service ISUZU TROOPER 1998 Service Owners Manual

SERVICE INFORMATION 00 – 3
TROUBLESHOOTING
CONTENTS
PAGE
General Information ........................................................................................................ 00 – 4
General Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 00 – 4
Power Steering System .................................................................................................. 00 – 7
Power Steering Pump ..................................................................................................... 00 – 8
Steering Column .............................................................................................................. 00 – 9

Problem Possible Cause Correction
00 – 4 SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Since the problems in steering, suspension,
wheels and tires involve several systems, they
must all be considered when diagnosing a
complaint. To identify the symptom, always road
test the vehicle first.
Proceed with the following preliminary inspections
and correct any defects which are found.1. Inspect tires for proper pressure and uneven
wear.
2. Raise vehicle on a hoist and inspect front and
rear suspension and steering linkage for loose
or damaged parts.
3. Spin front wheels. Inspect for out-of-round
tires, out-of-balance tires, loose and/or rough
wheel bearings.
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle Pulls
Abnormal or Excessive
Tire Wear
Shimmy, Shake or
Vibration1. Mismatched or uneven tires.
2. Tires not adequately inflated.
3. Broken or sagging springs.
4. Radial tire lateral force.
5. Improper wheel alignment.
6. Brake dragging in one wheel.
7. Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension parts.
8. Faulty shock absorbers.
1. Sagging or broken spring.
2. Tire out of balance.
3. Improper wheel alignment.
4. Faulty shock absorber.
5. Hard driving.
6. Overloaded vehicle.
7. Tires not rotated periodically.
8. Worn or loose road wheel bearings.
9. Wobbly wheel or tires.
10. Tires not adequately inflated.
1. Tire or wheel out of balance.
2. Loose wheel bearings.
3. Worn steering linkage ball joints.
4. Worn upper or lower end ball joints.
5. Excessively upper wheel runout.
6. Blister or bump on tire.
7. Excessive loaded radial run out of
tire/wheel assembly.
8. Improper wheel alignment.
9. Loose or worn steering linkage.
10. Loose steering gear.
11. Tires not adequately inflated.
12. Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension parts.
13. Faulty shock absorber.
14. Hub bearing preload misadjustment.Replace tire.
Adjust tire pressure.
Replace spring.
Replace tire.
Adjust wheel alignment.
Repair brake.
Tighten or replace the
appropriate suspension part(s).
Replace shock absorber.
Replace spring.
Balance or replace tire.
Check front end alignment.
Replace shock absorber.
Replace tire.
Replace tire and reduce load.
Replace or rotate tire.
Replace wheel bearing.
Replace wheel or tire.
Adjust the pressure.
Balance wheels or replace
tire/or wheel.
Replace wheel bearing.
Replace ball joints.
Replace ball joints.
Repair or replace wheel
and/or tire.
Replace tire.
Replace tire or wheel.
Check wheel alignment.
Tighten or replace steering
linkage.
Tighten housing bolts.
Adjust tire pressure.
Tighten or replace the
appropriate suspension parts.
Replace shock absorber.
Adjust preload.

