. Operate the vehicle and monitor the "F0: Read
DTC Infor As Stored By ECU" in the "F0:
Diagnostic Trouble Codes".                                                       
Was the DTC P0216 (Symptom Code A) or P0216
(Symptom Code B) stored in this ignition cycle? - Go to Step 4Refer to 
Diagnostic Aids 
and Go to Step 
4
4 Perform the air bleeding in the fuel line sufficiently.                                         
A ir Bleeding Procedure:
1. Operate the priming pump until strong resistance
is felt.
2. Wait 1 minute, and operate the priming pump until
strong resistance is felt.
3. Once more wait, and operate the priming pump
until strong resistance is felt.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position. Wait
until the glow indicator lamp turns off.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "START" position
and crank the engine until it starts.
6. If the engine does not start, repeat Step 3 - 5.
7. Allow the engine to idle for 3 minutes to bleed air
completely form the fuel system and check for fuel
leakage.
DTC Re-check:
1. Using the Tech 2, ignition "On" and engine "Off".                                               
2. Select "F1: Clear DTC Information" in "F0:
Diagnostic Trouble Codes" with the Tech 2 and
c l e a r  t h e  D T C  i n f o r m a t i o n .                                                                                          
3. Operate the vehicle and monitor the "F0: Read
DTC Infor As Stored By ECU" in the "F0:
Diagnostic Trouble Codes".                                                      
Was the DTC P0216 (Symptom Code A) or P0216
(Symptom Code B) restored in this ignition cycle? - Go to Step 5Verify repair