fuel tank removal ISUZU AXIOM 2002 Service Repair Manual

3D±10REAR SUSPENSION
Upper Link
Upper Link and Associated Parts
460RW006
Legend
(1) Bolt and Nut (Axle side)
(2) Rubber Plate(3) Upper Link
(4) Protector (Left side only)
(5) Bolt (Frame side)
Removal
1. Remove fuel tank. Refer to Engine Fuel in Engine
section.
2. Remove the speed sensor cable from the upper link.
3. Remove bolt, nut, rubber plate and protector.
4. Remove upper link.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
1. Upper link
2. Rubber bushing

Remove the rubber bushing by using remover
J±43008.
460RY00006

3D±28REAR SUSPENSION
Upper Link
Upper Link and Associated Parts
460RW006
Legend
(1) Bolt and Nut (Axle side)
(2) Rubber Plate(3) Upper Link
(4) Protector (Left side only)
(5) Bolt (Frame side)
Removal
1. Remove fuel tank. Refer to Engine Fuel in Engine
section.
2. Remove the speed sensor cable from the upper link.
3. Remove bolt, nut, rubber plate and protector.
4. Remove upper link.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
1. Upper link
2. Rubber bushing

Remove the rubber bushing by using remover
J±43008.
460RY00006

6A±46
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Engine Assembly
Removal
035R200001
1. Disconnect battery ground and positive cable.
2. Remove battery.
3. Make alignment mark on the engine hood and hinges
before removal in order to return the hood to original
position exactly.
4. Remove engine hood.
5. Drain radiator coolant.
6. Disconnect Ion sensing module harness connectors,
and manifold absolute pressure sensor harness
connectors from sensor on common chamber.
7. Disconnect throttle position sensor harness
connectors from throttle body.
8. Disconnect air duct with air cleaner cover.
9. Remove air cleaner assembly.
10. Disconnect canister vacuum hose.
11. Disconnect vacuum booster hose.
12. Disconnect three engine harness connectors.
13. Disconnect harness connector to transmission (left
front side of engine compartment), disconnect shift
on the fly harness connector from front side of front
axle and remove transmission harness bracket from
engine left side.
14. Disconnect ground cable between engine and frame.
15. Disconnect bonding cable connector on the back of
right dash panel.
16. Disconnect bonding cable terminal on the left bank.
17. Disconnect starter harness connector from starter.
18. Disconnect generator harness connector from
generator.
19. Disconnect coolant reserve tank hose from radiator.
20. Remove radiator upper and lower hoses.21. Remove upper fan shroud.
22. Remove cooling fan assembly four fixing nuts, then
the cooling fan assembly.
23. Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using wrench
then remove drive belt.
24. Remove power steering pump fixing bolts, then
power steering pump. Place the power steering pump
along with piping on the body side.
25. Remove air conditioning compressor fixing bolts from
bracket and place the compressor along with piping
on the body side.
26. Remove four O
2 sensor harness connectors (two
each bank) from exhaust front pipe.
27. Remove three exhaust pipe fixing nuts from each
bank.
28. Remove two exhaust pipe fixing nuts from each
exhaust pipe, then move exhaust pipe to rear side of
vehicle.
29. Remove flywheel dust covers.
30. Disconnect two heater hoses from engine.
31. Disconnect fuel hoses from right side of transmission.
CAUTION: Plug fuel pipes on engine side and fuel
hoses from fuel tank.
32. Remove transmission assembly. Refer to
Transmission section in this manual.
33. Support the engine by engine hoist.
34. Remove two left side engine mount fixing bolts from
engine mount on chassis side.
35. Remove two right side engine mount fixing bolts from
engine mount on chassis side.
36. Remove engine assembly.