SERVICE INFORMATION 00 – 5
Problem Possible Cause Correction
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.)
Wheel Tramp or Hop
Hard Steering
Too Much Play In
Steering
Poor Steering Wheel
Returnability
Abnormal Noise1. Blister or bump on tire.
2. Improper shock absorber operation
1. Bind in steering linkage ball studs,
upper or lower end ball joint.
2. Improper wheel alignment.
3. Steering gear misadjustment.
4. Tire not adequately inflated.
5. Bind in steering column or shaft.
6. Improper power steering system
operation.
1. Wheel bearings worn.
2. Loose steering gear or linkage.
3. Steering gear misadjustment.
4. Worn or loose steering shaft universal
joint.
5. Worn steering linkage ball joints.
6. Worn upper or lower end ball joints.
1. Bind in steering linkage ball joints.
2. Bind in upper or lower end ball joints.
3. Bind in steering column and shaft.
4. Bind in steering gear.
5. Improper wheel alignment.
6. Tires not adequately inflated.
7. Loose steering wheel nut.
8. Worn wheel bearing.
1. Worn, sticky or loose upper or lower
end ball joint, steering linkage ball
joints or drive axle joints.
2. Faulty shock absorbers.
3. Worn upper or lower control arm bushing.
4. Loose stabilizer bar.
5. Loose wheel nuts.
6. Loose suspension bolts or nuts.
7. Broken or otherwise damaged wheel
bearings.
8. Broken suspension springs.
9. Loose steering gear.
10. Faulty steering gear.Replace tire.
Replace shock absorber.
Replace ball joints.
Check wheel alignment.
Check and adjust steering gear
preload.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Repair or replace.
Repair or replace.
Refer to "Power steering
system troubleshooting."
Replace wheel bearings.
Retighten or repair.
Inspect and adjust steering
gear preload.
Retighten or replace steering
shaft.
Replace ball joints.
Replace ball joints.
Replace ball joints.
Replace ball joints.
Repair or replace.
Check and repair steering gear.
Adjust wheel alignment.
Adjust tire pressure.
Retighten.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace or repair.
Replace.
Retighten bolts.
Tighten nuts. Check for
elongated wheel nut holes.
Replace wheel if required.
Retighten suspension bolts or
nuts.
Replace wheel bearing.
Replace spring.
Retighten mounting bolt.
Check and adjust steering gear.

00 – 6 SERVICE INFORMATION
Problem Possible Cause Correction
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING (CONT.)
Wandering or Poor
Steering Stability
Erratic Steering When
Bracking
Low or Uneven Trim
Height
Suspension Bottoms
Body Leans
Cupped Tires1. Mismatched or unevenly worn tires.
2. Loose steering linkage ball joints.
3. Faulty shock absorbers.
4. Loose stabilizer bar.
5. Broken or sagging springs.
6. Steering gear misadjustment.
7. Improper wheel alignment.
1. Worn wheel bearings.
2. Broken or sagging springs.
3. Leaking caliper.
4. Warped discs.
5. Badly worn brake pads.
6. Tires are inflated unequally.
1. Broken or sagging springs.
2. Vehicle overloaded.
3. Incorrect springs.
1. Vehicle overloaded.
2. Faulty shock absorber.
3. Incorrect, broken or sagging springs.
1. Loose stabilizer bar.
2. Faulty shock absorbers, struts or
mounting.
3. Broken or sagging springs.
4. Vehicle overloaded.
1. Worn wheel bearings.
2. Excessive tire or wheel runout.
3. Worn ball joints.
4. Tire out of balance.Replace tire or inflate tires to
proper pressure.
Replace ball joints.
Replace shock absorber.
Tighten or replace stabilizer bar
or bushings.
Replace spring (pairs).
Check or adjust steering gear.
Adjust wheel alignment.
Replace wheel bearings.
Replace spring (pairs).
Repair or replace caliper.
Replace brake disc.
Replace brake pads.
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Replace springs (In pairs)
Reduce load.
Adjust or replace torsion bar.
Reduce load.
Replace shock absorber.
Replace springs.
Tighten stabilizer bar bolts or
replace bushings.
Replace shock absorber.
Replace springs (In pairs)
Reduce load.
Replace wheel bearings.
Replace tire or wheel.
Replace ball joints.
Adjust tire balance.

