wheel alignment ISUZU TROOPER 1998 Service Repair Manual

0BÐ2 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
GASOLINE ENGINE MODELI: Inspect and correct or replace as necessary A: Adjust
R: Replace or change T: Tighten to specified torque L: Lubricate
SERVICE INTERVAL: x 1,000 km
(Use odometer reading x 1,000 miles
or months whichever comes first) or months5
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GASOLINE ENGINE
* Engine oil
* Engine oil filter
Oil leakage and contamination
* Timing belt
Spark plugs (For leaded fuel use)
Spark plugs (For unleaded fuel use)
Exhaust system
Radiator coolant concentration
Cooling system for water leakage
All hoses and pipes in engine compartment
for clog or damage
Fuel filter
Fuel leakage
Fuel tank
* Air cleaner element
Pre air cleaner
Engine drive belt
Valve clearance
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(Replace every 165,000 km or 100,000 miles)
(Replace every 165,000 km or 100,000 miles)
(Check and adjust if necessary every 100,000 km or 60,000 miles)
(Replace every 150,000 km or 90,000 miles)
CLUTCH
Clutch fluid
Clutch pedal travel and free play
TRANSMISSION OR TRANSMISSION WITH
TRANSFER CASE
* Manual transmission with transfer case oil
* Automatic transmission fluid leakage
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(1)Automatic transmission fluid
* Transfer case oil
PROPELLER SHAFT
Loose connections
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Universal joints and splines for wear
Universal joints and sliding sleeve (front and rear)
FRONT AND REAR AXLE
* Differential gear oil (Front and rear)
Shift on the fly system gear oil
Front axle shaft rubber boot for damage
Axle case for distortion or damage
Axle shafts for distortion or damage-
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STEERING
* Power steering fluid
Oil leakage
* Steering system for looseness or damage
Power steering hose
Steering wheel play
Steering function
Right and left turning radius
Wheel alignment
Joint ball for oil leakage or damage
Joint ball rubber boot for damage
SERVICE BRAKES
Brake fluid
Brake system for fluid leakage
Brake function
* Disc brake pads and discs wear
Brake pedal travel and free play
Pipes and hoses for loose connections or damage
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(1): Adjust or change automatic transmission fluid.
*Marks: Under severe driving conditions, additional maintenance is required.
Refer to “Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions”.

0BÐ4 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
DIESEL ENGINE MODELI: Inspect and correct or replace as necessary A: Adjust
R: Replace or change T: Tighten to specified torque L: Lubricate
SERVICE INTERVAL: x 1,000 km
(Use odometer reading x 1,000 miles
or months whichever comes first) or months5
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114100
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DIESEL ENGINE
* Engine oil
* Engine oil filter
Oil leakage and contamination
Idling speed and acceleration
Fan belt tension and damage
Timing belt
Exhaust system
All hoses and pipes in engine compartment
for clog or damage
Valve clearance
* Air cleaner element
Fuel filter
Radiator coolant concentration
Cooling system for water leakage-
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NOTE: In the 4JXI-TC diesel engine, there is provided sub (2nd) oil filter for fuel injection at the upper part of crank case on the left
side of the engine. This oil filter maintenance-free and does not need a periodic replacement. See reverse side the (back)
cover for installation location of the sub (2nd) oil filter.(Replace every 200,000 km or 125,000 miles)
*Marks: Under severe driving conditions, additional maintenance is required.
Refer to “Maintenance schedule under severe driving conditions”. CLUTCH
Clutch fluid
Clutch pedal travel and free play
TRANSMISSION OR TRANSMISSION WITH
TRANSFER CASE
* Manual transmission with transfer case oil
* Automatic transmission fluid
* Transfer case oil
PROPELLER SHAFT
Loose connections
* Universal joints and splines for wear
Universal joints and sliding sleeve (front and rear)FRONT AND REAR AXLE
* Differential gear oil (Front and rear)
Shift on the fly system gear oil
Front axle shaft rubber boot for damage
Axle case for distortion or damage
Axle shafts for distortion or damage-
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STEERING
* Power steering fluid
Oil leakage
* Steering system for looseness or damage
Power steering hose
Steering wheel play
Steering function
Right and left turning radius
Wheel alignment
Joint ball for oil leakage or damage
Joint ball rubber boot for damage
SERVICE BRAKES
Brake fluid
Brake system for fluid leakage
Brake function
* Disc brake pads and discs wear
Brake pedal travel and free play
Pipes and hoses for loose connections or damage
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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.

2A – 2 FRONT END ALIGNMENT
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.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
CAMBER
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 tire, while
positive camber causes wear to the outside.
CASTER
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.
TOE-IN
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. Incorrect toe-in results
in excessive toe-in and unstable steering. Toe-in is the last
alignment to be set in the front end alignment procedure.

INSPECTION
Before making any adjustments affecting caster, camber
or toe-in, the following front end inspection should be
made.
INSPECT
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 2A.
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.
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.
Trim Height(Z) mm(in)
139 ± 5 (5.47 ± 0.2)FRONT END ALIGNMENT 2A – 3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

2A – 4 FRONT END ALIGNMENT
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
The caster angle can be adjusted by means of the caster
shims installed between the chassis frame and fulcrum
pins.
Caster Angle
1998 model
2° 10‘ ± 45‘
2000 model and later
RH 2° 22‘ ± 45‘
LH 2° 10‘ ± 45‘
CAUTION:
Left and right side to be equal within 30’
NOTE:
Difference of the caster shim front/rear thickness shall be
3.2 mm (0.126 in) or less. Overall thickness of caster shim
and camber shim shall be 10.8 mm (0.425 in) or less.
Tighten the fulcrum pin bolt to the specified torque.
Fulcrum Pin Bolt Torque N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)
152 (15.5 / 112)
CAMBER ADJUSTMENT
The camber angle can be adjusted by means of the
camber shims installed in position between the chassis
frame and fulcrum pins.
Wheel Alignment Specification
Camber Angle 0° ± 30‘
King pin inclination 12° 30‘ ± 30‘
CAUTION:
Left and right side to be equal within 30’
NOTE:
Overall thickness of caster shim and camber shim shall
be 10.8 mm (0.425 in) or less.
Tighten the fulcrum pin bolt to the specified torque.
Fulcrum Pin Bolt Torque N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)
152 (15.5 / 112)

FRONT END ALIGNMENT 2A – 5
Position of shim
Camber angle Caster angle
Front side Rear side
When added When removed Decreases Decreases
When removed When added Increases Increases
Caster shim
When removed Unchanged Decreases
When added Unchanged Increases
When added Decreases Unchanged
Camber shim
When removed Increases Unchanged
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.
Toe-in mm(in)
0 ± 2 (0 ± 0.08)
2. Tighten the lock nut to the specified torque.
Lock Nut Torque N·m (kg·m/lb·ft)
118 (12.0 / 87)
MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
The maximum steering angle of the front wheels can be
adjusted with the stopper bolts under the frame side
members.
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 (0.4 in) or less.