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SERVICE PRECAUTION

WARNING: THIS VEHICLE HAS A SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS).

REFER TO AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 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 AIR
BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS FOR 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.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
ENGINE CLEANLINESS AND CARE

An automobile engine is a combination of many machined, honed, polished and lapped surfaces with tolerances
that are measured in the thousandths of a millimeter (ten thousandths of an inch). Accordingly, when any
internal engine parts are serviced, care and cleanliness are important. Throughout this section, it should be
understood that proper cleaning and protection of machined surfaces and friction areas is part of the repair
procedure. This is considered standard shop practice even if not specifically stated.

l A liberal coating of engine oil should be applied to all friction areas during assembly to protect and
lubricate the surfaces on initial operation.
l Whenever valve train components, pistons, piston rings, connecting rods, rod bearings, and crankshaft
journal bearings are removed for service, they should be retained in order.
l At the time of installation, they should be installed in the same locations and with the same mating
surfaces as when removed.
l Battery cables should be disconnected before any major work is performed on the engine. Failure to
disconnect cables may result in damage to wire harness or other electrical parts.

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l The six cylinders of this engine are identified by numbers; Right side cylinders 1, 3 and 5, Left side
cylinders 2, 4 and 6, as counted from crankshaft pulley side to flywheel side.

GENERAL INFORMATION ON ENGINE SERVICE

The following information on engine service should be noted carefully, as it is important in preventing damage
and contributing to reliable engine performance.

l When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan. Due to the
small clearance between the oil pan and the oil pump strainer, jacking against the oil pan may cause
damage to the oil pick-up unit.
l The 12-volt electrical system is capable of damaging circuits. When performing any work where
electrical terminals could possibly be grounded, the ground cable of the battery should be disconnected at
the battery.
l Any time the intake air duct or air cleaner is removed, the intake opening should be covered. This will
protect against accidental entrance of foreign material into the cylinder which could cause extensive
damage when the engine is started.

CYLINDER BLOCK

The cylinder block is made of aluminum die-cast casting for 75° V-type six cylinders. It has a rear plate
integrated structure and employs a deep skirt. The cylinder liner is cast and the liner inner diameter and
crankshaft journal diameter are classified into grades. The crankshaft is supported by four bearings of which
width is different between No. 2, No. 3 and No. 1, No. 4; the width of No. 3 bearing on the body side is
different in order to support the thrust bearing. The bearing cap is made of nodular cast iron and each bearing
cap uses four bolts and two side bolts.

CYLINDER HEAD

The cylinder head, made of aluminum alloy casting employs a pent-roof type combustion chamber with a spark
plug in the center. The intake and exhaust valves are placed in V-type design. The ports are cross-flow type.

VALVE TRAIN

Intake and exhaust camshaft on both banks are driven with a camshaft drive gear by the timing belt. The valves
are operated by the camshaft and the valve clearance is adjusted to select suitable thickness shim.

INTAKE MANIFOLD

The intake manifold system is composed of the aluminum cast common chamber and intake manifold attached
with six fuel injectors.

EXHAUST MANIFOLD

The exhaust manifold is made of nodular cast iron.

PISTONS AND CONNECTING RODS

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Aluminum pistons are used after selecting the grade that meets the cylinder bore diameter. Each piston has two
compression rings and one oil ring. The piston pin made of chromium steel is offset 1 mm toward the thrust
side, and the thrust pressure of piston to the cylinder wall varies gradually as the piston travels. The connecting
rods are made of forged steel. The connecting rod bearings are graded for correct size selection.

CRANKSHAFT AND BEARINGS

The crankshaft is made of Ductile cast-iron. Pins and journals are graded for correct size selection for their
bearing.

ENGINE DIAGNOSIS
First of all the engine diagnose to check the fuel quantity, the engine level and the engine coolant level.