6C±1 ENGINE FUEL (6VE1 3.5L)
AXIOM
ENGINE
ENGINE FUEL
CONTENTS
Service Precaution 6C±1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 6C±2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Metering 6C±3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter 6C±4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6C±4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection 6C±4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6C±5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection 6C±5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In±Tank Fuel Filter 6C±5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pump Flow Test 6C±5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pump 6C±6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pump and Associated Parts 6C±6. . . . . . . .
Removal 6C±6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6C±7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tube / Quick ± Connector Fittings 6C±8. . . . .
Precautions 6C±8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cautions During Work 6C±8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removal 6C±8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reuse of Quick±Connector 6C±9. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assembling Advice 6C±9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Pump Relay 6C±10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 6C±10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank 6C±10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank and Associated Parts 6C±10. . . . . . . . .
Removal 6C±11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6C±11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Gauge Unit 6C±12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal and Installation 6C±12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filler Cap 6C±12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 6C±12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection 6C±12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Data and Specifications 6C±13. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Tool 6C±13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Precaution
WARNING: THIS VEHICLE HAS A SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS). REFER TO THE SRS
COMPONENT AND WIRING LOCATION VIEW IN
ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU ARE
PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE SRS
COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING. WHEN YOU
ARE PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE SRS
COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING, REFER TO
THE SRS SERVICE INFORMATION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE
AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS SYSTEM REPAIRS.CAUTION: Always use the correct fastener in the
proper location. When you replace a fastener, use
ONLY the exact part number for that application.
ISUZU will call out those fasteners that require a
replacement after removal. ISUZU will also call out
the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread
sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not
use supplemental coatings (Paints, greases, or other
corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or
fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings
adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint
clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When
you install fasteners, use the correct tightening
sequence and specifications. Following these
instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and
systems.

6C±4
ENGINE FUEL (6VE1 3.5L)
Fuel Filter
Removal
CAUTION: When repair to the fuel system has been
completed, start engine and check the fuel system
for loose connection or leakage. For the fuel system
diagnosis, see Section ªDriveability and Emissionº.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove Fuel filler cap(1).
140R100023
Legend
(1) Fuel Filler Cap
(2) Receive Rubber Drain
3. Disconnect fuel hoses(1) from fuel filter on both
engine side and fuel tank side.
4. Fuel filter fixing bolt(2).

Remove the fuel filter fixing bolt(2) on fuel filter
holder.5. Remove fuel filter(3).
041RW003
Legend
(1) Fuel Hose
(2) Fuel Filter Fixing Bolt
(3) Fuel Filter
Inspection
1. Replace the fuel filter if the fuel leaks from fuel filter
body or if the fuel filter body itself is damaged.
2. Replace the filter if it is clogged with dirt or sediment.
3. Check clogged drain port of the receive rubber by the
foreign material, repair or clear if found clog it.

6C±6
ENGINE FUEL (6VE1 3.5L)
Fuel Pump
Fuel Pump and Associated Parts
140R200008
Legend
(1) Fuel Feed Port
(2) Fuel Tube/Quick Connector
(3) Fuel Return Port
(4) Fuel Pump and Sender (FPS) Assembly(5) Connector; Fuel Feed Pump
(6) Connector; Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor
(7) Retainer (Fuel Pump Lock)
(8) Fuel Tank Assembly
(9) Seal; Fuel Pump
Removal
CAUTION: When repair to the fuel system has been
completed, start engine and check the fuel system
for loose connection or leakage. For the fuel system
diagnosis, see Section ªDriveability and Emissionº.
1. Remove fuel tank assembly(8). Refer to ªFuel Tank
Removalº in this section.
2. Remove Fuel Tube/Quick Connector (2).
NOTE: Refer to ªFuel Tube/Quick Connector Fittingsº in
this section when performing any repairs.

6C±8
ENGINE FUEL (6VE1 3.5L)
Fuel Tube / Quick ± Connector Fittings
Precautions

Do not light a match or create a flame.

Keep flames away from your work area to prevent
flammable materials from catching fire.

Disconnect battery ground cable to prevent electrical
shorts.

