steering wheel ISUZU TROOPER 1995 User Guide

DIAGNOSIS 3-3
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Too
Much Play In 1. Wheel bearings worn. Replace wheel bearings.
Steering
2. Loose steering gear or linkage. Retighten or repair.
3. Steering
gear misadjustment. Inspect and adjust steering
gear preload.
4. Worn or loose steering shaft universal joint. Retighten or replace
steering shaft.
5. Worn steering linkage ball joints. Replace ball joints.
6. Worn upper or lower end ball joints. Replace ball joints.
Poor Steering
Wheel 1. Bind in steering linkage ball joints. Replace ball joints.
Returnability 2. Bind
in upper or lower end ball joints. Replace ball joints.
3. Bind
in steering column and shaft. Repair
or replace.
4. Bind in steering gear. Check and repair steering
gear.
5. Improper wheel alignment. Adjust wheel alignment.
6. Tires not adequately
inflated. Adjust
pressure.
7. Loose steering wheel nut. Retighten.
8. Worn wheel bearing.
Replace.
Abnormal Noise
1. Worn, sticky or loose upper or lower end ball Replace.
joint, steering linkage
ball joints or drive axle
joints.
2. Faulty shock absorbers.
Replace.
3. Worn upper or lower control arm bushing.
Replace.
4. Loose stabilizer bar. Retighten bolts or replace
bushings.
5. Loose wheel nuts. Tighten nuts. Check for
elongated wheel nut holes.
Replace
wheel if required.
6. Loose suspension bolts or nuts. Retighten suspension bolts
or nuts.
7. Broken or otherwise damaged wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearing.
8. Broken suspension springs. Replace spring.
9. Loose steering gear. Retighten mounting bolt.
10. Faulty steering gear. Check and adjust steering
gear.
Wandering
or Poor 1. Mismatched or unevenly worn tires. Replace tire or inflate tires
Steering
Stability to proper pressure.
2. Loose steering linkage ball joints. Replace ball joints.
3. Faulty shock absorbers. Replace shock absorber.
4. Loose stabilizer bar. Tighten or replace stabilizer
bar or bushings.
5. Broken or sagging springs. Replace spring (pairs).
6. Steering gear misadjustment. Check or adjust steering
gear.
7. Improper wheel alignment.
Adjust wheel alignment.