HARD STARTING

Starting Motor Does Not Turn Over

Troubleshooting Procedure

Fig. 1: Troubleshooting Chart

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Ignition Trouble - Starting Motor Turns Over But Engine Does Not Start

Spark Test

Disconnect an ignition coil from any spark plug. Connect the spark plug tester (For example J-26792), start the
engine, and check if a spark is generated in the spark plug tester. Before starting the engine, make sure that the
spark plug tester is properly grounded. To avoid electrical shock, do not touch the part where insulation of the
ignition coil is broken while the engine is running.

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Fig. 2: Diagnosis Procedure - Spark Test

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Trouble In Fuel System

Fig. 3: Diagnosis Procedure - Trouble In Fuel System

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Engine Lacks Compression

Fig. 4: Diagnosis Procedure - Engine Lacks Compression

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ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST PROCEDURE

1. Start and run the engine until the engine reaches normal operating temperature.
2. Turn the engine off.
3. Remove all the spark plugs.
4. Remove ignition coil fuse (15A) and disable the ignition system.
5. Remove the fuel pump relay from the relay and fuse box.
6. Engage the starter and check that the cranking speed is approximately 300 RPM.
7. Install cylinder compression gauge into spark plug hole.
8. With the throttle valve opened fully, keep the starter engaged until the compression gauge needle reaches
the maximum level. Note the reading.
9. Repeat the test with each cylinder.

If the compression pressure obtained falls below the limit, engine overhaul is necessary.

Limit; 1000 kPa (145 psi)

ROUGH ENGINE IDLING OR ENGINE STALLING

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Fig. 5: Diagnosis Procedure - Rough Engine Idling Or Engine Stalling

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ROUGH ENGINE RUNNING

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Fig. 6: Diagnosis Procedure - Rough Engine Running

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HESITATION

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Fig. 7: Diagnosis Procedure - Hesitation

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Fig. 8: Diagnosis Procedure - Engine Lack Power

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ENGINE NOISY

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Abnormal engine noise often consists of various noises originating in rotating parts, sliding parts and other
moving parts of the engine. It is, therefore, advisable to locate the source of noise systematically.

Troubleshooting Procedure For Crankshaft Journals Or Crankshaft Bearing Noise

Fig. 9: Diagnosis Procedure - Crankshaft Journals Or Crankshaft Bearing Noise

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Troubleshooting Procedure For Connecting Rods Or Connecting Rod Bearing Noise

Short out each spark plug in sequence using insulated spark plug wire removers. Locate cylinder with defective
bearing by listening for abnormal noise that stops when spark plug is shorted out.

Fig. 10: Diagnosis Procedure - Connecting Rods Or Connecting Rod Bearing Noise

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Troubleshooting Procedure For Piston And Cylinder Noise

Abnormal noise stops when the spark plug on the cylinder with defective part is shorted out.

Fig. 11: Diagnosis Procedure - Piston And Cylinder Noise

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Troubleshooting Procedure For Piston Pin Noise

Short out each spark plug and listen for change in engine noise.

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE FOR PISTON PIN NOISE

Condition Possible Cause Correction
Piston pin noise (Piston makes Piston pin or piston pin hole worn Replace piston, piston pin and
noise each time it goes up and connecting rod assy
down)

Troubleshooting Procedure For Slapping Or Hitting ETC Noise

The slapping sound stops when spark plug on bad cylinder is shorted out.

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Fig. 12: Diagnosis Procedure - Slapping Or Hitting Noise

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ABNORMAL COMBUSTION

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Fig. 13: Diagnosis Procedure - Abnormal Combustion

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ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION EXCESSIVE

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Fig. 14: Diagnosis Procedure - Engine Oil Consumption Excessive

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FUEL CONSUMPTION EXCESSIVE

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Fig. 15: Diagnosis Procedure - Fuel Consumption Excessive

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LUBRICATION PROBLEMS

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Fig. 16: Diagnosis Procedure - Lubrication Problems

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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK

1. Check for dirt, gasoline or water in the engine oil.

a. Check the viscosity of the oil.
b. Change the oil if the viscosity is outside the specified standard.
c. Refer to Maintenance.
2. Check the engine oil level.

The level should fall somewhere between the "ADD" and the "FULL" marks on the oil level dipstick.

