ISUZU AXIOM 2002 Service Repair Manual

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Fuel Injectors
Removal Procedure
NOTE: If the fuel injectors are leaking, the engine oil may
be contaminated with fuel. Check the oil for signs of
contamination and change the oil and the filter if
necessary.
NOTE: Use care in removing the fuel injectors in order to
prevent damage to the fuel injector electrical connector
pins or the fuel injector nozzles. The fuel injector is an
electrical component and should not be immersed in any
type of cleaner as this may damage the fuel injector.
IMPORTANT:Fuel injectors are serviced as a complete
assembly only.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the common chamber. Refer to
Common
Chamber in Engine Mechanical
section.
3. Remove the fuel rail. Refer to
Fuel Rail section.
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4. Remove the injector retainer clip.
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5. Remove the fuel injector assembly.
6. Remove the O-ring from the fuel injector.
7. Remove the O-ring backup from the fuel injector .
Inspection Procedure
1. Inspect the O-rings for cracks or leaks.
2. Replace worn or damaged O-rings.
3. Lubricate the new O-rings with engine oil before
installation.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the O-ring backup on the fuel injector.
2. Install the new O-ring on the fuel injector.
3. Install the fuel injector on the fuel rail.
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4. Use new fuel injector retainer clips to retain the fuel
injector to the fuel rail.
5. Coat the end of the fuel injector with gasoline.

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6. Install the fuel rail. Refer to Fuel Rail section.
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7. Install the common chamber. Refer to Common
Chamber in Engine Mechanical
section.
8. Install the engine cover.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.
Fuel Metering System
Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire and personal
injury, there are necessary to relieve the fuel system
pressure before filler and gauge unit servicing the
fuel system components.
CAUTION: After relieving the system pressure, a
small amount of fuel may be released when servicing
fuel lines or connections. Reduce the chance of
personal injury by covering the fuel line fittings with
a shop towel before you disconnect the fittings. The
towels will absorb any fuel that may leak out. When
the disconnect is completed, place the towel in an
approved container.
1. Remove the fuel cap.2. Remove the fuel pump relay from the underhood
relay box. Refer to
Fuel Pump Relay section.
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3. Start the engine and allow it to stall.
4. Crank the engine for 30 seconds.
5. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Fuel Pump Assembly
Removal Procedure
Refer to Fuel Tank In Fuel Pump Relay section.
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Fuel Pump Relay
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the fuse and relay box cover from under the
hood.
2. Consult the diagram on the cover to determine which
is the correct relay.
3. Insert a small screwdriver into the catch slot on the
forward side of the fuel pump relay.

The screwdriver blade will release the catch inside.
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4. Pull the relay straight up and out of the fuse and relay
box.
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Installation Procedure
1. Insert the relay into the correct place in the fuse and
relay box with the catch slot facing forward.
2. Press down until the catch engages.

An audible ªclickº will be heard.
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3. Install the fuse and relay box cover.

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Fuel Rail Assembly
Removal Procedure
NOTE:

Do not attempt to remove the fuel inlet fitting on the
fuel rail. It is staked in place. Removing the fuel inlet
fitting will result in damage to the fuel rail or the
internal O-ring seal.

Use care when removing the fuel rail assembly in
order to prevent damage to the injector electrical
connector terminals and the injector spray tips.