3-4 DIAGNOSIS
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Erratic Steering When 1. Worn wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearings.
Braking
2. Broken or sagging springs. Replace spring (pairs).
3. Leaking caliper. Repair or replace caliper.
4. Warped discs. Replace brake disc.
5. Badly worn brake pads. Replace brake pads.
6. Tires are inflated unequally. Inflate tires to proper
pressure.
Low or Uneven Trim
1. Broken or sagging springs. Replace springs (In pairs)
Height
2. Vehicle overloaded. Reduce load.
3. Incorrect springs. Adjust or replace torsion
bar.
Suspension Bottoms
1. Vehicle overloaded. Reduce load.
2. Faulty shock absorber. Replace shock absorber
3. Incorrect, broken or sagging springs. Replace springs.
Body Leans
1. Loose stabilizer bar. Tighten stabilizer bar bolts
or replace bushings.
2. Faulty shock
absorber, struts or mounting. Replace shock absorber.
3. Broken or sagging springs. Replace springs (In pairs)
4. Vehicle overloaded. Reduce load.
Cupped Tires 1. Worn wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearing.
2. Excessive tire or wheel run-out. Replace tire or wheel.
3. Worn ball joints. Replace ball joints.
4. Tire out of balance. Adjust tire balance.
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DIAGNOSIS 3-5
POWER STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
HISSING NOISE
There is some noise in all power steering systems. One of the most common is a hissing sound when the steering
wheel is fully turned and the car is not moving. This noise will be most evident when the wheel is operated while
the brakes are applied. There is no relationship between this noise and steering performance. Do not replace the
valve unless the "hissing" noise is extremely objectionable. A replacement valve will also have a slight noise, and
is
not always a cure for the condition.
Condition
Possible Cause Correction
Rattle or Chucking 1. Pressure
hose touching other parts of vehicle. Adjust hose position. Do not
Noise bend
tubing by hand.
2. Tie rod ends loose. Tighten or replace tie rod
end.
3. Loose steering gear mounting. Tighten
steering gear
mounting.
4. Steering gear misadjustment. Check and adjust steering
gear
preload.
Poor Return of Steering 1. Improper front wheel alignment. Adjust front wheel
Wheel
to Center alignment.
2. Wheel bearing worn. Replace front wheel
bearing.
3. Tie rod end binding. Replace tie rod end.
4. Ball joint binding. Replace ball joint.
5. Tight or frozen steering shaft bearing. Replace steering assembly.
6. Steering gear misadjustment. Adjust the steering gear.
7. Sticky or plugged steering gear valve. Repair or replace steering
gear
valve.
8. Entry of air in the power steering system. Bleed the system.
Momentary Increase In 1. High internal leakage. Repair steering gear.
Effort When Turning
2. Power steering fluid level low. Replenish
fluid.
Wheel
Fast To Right or
Left
Steering
Wheel Surges 1. Insufficient pump pressure. Repair pump assembly.
or Jerks
When Turning 2. Sticky steering gear valve. Repair or replace steering
Especially During gear.
Parking
3. Power steering fluid level low. Replenish
fluid.
Excessive Wheel Kick 1. Air in system. Bleed hydraulic system.
Back
or Loose Steering 2. Tie rod end loose. Tighten tie rod end.
3. Wheel bearing worn. Replace wheel bearing.
Hard Steering
or Lack 1. Sticky steering gear valve. Repair or replace steering
or Power Assist gear valve.
2. Insufficient pump pressure.
Repair pump assembly.
3. Excessive internal pump leakage. Repair
pump assembly.
4. Excessive internal steering gear leakage. Repair steering gear
5. Power steering fluid level low. Replenish
fluid.

3-10 DIAGNOSIS
RADIAL TIRE WADDLE (Fig. 3-4)
Fig. 3-4
Waddle is side-to-side
movement at the front and/or
rear of the car. It can be caused by the steel belt not
being straight within the tire, or by excessive lateral
runout of the tire or wheel. It is most noticeable at low
speed, about 8 to 48 km/h (5 to 30 mph). It may also
cause
rough ride at 80 to 113 km/h (50 to 70 mph).
The car can be road tested
to see which end of the car
has
the faulty tire. If the tire causing the waddle is on
the rear, the rear end
of the car will "waddle". From
the
driver's seat, it feels as if someone is pushing on
the side
of the car.
If the faulty tire is on the front, the waddle is more
easily seen. The front sheet metal appears to be
moving back and forth. It feels as if the driver's seat
is
the pivot point in the car.
Another more time-consuming method of
determining the faulty tire is substituting tire and
wheel assemblies
that are known to be good. Follow
these steps:
1. Drive the car to determine if the waddle is
coming from the front or rear.
2. Install tire and wheel assemblies known to be
good (from a similar car) in place ofthose on the
end
of the car which is waddling. If the waddle
cannot be isolated to front or rear, start with the
rear tires.
3. Road test again. If improvement is noted, install
the original tire and wheel assemblies one at a
time until the faulty tire is found. If no
improvement is noted, install tires known to be
good in place of all four. Then, install the originals
one at a
time until the faulty tire is found.
RADIAL TIRE LEAD/PULL (Fig. 3-5)
"Lead/Pull" is vehicle deviation from a straight path,
on a level road
with no pressure on the steering
wheel.
Lead is usually caused by:
1. Poorly manufactured radial tires.
2. Uneven brake adjustment.
3. Wheel alignment.
The
way in which a tire is built can produce lead in a
car.
An example of this is placement of the belt. Off­
center belts on radial tires can cause the tire to
develop a side force while rolling straight down the
road and the tire will tend to roll like a cone.
The
"Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction" chart (Fig. 3-5)
should be used to make sure that front wheel
alignment is not mistaken for tire lead.
Rear
tires will not cause lead/pull.
II

