torque ISUZU AXIOM 2002 Service Owner's Guide

2A±20
POWER±ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
7.
a. Align the setting marks made at removal.
Install the universal joint assembly to the transfer
gear assembly.
Temporary tighten the universal joint bolt.
b. Install the universal joint assembly to the power
steering unit assembly.
Temporary tighten the universal joint bolt.
c. Install the transfer gear assembly with the shim to
frame.
Torque: 54 N´m (40 lb ft)
d. Tighten the universal joint bolt to the specified
torque.
Torque: 31 N´m (23 lb ft)8. Install the stone guard.
9. Bleed the system.
Refer to
Bleeding the Power Steering System in this
section.
Power Steering Unit Disassembled View
440R100002
Legend
(1) Tie-rod End
(2) Lock Nut
(3) Clip
(4) Bellows
(5) Band(6) Tie-rod Assembly
(7) Tab Washer
(8) Oil Line
(9) Valve Housing Assembly
(10) Mounting Rubber
(11) Dust Cover

POWER±ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM2A±21
Disassembly
NOTE: The valve housing is made of aluminum and care
should be exercised when clamping in a vise, etc. to
prevent distortion or damage.
1. Loosen lock nut and remove tie±rod end.
2. Remove clip (3) and band (5), then remove bellows
(4).
3. Remove tie-rod assembly.
To remove, move the boot toward the tie-rod end,
then remove tab washer.
4. Remove oil line, mounting rubber and dust cover.
Inspection and Repair
Inspect the following parts for wear, damage or any
abnormal conditions.
Tie-rod End
If looseness or play is found when checked by moving the
end of ball joint at tie-rod end, replace tie-rod end.
Tie-rod Assembly
If the resistance is insufficient or play is felt when checked
by moving the ball on the tie-rod, replace the tie-rod
assembly.
Rubber Parts
If wear or damage is found through inspection, replace
with new ones.
Reassembly
1. Install mounting rubber and dust cover (If removed).
2. Install oil line.
Torque: 13 N´ m (113 lb in)
3. Install tie-rod assembly with tab washer.
Apply grease to ball joint, install tie-rod and tab
washer, then tighten to specified torque.
Torque: 83 N´m (61 lb ft)
After tightening, bend tab washer against width
across flat of inner ball joint.
4. Apply a thin coat of grease to the shaft for smooth
installation. Then install bellows.
5. Install band and clip.
6. Install tie-rod end and tighten lock nut.
Torque: 98 N´m (72 lb ft)

2A±22
POWER±ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications
Power Steering unitTypeRack and pinion
Rack stroke152 mm (5.98 in)
Lock to lock3.64
Torque Specifications
440R100003
Special Tools
ILLUSTRATIONTOOL NO.
TOOL NAME
J±29107
Tie rod end remover

POWER±ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM2A±23
Power Steering Pump
Power Steering Pump and Associated Parts
436RX001
Legend
(1) Pump Assembly
(2) Hose, Suction(3) Hose, Flexible
(4) Bolt
Removal
1. Remove the drive belt.
2. Place a drain pan below the pump.
3. Disconnect the suction hose.
4. Disconnect the flexible hose.
5. Remove the power steering fixing bolt and remove
the pump assembly.
Installation
1. Install the pump assembly to the pump braket, tighten
the fixing bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 46 N´m (34 lb ft)
2. Install the flexible hose.
Tighten the eye bolt to specified torque.
Torque: 54 N´m (40 lb ft)
3. Install the drive belt.
4. Connect the suction hose, then fill and bleed system.
Refer to
Bleeding the Power Steering System in this
section.

2A±26
POWER±ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
3. Install the vanes to roter with curved face in contact
with the inner wall of cam.
442RS005
4. Install rotor and vanes to cam.
5. Install pin to front housing.
6. Install two new O-rings to front housing. Be sure to
discard used O-ring.
7. Install side plate.
CAUTION: When installing side plate, be careful not
to damage its inner surface. Damaged side plate may
cause poor pump performance, pump seizure or oil
leakage.
8. Install pump cartridge assembly to front housing.
9. Install snap ring to shaft end.
10. Install rear housing with a new O-ring. Be sure to
discard used O-ring. Then install bolt and tighten it to
specified torque.
Torque: 24 N´m (17 lb ft)
11. Install suction pipe with a new O-ring. Be sure to
discard used O-ring. Then install bolt and tighten it to
specified torque.
Torque: 10 N´m (87 lb in)
12. Install relief valve and spring.
13. Install connector with a new O-ring. Be sure to
discard used O-ring. Tighten the connector to
specified torque.
Torque: 59 N´m (43 lb ft)
14. Install pressure switch assembly and tighten it to
specified torque.
Torque: 18 N´m (13 lb ft)