If the oil level does not reach the "ADD" mark on the oil level dipstick, engine oil must be added.

3. Remove the oil pressure unit.

4. Install an oil pressure gauge.
5. Start the engine and allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature (About 80° C).
6. Measure the oil pressure.

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Oil pressure should be:

392-550 kPa (56.9-80.4 psi) at 3000 RPM.

7. Stop the engine.

8. Remove the oil pressure gauge.
9. Install the oil pressure unit.
10. Start the engine and check for leaks.

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP

The instrument panel "CHECK ENGINE" Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates by self diagnostic
system when the system checks the starting of engine, or senses malfunctions.

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Fig. 17: Diagnosis Procedure - Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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CYLINDER HEAD COVER LH

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REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Remove engine cover from the dowels on the common chamber.

Fig. 18: Removing Engine Cover

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3. Disconnect positive crankcase ventilation hose.

4. Remove ground cable fixing bolt on cylinder head cover.
5. Ignition coil connector and ignition coil.
l Disconnect the three connectors from the ignition coils.

l Remove harness bracket bolt on cylinder head cover.

l Remove fixing bolts on ignition coils.

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Fig. 19: Removing Ignition Coils

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6. Disconnect fuel injector harness connector then remove fuel injector harness bracket bolt.
7. Remove eight fixing bolts, then the cylinder head cover.

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Fig. 20: Removing Cylinder Head Cover

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NOTE: Where do you refer the tech in case of bolt removal difficulties.

INSTALLATION

1. Install cylinder head cover.

l Clean the sealing surface of cylinder head and cylinder head cover to remove oil and sealing
materials completely.
l Apply sealant (TB-1207B or equivalent) of bead diameter 2-3 mm at eight place of arched area of
camshaft bearing cap on front and rear sides.
l The cylinder head cover must be installed with in 5 minutes after sealant application to prevent
hardening of sealant.
l Tighten bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 9 N.m (78 lb in)

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Fig. 21: Tightening Cylinder Head Cover Bolts In Sequence

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2. Install fuel injection harness bracket and tighten bolt to the specified torque.

Torque: 9 N.m (78 lb in)

3. Connect ignition coil connector and ignition coil, then tighten bolt to the specified torque.

Torque: 4 N.m (35 lb in)

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Fig. 22: Connecting Ignition Coil Connector

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CAUTION: Ignition coil assembly #6 is different from ignition coil assembly from
#1 to #5. Ignition coil assembly #6 is short type. So, note it when
installing ignition coil assembly of #6.

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Fig. 23: Identifying Ignition Coil Assemblies

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4. Connect ground cable and tighten bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 9 N.m (78 lb in)

5. Install positive crankcase ventilation hose.

6. Install engine cover mating with the dowels.

CYLINDER HEAD COVER RH

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REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Remove engine cover from the dowel on the common chamber.

Fig. 24: Removing Engine Cover

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3. Disconnect ventilation hose from cylinder head cover.

4. Disconnect three ignition coil connectors from ignition coils and remove harness bracket bolts on cylinder
head cover then remove ignition coil fixing bolts on ignition coils and remove ignition coils.
5. Disconnect fuel injector harness connector then remove fuel injector harness bracket bolt.
6. Remove eight fixing bolts then the cylinder head cover.

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Fig. 25: Removing Cylinder Head Cover

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INSTALLATION

1. Install cylinder head cover.

l Clean the sealing surface of cylinder head and cylinder head cover to remove oil and sealing
materials completely.

Apply sealant (TB-1207B or equivalent) bead (diameter 2-3 mm) at eight places of arched areas of
camshaft bracket on front and rear sides.

l The cylinder head cover must be installed within 5 minutes after sealant application to prevent
premature hardening of sealant.
l Tighten bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 9 N.m (78 lb in)

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Fig. 26: Tightening Cylinder Head Cover Bolts In Sequence

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2. Tighten fuel injector harness bracket bolts to specified torque then reconnect fuel injector harness
connector.