FRONT END ALIGNMENT 3A-1
SECTION3A
FRONT END ALIGNMENT
CAUTION:
When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were removed. If
a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that application. If the correct part
number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may be used. Fasteners
that are not reused, and those requiring thread locking compound will be called out. The correcttorque value
must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above conditions are not followed, parts or
system damage could result.
CONTENTS
General Description ................................ 3A-1
Camber Adjustment ............................. 3A-4
Definition of Terms .............................. 3A·2 Toe-in Adjustment ............................... 3A-5
On-Vehicle Service ................................. 3A-3 Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment ....... 3A-5
Inspection ......................................... 3A-3 Main Data and Specifications ..................... 3A-6
Trim Height Adjustment ........................ 3A-3 General Specifications .......................... 3A-6
Caster
Adjustment ............................... 3A-3 Torque Specifications ........................... 3A-6
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
"Front End Alignment" refers to the angular
relationship between the front wheels, the front
suspension attaching parts and the ground.
Proper front end alignment must be maintained in
order to insure efficient steering, good directional
stability and to prevent abnormal tire wear.
The
most important factors of front end alignment are
wheel toe-in, wheel camber and axle caster.

3A-2 FRONT END ALIGNMENT
DEFINITION OF TERMS
CAMBER (Fig. 3A-1)
Camber is the inward or outward tilting of the front
wheels from the vertical. When the wheels tilt outward
at the top, the camber is
positive(+). When the wheels
tilt inward at the top, the camber is negative(-). The
amount
of tilt measured in degrees from the vertical is
called the camber angle.
If camber is extreme or unequal between the wheels,
improper steering and excessive tire
wear will result.
Negative camber causes
wear on the inside of the tire,
while positive camber causes wear to the outside.
Left front view
Positive direction
Fig. 3A-1
CASTER (Fig. 3A-2)
Caster is the tilting of the wheel axis either forward or
backward from the vertical (when viewed from the side
of the vehicle). A backward tilt is positive(+) and a
forward tilt is
negative(-).
On the short and long arm type suspension you cannot
see a caster angle
without a special instrument, but if
you look straight down from the top of the upper
control arm to the ground, the
ball joints do not line up
(fore and aft) when a caster angle other than
0 degree is
present. With a positive angle, the lower
ball joint
would be slightly ahead (toward the front of the
vehicle)
of the upper ball joint center line .
• Front
Fig. 3A-2
TOE-IN (Fig. 3A-3)
Toe-in is the turning of the front wheels. The actual
amount of toe-in is normally a fraction of a degree.
Toe-in is measured
from the center of the tire treads or
from the inside of the tires. The purpose of toe-in is to
insure
parallel rolling of the front wheels and to offset
any
small deflections of the wheel support system
which occurs
when the vehicle is rolling forward.
lncorrecttoe-in results in excessive toe-in and unstable
steering. Toe-in is the last alignment to
be set in the
front end alignment procedure.
Fig. 3A-3
•