POWER±ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM2A±27
Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications
Oil pumpTypeVane
Operating
fluidATF DEXRON)±III
Torque Specifications
E02RX004

2A±28
POWER±ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
Transfer Gear Assembly
Transfer Gear Assembly and Associated Parts
441R200001
Legend
(1) Transfer Gear Assembly
(2) Bolt, Universal Joint (Steering Shaft Side)
(3) Fixing Bolt Nut(4) Shim
(5) Universal Joint Assembly
(6) Bolt, Universal Joint (Steering Unit Side)
Removal
1. Apply a setting mark across the universal joint
(steering shaft side) and transfer gear assembly to
reassemble the parts in their original position.
2. Remove universal joint bolt (steering shaft side).
3. Apply a setting mark across the universal joint
assembly and the transfer gear assembly to
reassemble the parts in their original position.
4. Remove universal joint bolts (both of transfer gear
assembly side and power steering unit assembly
side).
5. Loosen fixing bolts and nut and remove transfer gear
assembly with shim.
Inspection and Repair
The transfer gear assembly cannot be disassembled. If
damage or abnormal condition are found, replace the
entire transfer gear assembly.
Installation
1. Install the transfer gear assembly to the universal
joint (steering shaft side) align the setting marks
made at removal.
Then tighten the universal joint bolt.
2. Install the universal joint assembly to the power
steering unit assembly align the setting marks made
at removal.
Then temporary tighten the universal joint bolt (both
of transfer gear assembly side and power steering
unit assembly side).
3. Install the transfer gear assembly with the shim to
frame.
Torque: 54 N´m (40 lb ft)
4. Tighten the universal joint bolts to the specified
torque.
Torque: 31 N´m (23 lb ft)

2A±32
POWER±ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
6. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector and
horn lead located behind the inflator module.
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7. Remove inflator module.
Inspection and Repair
WARNING: T H E I N F L AT O R M O D U L E S H O U L D
ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE TRIM COVER
AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS
BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE
URETHANE SIDE UP. THIS IS NECESSARY
BECAUSE FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW
THE AIR CUSHION TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY
EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT .
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The inflator module consists of a cover, air bag, inflator,
and retainer. Inspect the inflator module mainly for the
following:

Check for holes, cracks, severe blemishes and
deformation on the cover.

Check that the retainer is not deformed.

Check for defects such as damage and breakage in
the lead wire for the igniter.
Replace the inflator module if a defect is found during
inspection.
Installation
1. Install inflator module.
2. Support the module and carefully connect the module
connector and horn lead.
NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic
cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead wire from
being pinched.
3. Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Torque: 9 N´m (78 lb in)
4. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located
under the steering column.
5. Connect the battery ª±º terminal cable.
6. Set ignition to ªONº while watching warning light.
Light should flash 7 times and then go off. If lamp
does not operate correctly, refer to
Restraints section.

POWER±ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM2A±35
Installation
1. Install steering wheel by aligning the setting marks
made when removing.
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel
shaft using a hammer or other impact tools in an
attempt to remove the steering wheel. The steering
shaft is designed as an energy absorbing unit.
2. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified
torque.
Torque: 34 N´m (25 lb ft)
3. Connect horn lead.
4. Support the module and carefully connect the SRS
connector.
NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic
cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead wire from
being pinches.
5. Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Torque: 9 N´m (78 lb in)
6. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located
under the steering column.
7. Connect the battery ª±º terminal cable.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the ªONº position and
observe the warning lamp. The lamp should flash 7
times. If the lamp does not operate correctly, refer to
Restraints section.

POWER±ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM2A±39
2. When installing the steering column cover, be sure to
route each wire harness as illustrated so that the
harnesses do not catch on any moving parts.
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Legend
(1) Steering Column Cover
(2) Starter Switch Harness
(3) Combination Switch Harness
(4) Inflator Module Harness
3. Align the setting marks made when removing then
install steering wheel.
CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel
shaft using a hammer or other impact tools in an
attempt to remove the steering wheel. The steering
shaft is designed as an energy absorbing unit.
4. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified
torque.
Torque: 34 N´m (25 lb ft)
5. Support the inflator module and carefully connect the
SRS connector and horn lead.
NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic
cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead wire from
being pinched.
6. Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Torque: 9 N´m (78 lb in)
7. Install driver knee bolster (reinforcement).
8. Install instrument panel lower cover then Install the
engine hood opening lever.
9. Connect the SRS connector.
10. Connect the battery ª-º terminal cable.
11. Turn the ignition switch to the ªONº position and
observe the warning lamp. The lamp should flash 7
times. If the lamp does not operate correctly, refer to
Restraints section.