Fittings should be capped and holes plugged during
servicing to prevent dirt and other contaminants from
entering open lines and passages.
IMPORTANT:An eight-digit identification number is
stamped on the side of the fuel rail. Refer to this number
when you service the fuel rail or when a replacement part
is required.
014RY00008Before removal, the fuel rail assembly may be cleaned
with a spray type engine cleaner. Follow the spray
package instructions. Do not immerse the fuel rails in
liquid cleaning solvent.
1. Depressurize the fuel system. Refer to Fuel Pressure
Relief Procedure in this Section.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the engine cover.
4. Disconnect the throttle position sensor electrical
connector from throttle body.
5. Disconnect the connectors from manifold absolute
pressure sensor, solenoid valve, electric vacuum
sensing valve.
6. Disconnect the vacuum hose on canister VSV and
positive crankcase ventilation hose.
7. Remove the common chamber. Refer to the common
chamber in Engine Mechanical section.
1. Lift up carefully on the fuel injectors. Do not
separate the fuel injectors from the fuel rail.2. If an injector becomes separated from the fuel
rail, the infector O-ring seals and the retainer clip
must be replaced.
3. Drain residual fuel into an approved container.
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8. If removal of the fuel pressure regulator is necessary,
refer to
Fuel Pressure Regulator section.
9. If removal of the fuel injectors is necessary, refer to
Fuel Injectors section.
Installation Procedure
1. If the fuel injectors were removed, install them. Refer
to
Fuel Injectors section.
2. If the fuel pressure regulator was removed, install it.
Refer to
Fuel Pressure Regulator section.
3. Install the common chamber. Refer to common
chamber in engine Mechanical section.
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4. Connect the vacuum hose on Canister VSV and
positive crankcase ventilation hose.

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5. Connect the connectors to manifold absolute
pressure sensor, solenoid valve, electric vacuum
sensing valve.
6. Connect the throttle position sensor electrical
connector to throttle body.
7. Install the engine cover.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.
9. Crank the engine until it starts. Cranking the engine
may take longer than usual due to trapped air in the
fuel rail and in the injectors.
Fuel Tank
Removal Procedure
Refer to Fuel Tank In Fuel Pump Relay
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Throttle Body (TB)
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System
section.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors:

Throttle position (TP) sensor.

Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor. Refer to
Intake
Air Temperature Sensor
section.
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4. Disconnect the vacuum hose below the air horn.
5. Remove the intake air duct clamp.
6. Disconnect the intake air duct.
7. Disconnect the coolant lines from the throttle body.
8. Remove the bolts from the common chamber.
9. Remove the throttle body from the common chamber.
10. Remove the gasket from the common chamber.
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11. Remove the TP sensor. Refer to Throttle Position
(TP) Sensor
section.

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Inspection Procedure
NOTE: Do not use solvent of any type when you clean the
gasket surfaces on the intake manifold and the throttle
body assembly. The gasket surfaces and the throttle
body assembly may be damaged as a result.

If the throttle body gasket needs to be replaced,
remove any gasket material that may be stuck to the
mating surfaces of the manifold.

Do not leave any scratches in the aluminum casting.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the TP sensor. Refer to Throttle Position (TP)
Sensor
section.
2. Install the gasket on the common chamber.
3. Install the throttle body on the common chamber.
4. Secure the gasket and the throttle body with the four
bolts.

The vacuum lines must be properly routed under
the throttle body before tightening the mounting
bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the throttle body mounting bolts to 10
N´m (87 lb in).
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5. Install the coolant lines.
6. Connect all the vacuum lines.
7. Install the intake air duct.
8. Tighten the intake air duct clamp.9. Connect all the electrical connectors:

Throttle position (TP) sensor.

Intake air temperature (IAT) sensor. Refer to
Intake
Air Temperature Sensor
section.
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10. Install the accelerator cable assembly. Refer to
Accelerator Cable in Engine Speed Control System
section.
11. Fill the cooling system. Refer to
Cooling System
section.
12. Install the negative battery cable.

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Electronic Ignition System
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the ignition coil connector at the ignition
coil assemblies.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the ignition coil
assemblies to the rocker cover.
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Legend
(1) Ignition Coil Connectors
(2) Bolts
(3) Ignition Coil Assemblies
4. Remove the ignition coil assemblies and the spark
plug boot from the spark plug.