FRONT END ALIGNMENT 3A-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
INSPECTION
Before making any adjustments affecting caster,
camber or toe-in, the following front end inspection
should be made.
I L•IINSPECT
1. Tires for proper inflation pressure. Refer to
"Wheels and Tires" in section 3E.
2. Front wheel bearings for proper adjustment.
Refer to "Front Wheel Drive" in section 4C.
3. Ball joints, tie rod ends and relay rods. If
excessive looseness is noted, correct before
adjusting. Refer
to "Steering Linkage" in section
3B3.
4. Wheel and tires for run-out. Refer to "Wheels
and Tires" in section 3E.
5. Trim height. If not within specifications, the
correction
must be made before adjusting caster.
6. Steering gear for looseness at the frame.
7. Shock absorbers for leaks or any noticeable
noise.
Refer
to "Front Suspension" in section 3C.
8. Control arms or stabilizer bar attachment for
looseness. Refer to "Front Suspension" in section
3C.
9. Alignment equipment. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
10. Level of the vehicle. The vehicle must be on a
level surface.
TRIM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the trim height by means of the adjusting bolt
on the height control arms (Fig. 3A-4 and 5).
W CAUTION:
When adjusting front end alignment, be sure to
begin with trim height as trim height adjustment
may change other adjusted alignments.
1. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressures.
2. Park the vehicle on a level ground and move the
front of the vehicle up and down several times to
settle the suspension.
3. Make necessary adjustment with the adjusting
bolt on the height control arms.
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION
Trim height (Z) 129 mm (5.08 in)
Lower
ball joint
B
Fig. 3A-4
Fig. 3A-5
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Level ground
The caster angle can be adjusted by means of the
caster shims installed between the chassis frame and
fulcrum pins (Fig. 3A-6 and 7).
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION
LWB
Caster angle
SWB
W CAUTION:
Left and right side to be equal within 30'
NOTE:
Difference of the caster shim front/rear thickness shall
be 3.6
mm (0.142 in) or less. Overall thickness of caster
shim and camber shim shall be 10.8 mm (0.425 in) or
less.

TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT
1. To adjust the toe-in angle, loosen the lock nuts on
the outer track rods and turn the outer track rods.
Turn both rods the same amount, to keep the
steering
wheel centered (Fig. 3A-1 0).
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Toe-in mm (in) I 0 ± 2 (0 ± 0.08)
2. Tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.
~~~ Torque N·m (lb·ft) 118 (87)
Outer track rod
Lock nut
Fig. 3A-10
MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
The maximum steering angle of the front wheels can
be adjusted
with the stopper bolts under the frame side
members (Fig. 3A-11 ).
1. Position each front wheel on the turning radius
gauge in a straight-ahead position.
2. Set the parking brake firmly.
3. Adjust the inside wheel angle of each side with the
stopper
bolts.
NOTE: • The maximum protruding length (L) of
stopper bolt from the lock nut should be
10 mm or less (Fig. 3A-12)
4. Similarly adjust the inside wheel angle of the other
side
with stopper bolt.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION
Inside wheel
34° ~~:
Outside wheel 32°
NOTE:
Maximum steering angles should be set after adjusting
front wheel alignment.
FRONT END ALIGNMENT 3A-5
5. If the stopper between the lower link end and the
knuckle comes ahead of the stopper bolt (Fig. 3A-
13), adjust the stopper
bolt so that inner stopper
bolt touches the drop arm (relay lever).
6. Tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.
~~~ Torque N·m (lb·ft) 23 (17)
Fig. 3A-11
L
Stopper bolt Lock nut
Fig. 3A-12
Stopper
Fig. 3A-13

POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 381 -1
SECTION 381
POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP
w CAUTION:
When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were removed.
If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that application. If the correct
part
number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may be used.
Fasteners
that are not reused, and those requiring thread locking compound, will be called out. The correct
torque value must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above conditions are not
followed, parts or system damage could result.
CONTENTS
General Description ............................ 3B1- 1
Steering Wheel Free Play Adjustment .... 3B1-5
Power Steering
Gear........................ 3B1-1
Steering Gear ................................ 3B1-6
Hydraulic Pump .............................. 3B1- 1
Power Steering Pump ...................... 3B1-8
Pressure Switch
............................. 3B1-1
Unit Repair ...................................... 3B1- 9
Power Steering System Test
................. 3B1-3
Steering Gear ................................ 3B1-9
On-Vehicle Service ............................. 3B1- 4
Power Steering Pump ...................... 3B1-14
Maintenance
................................. 3B1- 4
Main Data and Specifications ................ 3B1-17
Fluid Level .................................... 3B1- 4 General Specifications ...................... 3B1-17
Bleeding The Power Steering System .... 3B1-4
Torque Specifications ....................... 3B1-17
Bleeding Procedure ......................... 3B1-4 Special Tools.................................... 3B1-18
Flushing The Power Steering System .... 3B1-4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The hydraulic power steering system consists of a
pump, an oil reservoir, a steering gear, a pressure
hose and a return hose.
POWER STEERING GEAR
The power steering gear has a recirculating ball
system which acts as a rolling thread between the
worm shaft and the rack piston. When the worm shaft
is
turned right, the rack piston moves up in gear.
Turning the worm shaft left moves the rack piston
down in gear. The rack piston teeth mesh with the
sector, which is part ofthe sector shaft.
Turning the worm shaft turns the sector shaft, which
turns the wheels through the steering linkage.
The control valve in the steering gear directs the
power steering fluid to either side of the rack piston.
The rack
piston converts the hydraulic pressure into
a mechanical force. If the steering system becomes
damaged and loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle
can be controlled manually (Fig. 381-1).
HYDRAULIC PUMP
The hydraulic pump is vane-type design. The
submerged pump has housing and internal parts that
are inside the reservoir and operate submerged in oil.
There are two bore openings at the rear of the pump
housing. The larger opening contains the cam ring,
pressure
plate, thrust plate, rotor and vane assembly,
and end plate. The smaller opening contains the
pressure
line union, flow control valve and spring
(Fig. 381-2).
PRESSURE SWITCH
When hydraulic pressure reaches 3920 ± 690 kPa
(570 ± 100 psi), the pressure switch closes causing
Engine
Control Module (ECM) to actuate the idle air
control valve to prevent the overload-induced engine
speed down. The switch opens
when hydraulic
pressure drops to 2970 ± 560 kPa (430 ± 80 psi).

POWER STEERING SYSTEM TEST
TEST PROCEDURE
Test of fluid pressure in the power steering system is
performed to determine whether
or not the oil pump
and
power steering unit are functioning normally.
The power steering system test is method used to
identify and
isolate hydraulic circuit difficulties. Prior
to performing this test, the following inspections and
corrections,
if necessary, must be made.
[!) INSPECT
• Pump reservoir for proper fluid level.
•
Pump belt for proper tension.
• Pump driver pulley condition.
1. Place a container under the pump to catch the
fluid when disconnecting or connecting the
hoses.
2. With the engine NOT running, disconnect the
pressure hose
at the power steering pump and
install Power Steering tester (Fig. 3B1-3).
The gage
must be between the shutoff valve and
pump.
Open the shutoff valve.
li5\l Tester: J-29877-A
~ Adapter: J-39213
3. Check the fluid level. Fill the reservoir with power
steering fluid, to the "Full" mark. Start the engine
and,
momentarily holding steering wheel against
stop, check the connections at tester
for leakage.
4. Bleed the system. Refer to "Bleeding the Power
Steering
System".
POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 381-3
5. Start the engine and check the pump fluid level.
And power steering fluid if required. When the
engine is at
normal operating temperature,
increase engine speed to 1500 rpm.
U7 CAUTION:
VI Do not leave shutoff valve fully closed for more
than 5 seconds,
as the pump could become
damaged
internally.
6. Fully close the shutoff valve. Record the highest
pressures.
• If the pressure recorded is within 9300-9800
kPa (1350-1420 psi), the pump is functioning
within its specifications.
• If the pressure recorded is higher than 9800 kPa
(1420 psi), the valve in the pump is defective.
• If the pressure recorded is lower than 9300 kPa
(1350 psi), the valve or the rotating group in the
pump is defective.
7. If the pump checks within specifications, leave the
valve open and turn (or have someone else turn)
the steering
wheel fully in both directions. Record
the highest pressures and compare
with the
maximum pump pressure recorded in step
6. If
this pressure cannot be built in either (or one) side
ofthe gear, the gear is leaking internally and must
be disassembled and repaired.
8. Shut the engine off, remove the testing gage,
reconnect the pressure hose, check the
fluid level
and make the needed repairs.
9. If the problem still exists, the steering and front
suspension must be thoroughly examined.
Shut off Valve
J-29877-A
Oil Pressure Gauge
J-29877-A
Fig. 3B1-3