SERVICE INFORMATION 00 – 7
Problem Possible Cause Correction
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
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.
Rattle or Chucking Noise
Poor Return of Steering
Wheel to Center
Momentary Increase in
Effort When Turning
Wheel Fast to Right or
Left
Steering Wheel Surges or
Jerks When Turning
Especially During Parking
Excessive Wheel Kick
Back or Loose Steering
Hard Steering or Lack of
Power Assist1. Pressure hose touching other parts of
vehicle.
2. Tie rod ends loose.
3. Loose steering gear mounting.
4. Steering gear misadjustment.
1. Improper front wheel alignment.
2. Wheel bearing worn.
3. Tie rod end binding.
4. Ball joint binding.
5. Tight or frozen steering shaft bearing.
6. Steering gear misadjustment.
7. Sticky or plugged steering gear valve.
8. Entry of air in the power steering
system.
1. High internal leakage.
2. Power steering fluid level low.
1. Insufficient pump pressure.
2. Sticky steering gear valve.
3. Power steering fluid level low.
1. Air in system.
2. Tie rod end loose.
3. Wheel bearing worn.
1. Sticky steering gear valve.
2. Insufficient pump pressure.
3. Excessive internal pump leakage.
4. Excessive internal steering gear
leakage.
5. Power steering fluid level low.Adjust hose position. Do not
bend tubing by hand.
Tighten or replace tie rod end.
Tighten steering gear
mounting.
Check and adjust steering gear
preload.
Adjust front wheel alignment.
Replace front wheel bearing.
Replace tie rod end.
Replace ball joint.
Replace steering assembly.
Adjust the steering gear.
Repair or replace steering gear
valve.
Bleed the system.
Repair steering gear.
Replenish fluid.
Repair pump assembly.
Repair or replace steering gear.
Replenish fluid.
Bleed hydraulic system.
Tighten tie rod end.
Replace wheel bearing.
Repair or replace steering gear
valve.
Repair pump assembly.
Repair pump assembly.
Repair steering gear.
Replenish fluid.

00 – 8 SERVICE INFORMATION
Problem Possible Cause Correction
POWER STEERING PUMP
Foaming milky power steering fluid, low fluid level, and possible low pressure can be caused by air in the
fluid, or loss of fluid due to internal pump leakage. Check for leak and correct. Bleed the system.
Extremely cold temperatures will cause air bubbles in the system if the fluid level is low. If the fluid level is
correct and pump still foams, remove pump from vehicle and check housing for cracks. If housing is
cracked, replace pump housing.
Low Pressure Due to
Steering Pump
Low Pressure Due to
Steering Gear
Growling Noise in
Steering Pump
Groaning Noise in
Steering Pump
Rattling Noise in
Steering Pump
Swishing Noise in
Steering Pump
Whining Noise in
Steering Pump1. Relief valve sticking or inoperative.
2. Side plate not flat against cam ring.
3. Extreme wear of cam ring.
4. Scored side plate or rotor.
5. Vanes sticking in rotor slots.
6. Cracked or broken side plate.
7. High internal leakage.
1. Scored housing bore.
2. Damaged O-ring or seal ring in the ball
nut.
1. Excessive back pressure in hoses or
steering unit caused by restriction.
2. Scored side plate or rotor.
3. Worn cam ring.
1. Air in the fluid.
2. Low fluid level.
3. Pump mounting loose.
1. Vanes sticking in rotor slots.
2. Vane improperly installed.
1. Damaged relief valve.
1. Scored side plate and vanes.
2. Damaged relief valve.Replace relief valve.
Replace side plate.
Replace cam ring.
Replace side plate or rotor.
Repair or replace vanes and
rotor.
Replace side plate.
Repair internal leakage.
Replace housing.
Replace O-ring or seal ring.
Repair steering unit or pump.
Replace side plate or rotor.
Replace cam ring.
Bleed hydraulic system.
Replenish fluid.
Tighten mounting bolt.
Repair or replace vanes and
rotor.
Repair rotor and vane.
Replace relief valve.
Replace side plate and vanes.
Replace relief valve.