Torque: 7.8 N.m (69 lb in)

3. Connect ignition coil connector and tighten ignition coil fixing bolts to specified torque.

Torque: 4 N.m (35 lb in)

4. Connect ventilation hose to cylinder head.

5. Install engine cover mating with the dowels.

COMMON CHAMBER
REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Remove air cleaner duct assembly.

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Fig. 27: Removing Air Cleaner Duct Assembly

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1. Disconnect vacuum booster hose from common chamber.

2. Disconnect connector from manifold absolute pressure sensor, Ion sensing module, throttle position
sensor, solenoid valve, electric vacuum sensing valve, and EGR valve.
3. Disconnect vacuum hose on canister VSV and positive crankcase ventilation hose, fuel rail
assembly with pressure control valve bracket.
4. Remove ventilation hose from throttle valve and intake duct and remove water hose.
5. Remove the four throttle body fixing bolts.
6. Remove exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly fixing bolt and nut on common chamber and
remove EGR valve assembly.
7. Remove two bolts from common chamber rear side to remove fuel hose bracket.

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8. Remove common chamber four bolts and four nuts then remove the common chamber.

Fig. 28: Removing Common Chamber Nuts And Bolts

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INSTALLATION

1. Install common chamber and tighten bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

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Torque:

Bolt: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

Nut: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

2. Install fuel hose bracket and tighten bolts to specified torque.

Torque: 10 N.m (87 lb in)

3. Install exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly and tighten bolt and nut to the specified torque.

Torque: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

4. Install throttle body and tighten bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

5. Install ventilating hose to throttle valve and intake duct.

6. Connect vacuum hoses on canister VSV and positive crankcase ventilation hose. Tighten bolts for fuel
rail assembly with pressure control valve bracket.

Torque: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

7. Connect each connector.

8. Connect vacuum booster hose.
9. Connect the Ion sensing module connectors as shown in the illustration.

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Fig. 29: Connecting Ion Sensing Module Connectors

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10. Install air cleaner duct assembly.

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Fig. 30: Installing Air Cleaner Duct Assembly

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EXHAUST MANIFOLD LH
REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Disconnect O2 sensor connector.
3. Remove exhaust front pipe three stud nuts from exhaust side and two bolts from rear end of exhaust front
pipe.

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Fig. 31: Removing Exhaust Front Pipe

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4. Remove exhaust manifold eight fixing nuts and remove exhaust manifold from the engine.

INSTALLATION

1. Install exhaust manifold and tighten exhaust manifold fixing nuts to the specified torque with new nuts.

Torque: 57 N.m (42 lb ft)

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2. Install exhaust front pipe and tighten three stud nuts and two bolts to the specified torque.

Torque:

Stud nuts: 67 N.m (49 lb ft)

Bolts: 43 N.m (32 lb ft)

Fig. 32: Installing Exhaust Front Pipe

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3. Reconnect O2 sensor connector.

EXHAUST MANIFOLD RH
REMOVAL

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1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Remove torsion bar. Refer to TORSION BAR .
3. Remove exhaust front pipe three stud nuts and two bolts then disconnect exhaust front pipe.

Fig. 33: Removing Exhaust Front Pipe RH

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4. Remove exhaust manifold eight fixing nuts then the exhaust manifold.

INSTALLATION

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1. Install exhaust manifold and tighten nuts to the specified torque.

Torque: 57 N.m (42 lb ft)

2. Install exhaust front pipe and tighten three stud nuts and two bolts to the specified torque.

Torque:

Stud nuts: 67 N.m (49 lb ft)

Bolts: 43 N.m (32 lb ft)

3. Install the torsion bar and readjust the vehicle height. Refer to TORSION BAR .

CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Remove air cleaner assembly.

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Fig. 34: Removing Air Cleaner Assembly

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3. Remove radiator upper fan shroud from radiator.

4. Move serpentine drive belt tensioner to loose side using wrench then remove serpentine belt.

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Fig. 35: Removing Serpentine Drive Belt

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5. Remove cooling fan assembly four fixing nuts, then the cooling fan assembly.