Twist the ignition coil assemblies while pulling it
straight up.
5. Use the appropriate spark plug socket in order to
remove the spark plug from the engine.
Installation Procedure
NOTE: The plug must thread smoothly into the cylinder
head and be fully seated. Use a thread chaser if
necessary to clean the threads in the cylinder head.
Cross-threading or failure to fully seat the spark plug can
cause plug overheating, exhaust blow-by gases, or
thread damage. Do not overtighten the spark plugs. Over
tightening can cause aluminum threads to strip.
1. Install the spark plug in the engine. Use the
appropriate spark plug socket.
Tighten

Tighten the spark plug to 18 N´m (13 lb ft.).
2. Install the ignition coil assemblies and spark plug boot
over the spark plug.CAUTION: Ignition coil assembly #6 is different
from ignition coil assembly #1 to #5. Ignition coil
assemblies #6 is short type. Be careful it when
installing ignition coil assembly of #6.
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Legend
(1) Long Type Ignition Coil Assemblies (#1 ~ #5)
(2) Short Type Ignition Coil Assembly (#6)
3. Install ignition coil assemblies and tighten the fixing
bolts to the specified torque.
Torque: 4 N´m (35.4 Ib in)
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Legend
(1) Ignition Coil Connectors
(2) Bolts
(3) Ignition Coil Assemblies
4. Connect the ignition coil connector at the ignition coil
assemblies.
5. Connect the negative battery cable.

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Catalytic Converter
Removal and Installation Procedure
Refer to Engine Exhaust in Engine section.
Air Conditioning Thermo Relay
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the fuse and relay box cover from under the
hood.
2. Consult the diagram on the cover to determine which
is the correct relay.
3. Insert a small screwdriver into the catch slot on the
forward side of the fuel pump relay.

The screwdriver blade will release the catch inside.
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4. Pull the relay straight up and out of the fuse and relay
box.
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Installation Procedure
1. Insert the relay into the correct place in the fuse and
relay box with the catch slot facing forward.
2. Press down until the catch engages.

An audible ªclickº will be heard.
3. Install the fuse and relay box cover.
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EVAP Canister Hoses
Service Information
To view the routing of the EVAP canister hoses, refer to
Vehicle Emission Control Information in Diagnosis. Use
6148M or equivalent when you replace the EVAP canister
hoses.

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EVAP Canister
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the two hoses from the EVAP canister.
3. Disconnect the fuel vapor connector and the purge
hose from the EVAP canister vent solenoid.
4. Remove the two retaining bolts the EVAP canister to
the mounting bracket on the cross member.
5. Remove the retaining bolt on the mounting bracket
the slide the canister out of mounting bracket.
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Inspection Procedure
1. Inspect the hoses for cracks and leaks.
2. Inspect the canister for a damaged case.
Installation Procedure
1. Slide the canister into mounting bracket and install
the mounting bracket bolt.
2. Install the retaining bolts the EVAP canister to the
mounting bracket on the cross member.
3. Connect the fuel vapor connector to the EVAP
canister vent solenoid.4. Connect the two hoses to the EVAP canister.
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5. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the connector and hose.
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3. Slide the out of EVAP canister vent solenoid from
mounting bracket.
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Inspection Procedure
1. Check for cracks or leaks.
2. Energize the solenoid and try to blow through it. The
solenoid should not allow passage of air when
energized. (J 35616 Connector Test Kit can be used
to easily attach jumper wires from the battery to the
solenoid).
Installation Procedure
1. Slide the into EVAP canister vent solenoid into the
mounting bracket.
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2. Connect the connector and hose.
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3. Connect the negative battery cable.
Fuel Tank Pressure
(Vapor Pressure) Sensor
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the fuel pump assembly. Refer to Fuel Tank
In Fuel Pump
.
2. Carefully pry the fuel tank pressure sensor out of the
top of the fuel pump assembly.
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Inspection Procedure
1. Inspect the vapor pressure sensor for cracks in the
housing and corrosion on the electrical terminals.
2. Inspect the rubber grommet for tears and signs of rot.