Pre-treat piping system or associated parts from
thermal damage or from spattering when welding or
similar heat-generating work.
Cautions During Work
140R100032
Legend
(1) O-ring
(2) Port
(3) Connector
(4) Plastic Tube
NOTE: An O-ring inside the quick connector
provides the seal between the quick
connector and the port. Be careful not to
damage the mating surfaces and O-ring
when attaching the connector. Do not allow
foreign material to enter the connector or the
port.
Do not expose the assembly to battery electrolyte or do
not wipe the assembly with a cloth used to wipe off spilt
battery electrolyte.
Piping that has been splattered with battery electrolyte or
battery electrolyte soaked cloth that was wiped on the
piping cannot be used.
Removal
1. Open the fuel cap to relieve the fuel pressure in the
tank.
Use compressed air to remove any dirt on the fuel
quick connect fittings prior to disconnecting the
fittings.
141R100002When disconnecting the fuel pipe, cover the area with
a cloth to prevent fuel from splashing as the fuel pipe
may still have some pressure in it.
2. For removal of the quick connector, pull out the
connector with the other hand while pressing the
square relieve button of the connector, as illustrated.
140R200001

6C±11 ENGINE FUEL (6VE1 3.5L)
Removal
CAUTION: When repair to the fuel system has been
completed, start engine and check the fuel system
for loose connection or leakage. For the fuel system
diagnosis, see Section ªDriveability and Emissionº.
1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, refer to the ªFuel
Pump Flow Testº in this section.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Loosen fuel filler cap to reduce the pressure in fuel
tank.
4. Support underneath of the fuel tank assembly (1) with
a lifter.
5. Disconnect fuel feed hose (7) and fuel return hose (8)
near the fuel filter.
NOTE: Plug both ends of the fuel hoses to prevent fuel
leakage.
6. Disconnect fuel filler hose (5) and fuel vent hose (6) at
the fuel filler neck.
NOTE: Cover fuel hoses to prevent any dust entering.
7. Remove two bolts (4) and remove separator.
8. Remove the five fuel tank assembly fixing bolts (2)
and one nut (3).
9. Lower the tank and disconnect the wiring connectors
(9, 10).
Installation
1. Raise the fuel tank assembly (1) and connect the
wiring connectors (9, 10).
2. Install fuel tank assembly along with protectors and
tighten the five fixing bolts (2) and one nut (3) to the
specified torque.
Torque: 68 N´m (50 lb ft)
3. Install the separator and tighten two bolts (4).
Torque: 10 N´m (95 lb in)
4. Connect fuel filler hose (5) and fuel vent hose and clip
them firmly.
5. Connect fuel feed hose (7) and fuel return hose(8),
and clip them firmly.
6. Tighten fuel filler cap until at least three clicks are
heard.
7. Connect battery ground cable.

6C±12
ENGINE FUEL (6VE1 3.5L)
Fuel Gauge Unit
Removal and Installation
Refer to ªFuel Pumpº in this section for removal and
installation of the Fuel Gauge Unit, since the fuel gauge
unit is linked to the fuel pump and sender assembly.
Fuel Filler Cap
General Description
A vacuum valve and pressure valve are built into the fuel
filler cap which adjusts the fuel pressure in the fuel tank to
prevent fuel tank damage.
140R100029
Legend
(1) Vacuum Valve
(2) Pressure Valve
(3) Seal Ring
Inspection
The fuel filler cap must be inspected for seal condition.
The fuel filler cap must be replaced if found defective.
CAUTION:
A replacement fuel filler cap must be the same as the
original. The fuel filler cap valve was designed pri-
marily for this application and must be replaced with
the same type or decreased engine performance may
occur.

6E±552
6VE1 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
4. If the problem was found, adjust as necessary.
101RY00011
Fuel Filler Cap
General Description
The fuel filler cap includes a vacuum valve and a pressure
valve.
If high vacuum or high pressure occurs in the fuel tank,
each valve works to adjust the pressure in order to
prevent damage to the tank.
TS23767
Inspection Procedure
NOTE: Replace the fuel filler cap with the same type of
filler cap that was originally installed on the vehicle.

Check the seal ring in the filler cap for any abnormality
and for seal condition.

Replace the filler cap if any abnormality is found.
Fuel Filter
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fuel filler cap.
041RY00001
3. Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel filter on the
engine side.
4. Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel filter on the fuel
tank side.
5. Remove the bolt on the fuel filter holder.
041RW003
Legend
(1) Fuel Hose
(2) Fuel Filter Fixing Bolt
(3) Fuel Filter
6. Remove the fuel filter.