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6. Remove crankshaft pulley assembly using J-8614-01 crankshaft holder, hold crankshaft pulley then
remove center bolt and pulley.

INSTALLATION

1. Install crankshaft pulley using J-8614-01 crankshaft holder, hold the crankshaft pulley and tighten center
bolt to the specified torque.

Torque: 167 N.m (123 lb ft)

2. Install cooling fan assembly and tighten bolts/nuts to the specified torque.

Torque: 22 N.m (16 lb ft) for fan pulley and fan bracket.

Torque: 7.5 N.m (66.4 lb in) for fan and clutch assembly.

3. Move serpentine belt tensioner to loose side using wrench, then install serpentine belt to normal position.
4. Install radiator upper fan shroud.
5. Install air cleaner assembly.

TIMING BELT
REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Remove air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove radiator upper fan shroud from radiator.
4. Move serpentine drive belt tensioner to loose side using wrench then remove drive belt.

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Fig. 36: Removing Serpentine Drive Belt

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5. Remove cooling fan assembly four nuts, then the cooling fan assembly.
6. Remove cooling fan drive pulley assembly.
7. Remove idle pulley assembly.
8. Remove serpentine belt tensioner assembly.
9. Remove power steering pump assembly.
10. Remove crankshaft pulley assembly using J-8614-01 crankshaft holder, hold crankshaft pulley remove
center bolt, then the pulley.
11. Remove right side timing belt cover then left side timing belt cover.
12. Remove lower timing belt cover
13. Remove pusher.

CAUTION: The pusher prevents air from entering the oil chamber. Its rod must
always be facing upward.

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Fig. 37: Identifying Pusher

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14. Remove timing belt.

CAUTION: 1. Do not bend or twist the belt, otherwise its core could be
damaged. The belt should not be bent at a radius less than 30

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mm (1.1811 in).
2. Do not allow oil or other chemical substances to come in
contact with the belt. They will shorten the life.
3. Do not attempt to pry or stretch the belt with a screw driver or
any other tool during installation.
4. Store timing belt in a cool and dark place. Never expose the belt
direct sunlight or heat.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: For correct belt installation, the letter on the belt must be able to be read as
viewed from the front of the vehicle.

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Fig. 38: Installing Timing Belt

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Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Fig. 39: Identifying Belt Mark

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Install Timing Belt

1. Align groove of crankshaft timing pulley (2) with mark on oil pump (1).

Align the mark on the crankshaft timing pulley (3) with alignment mark (white dotted line) on the timing
belt (4).

Secure the belt with a double clip or equivalent clip.

NOTE: When timing marks are aligned, No. 2 piston will be on Top Dead Center.

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Fig. 40: Aligning Mark On Crankshaft Timing Pulley With Alignment Mark On Timing Belt
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

2. Align the alignment mark on the RH bank camshaft drive pulley (2) to the alignment mark of the cylinder
head cover RH (3). Refer to Fig. 41.

The camshaft pulley is not 1:1 with the camshafts. It is necessary to rotate the camshaft pulley until the
camshaft lobes are in the position as shown. Refer to CAMSHAFT installation.

The camshaft pulley alignment mark should also align with alignment mark on the cylinder head cover.

It may require up to four revolutions of the camshaft pulley to achieve alignment of all marks.

3. Align the alignment mark (white line) on the timing belt (1) with alignment mark on the RH bank
camshaft drive pulley (2) (on the left side as viewed from the front of the vehicle) and put the timing belt
on the camshaft drive pulley.

Secure the belt with a double clip or equivalent clip.

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Fig. 41: Aligning Alignment Marks On Timing Belt And Camshaft Drive Pulley
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4. Align the alignment mark on the LH bank camshaft drive pulley (2) to the alignment mark of the cylinder
head cover LH (3). Refer to Fig. 42.

The camshaft pulley is not 1:1 with the camshafts. It is necessary to rotate the camshaft pulley until the
camshaft lobes are in the position as shown. Refer to CAMSHAFT installation.

The camshaft pulley alignment mark should also align with alignment mark on the cylinder head cover.