SERVICE INFORMATION 00 – 9
Problem Possible Cause Correction
STEERING COLUMN
LOCK SYSTEM
Will Not Unlock
Will Not Lock
Key Cannot Be Removed
in “OFF-LOCK”1. Damaged lock cylinder.
2. Damaged sector.
3. Damaged park lock cable.
1. Lock spring broken or worn.
2. Damaged lock cylinder.
3. Ignition switch stuck.
4. Park lock cable damaged.
1. Ignition switch is not set correctly.
2. Damaged lock cylinder.
3. Faulty shift lock mechanism.Replace lock cylinder.
Replace lock cylinder.
Replace park lock cable.
Replace lock cylinder.
Replace lock cylinder.
Repair or replace ignition
switch.
Replace park lock cable.
Correct ignition switch.
Replace lock cylinder.
Repair or replace the shift lock
mechanism.
Problem Possible Cause Correction
COLUMN
Noise in Column1. Universal joint loose.
2. Shaft lock snap ring not seated.Tighten joint.
Place snap ring in proper
position.

00 – 10 SERVICE INFORMATION
Problem Possible Cause Correction
STEERING COLUMN (CONT.)
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
This troubleshooting covers mechanical problems only. See Section 8 for turn signal switch electrical
diagnosis.
Turn Signal Will Not Stay
in Turn Position
Turn Signal Will Not
Cancel
Turn Signal Difficult to
Operate
Turn Signal Will Not
Indicate Lane Change
Hezard Switch Cannot Be
Turned Off
No Turn Signal Lights
Front or Rear Turn Signal
Lights Not Flashing1. Foreign material or loose parts
preventing movement of yoke.
2. Broken or missing detent or canceling
spring.
1. Loose switch mounting screws.
2. Switch or anchor bosses broken.
3. Broken, missing or out of position
detent, return or canceling spring.
4. Worn canceling cam.
1. Turn signal switch arm loose.
2. Yoke broken or distorted.
3. Loose or misplaced springs.
4. Foreign parts and/or material.
5. Loose turn signal switch mounting
screws.
1. Broken lane change pressure pad or
spring hanger.
2. Broken, missing or misplaced lane
change spring.
3. Base of wire damaged.
1. Foreign material between hazard
switch to turn signal switch body.
1. Electrical failure in chassis harness.
2. Inoperative turn signal flasher unit.
3. Loose chassis harness connector.
1. Burned-out damaged turn signal bulb.
2. High resistance connection to ground
at bulb socket.
3. Loose chassis harness connector.Repair or replace signal switch.
Replace signal switch.
Tighten mounting screws.
Replace turn signal switch.
Replace turn signal switch.
Replace turn signal switch.
Tighten arm screw.
Replace turn signal switch.
Replace turn signal switch.
Repair turn signal switch.
Tighten mounting screws.
Replace turn signal switch.
Replace turn signal switch.
Replace turn signal switch.
Repair or replace hazard
switch.
Refer to Section 8 “Electrical
Troubleshooting”.
Replace flasher unit.
Repair loose connector.
Replace bulb.
Repair bulb socket.
Repair loose connector.

SERVICE INFORMATION 00 – 11
MAIN DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT END ALIGNMENT
Caster 2° 10' ± 45'
Camber 0° ± 30'
King pin inclination 12° 30' ± 30'
Toe-in mm (in) 0 ± 2 (0 ± 0.08)
Max. steering angle (inside) 34°+0°
(outside) 32°
+0°
–2°
POWER STEERING
Steering gear
Type Integral, ball screw
Gear ratio 16.3 : 1
Oil pump
Type Vane
Operating fluid ATF DEXRON
®- ˜E or™

00 – 12 SERVICE INFORMATION
Items Service Standard Service Limit
SERVICE STANDARD
POWER STEERING GEAR
Sector shaft outside diameter mm (in)
POWER STEERING PUMP
Fluid pressure
(When the engine is normal operating
temperature, increase engine speed to
1500rpm.) kpa (kg/cm
2/psi)
STEERING WHEEL
Free play mm (in)32.0 (1.26)
9300 – 9800
6VD1
(95 – 100 / 1350 – 1420)
(6VE1)
9800 – 10300
4JG2
(100 – 105 / 1420 – 1490)
(4JX1)
0 – 30 (0 – 1.18)31.7 (1.25)
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