It may require up to four revolutions of the camshaft pulley to achieve alignment of all marks.

5. Align the alignment mark (white line) on the timing belt (1) with the alignment mark on the LH bank

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camshaft drive pulley (2).

When aligning the timing marks, use a wrench to turn the camshaft drive pulley, then set the timing mark
between timing belt and camshaft drive pulley and put the timing belt on the camshaft drive pulley.

Secure the belt with a double clip or equivalent clip.

NOTE: It is recommended for easy installation that the belt be secured with a
double clip or equivalent clips after it is installed to each pulley.

Fig. 42: Aligning Alignment Marks On Timing Belt & LH Bank Camshaft Drive Pulley
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

6. Install crankshaft pulley temporarily and tighten center bolt by hand (do not use a wrench).

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Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise to give some belt slack between the crankshaft timing pulley and the
RH bank camshaft drive pulley.

7. Install pusher and tighten bolt to the specified torque.

Torque: 25 N.m (2.5 kg.m/18 lb.ft)

1. Install the pusher while pushing the tension pulley to the belt.
2. Pull out pin from the pusher.

NOTE: When reusing the pusher, press the pusher with approximately
100Kg to retract the rod, and insert a pin (1.4 mm (0.055 in) piano
wire).

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Fig. 43: Installing Pusher

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After release the push rod from the locking pin, the rod projection is approximate 5 mm (0.1969
in).

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Fig. 44: Identifying Pusher Rod Projection

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3. Remove double clips or equivalent clips from timing belt pulleys.

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Turn the crankshaft pulley by six turns and check for timing mark alignment.

8. Install timing belt cover.

Remove crankshaft pulley that was installed in step 1 item 5.

Tighten bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 19 N.m (14 lb ft)

Fig. 45: Identifying Timing Belt Cover (1 Of 2)

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

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Fig. 46: Identifying Timing Belt Cover (2 Of 2)

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9. Install crankshaft pulley using J-8614-01, hold the crankshaft pulley and tighten center bolt to the
specified torque.

Torque: 167 N.m (123 lb ft)

10. Install fan pulley bracket and tighten fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 22 N.m (16 lb ft)

11. Install power steering pump assembly and tighten to the specified torque.

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Torque:

M8 bolt: 22 N.m (16 lb ft)

M10 bolt: 46 N.m (34 lb ft)

12. Install cooling fan assembly and tighten bolts/nuts to the specified torque.

Torque: 22 N.m (16 lb ft) for fan pulley and fan bracket.

Torque: 7.5 N.m (66.4 lb in) for fan and clutch assembly.

13. Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using wrench, then install drive belt to normal position.

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Fig. 47: Installing Serpentine Drive Belt

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14. Install radiator upper fan shroud.

15. Install air cleaner assembly.

CAMSHAFT
REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Remove crankshaft pulley.
l Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY.

3. Remove timing belt.

l Refer to TIMING BELT.

4. Remove cylinder head cover LH.

l Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER LH.

5. Remove cylinder head cover RH.

l Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER RH.

6. Remove twenty fixing bolts from inlet and exhaust camshaft bearing cap on one side bank, then camshaft
bearing cap.

Fig. 48: Removing Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

7. Remove camshaft assembly.

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8. Remove fixing bolt for camshaft drive gear pulley.

9. Remove three fixing bolts from camshaft drive gear retainer, then camshaft drive gear assembly.

Fig. 49: Removing Camshaft Drive Gear Retainer Fixing Bolt

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

INSTALLATION

1. Install camshaft drive gear assembly and tighten three bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 10 N.m (87 lb in)

2. Tighten bolt for camshaft drive gear assembly pulley to the specified torque.

Torque: 98 N.m (72 lb ft)

3. Tighten sub gear setting bolt.

1. Use J-42686 to turn sub gear to right direction until it aligns with the M5 bolt hole between
camshaft driven gear and sub gear.
2. Tighten the M5 bolt to a suitable torque to prevent the sub gear from moving.

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Fig. 50: Installing Camshaft Drive Gear & Sub Gear

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4. Install camshaft assembly and camshaft bearing caps, tighten twenty bolts on one side bank to the
specified torque.
1. Apply engine oil to camshaft journal and bearing surface of camshaft bearing caps.
2. Align timing mark on intake camshaft (one dot for right bank, two dot for left bank) and exhaust
camshaft (one dots for right bank, two dots for left bank) to timing mark on camshaft drive gear
(one dot).

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Fig. 51: Identifying Timing Mark On Intake Camshaft (1 Of 3)

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Fig. 52: Identifying Timing Mark On Intake Camshaft (2 Of 3)

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Fig. 53: Identifying Timing Mark On Intake Camshaft (3 Of 3)

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3. Tighten twenty bolts on numerical order an one side bank as shown in the illustration.

Torque: 10 N.m (87 lb in)

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Fig. 54: Tightening Bolts In Sequence

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5. Install cylinder head cover RH.

l Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER RH.

6. Install cylinder head cover LH.

l Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER LH.

7. Install timing belt.

l Refer to TIMING BELT.

8. Install crankshaft pulley.

l Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY.

CYLINDER HEAD
REMOVAL

1. Remove engine hood.

2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Drain radiator coolant.
4. Drain engine oil.
5. Remove crankshaft pulley.

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l Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY.

6. Remove timing belt.
l Refer to TIMING BELT.

7. Remove cylinder head cover LH.

l Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER LH.

8. Remove cylinder head cover RH.

l Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER RH.

9. Remove common chamber.

l Refer to COMMON CHAMBER.

10. Remove cylinder head assembly.

l Loosen head bolts in reverse of tightening sequence. Refer to Fig. 56 under installation.

l Remove cylinder head assembly.

Fig. 55: Removing Cylinder Head Assembly

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Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

INSTALLATION

1. Install cylinder head assembly to cylinder block.

A. Put cylinder head gasket on the cylinder block.

NOTE: There is discrimination mark "R" for right bank and "L" for left bank
on the cylinder head gasket as shown in the illustration.

Do not reuse cylinder head gasket.

B. Align dowel pin hole to dowel pin on the cylinder block.

C. Position cylinder head on the cylinder block.
D. Tighten two bolts temporarily by hand to prevent the cylinder head assembly from moving.
E. Using J-24239-01 cylinder head bolt wrench, tighten bolts in numerical order as shown in the
illustration to the specified torque.

NOTE: Do not reuse cylinder head bolts.

Do not apply any lubricant to the cylinder head bolts.

Torque:

Temporary: 29 N.m (22 lb ft)

Final: 64 N.m (47 lb ft)

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Fig. 56: Tightening Sequence For Head Bolts

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

2. Install common chamber.

l Refer to COMMON CHAMBER.

3. Install cylinder head cover RH.

l Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER RH.

4. Install cylinder head cover LH.

l Refer to CYLINDER HEAD COVER LH.

5. Install timing belt.

l Refer to TIMING BELT.

6. Install crankshaft pulley.

l Refer to CRANKSHAFT PULLEY.

VALVE STEM OIL CONTROLLER, VALVE SPRING AND VALVE GUIDE

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REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Drain engine oil.
l Drain engine coolant.

3. Remove cylinder head assembly.

l Refer to CYLINDER HEAD.

4. Remove camshaft.
l Refer to CAMSHAFT.

5. Remove tappets with shim.

NOTE: Do not damage shim surface.

6. Remove valve springs using J-8062 valve spring compressor and J-42898 valve spring compressor
adapter then remove upper valve spring seat and lower seat.

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Fig. 57: Removing Valve Springs With Valve Spring Compressor

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

7. Remove oil controller using J-37281 oil controller remover, remove each valve stem oil controller.
8. Remove valve guide using J-37985 valve guide replacer.

INSTALLATION

1. Install valve guide using J-42899 valve guide installer.

2. Install oil controller using J-38537 oil controller installer.
3. Install lower valve spring seat, valve spring and upper valve spring seat then put split collars on the upper
spring seat, using J-8062 valve spring compressor and J-42898 valve spring compressor adapter to install

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the split collars.

Fig. 58: Installing Valve Springs With Valve Spring Compressor

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

4. Install tappet with shim.

5. Install camshaft assembly.
l Refer to CAMSHAFT.

6. Install cylinder head assembly.

l Refer to CYLINDER HEAD.

7. Fill engine oil until full level.

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8. Fill engine coolant.

PISTON, PISTON RING AND CONNECTING ROD

REMOVAL

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Fig. 59: Identifying Piston, Piston Ring And Connecting Rod

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

1. Remove cylinder head assembly.

l Refer to CYLINDER HEAD.

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2. Remove crankcase with oil pan.

l Refer to OIL PAN AND CRANKCASE .

3. Remove oil strainer fixing bolts, remove oil strainer assembly with O-ring.

Fig. 60: Removing Oil Strainer Assembly

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Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

4. Remove three fixing bolts, oil pipe with O-ring.

5. Remove eight fixing bolts, oil gallery.
6. Remove piston with connecting rod assembly (before removing the bearing cap, remove carbon on the
top of cylinder bore and push piston with connecting rod out from the top of cylinder bore).

INSTALLATION

1. Install piston with connecting rod assembly.

l Apply engine oil to cylinder bore, connecting rod bearing and crank pin.

l When installing the piston, its front mark must face the engine front side.

l The bearing cap number must be the same as connecting rod number.

l Apply engine oil to the thread and seating surface of each nut.

l Tighten nuts to the specified torque.

Torque: 54 N.m (40 lb ft)

l After tightening the nuts, make sure that the crankshaft rotates smoothly.

NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces and connecting rod
bearing fitting surfaces.

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Fig. 61: Identifying Piston Front Mark

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2. Install oil gallery and tighten the bolts in two steps, in the order shown in illustration.

Torque:

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1st step: 29 N.m (22 lb ft)

2nd step: 55°-65°

Fig. 62: Tightening Bolts In Sequence

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3. Install oil pipe with O-ring.

Torque: 10 N.m (87 lb in)

4. Install oil strainer assembly with O-ring.

Torque: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

5. Install crankcase with oil pan.

l Refer to OIL PAN AND CRANKCASE .

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6. Install cylinder head assembly.

l Refer to CYLINDER HEAD.

CRANKSHAFT AND MAIN BEARINGS

REMOVAL

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Fig. 63: Exploded View Of Crankshaft And Main Bearings

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

1. Remove engine assembly.

l Refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY.

2. Remove timing belt.

l Refer to TIMING BELT.

3. Remove oil pan and crankcase.

l Refer to OIL PAN AND CRANKCASE .

4. Remove oil pipe with O-ring.

5. Remove oil strainer assembly with O-ring.
6. Remove oil pump assembly.
l Refer to OIL PUMP .

7. Remove cylinder body side bolts.

8. Remove oil gallery.
9. Remove flywheel.
10. Remove rear oil seal retainer.
l Refer to REAR OIL SEAL.

11. Remove connecting rod caps.

12. Remove crankshaft main bearing caps.
13. Remove crankshaft and main bearings.

INSTALLATION

1. Install crankshaft and main bearings.

l Install main bearing in the cylinder block and main bearing cap respectively.

Apply new engine oil to upper and lower main bearings.

NOTE: l Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.

l Make sure that main bearings are in correct position.
l Install crankshaft with care.

l Apply engine oil to the thrust washer.

l Install thrust washer on No. 3 journal.
l Oil grooves in thrust washer must face the crankshaft.

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Fig. 64: Installing Thrust Washer On No. 3 Journal

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2. Install crankshaft main bearing caps.

l Apply engine oil to the thread and seating surface of each bearing cap fixing bolt.

NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.

l Install bearing caps, starting with cylinder block front side.

l Tighten main bearing fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 39 N.m (29 lb ft)

l After tightening the bolts, make sure that the crankshaft rotates smoothly.
3. Install connecting rod caps.
l The cap number must be same as connecting rod number.

l Apply engine oil to the thread and seating surface of each nut.

l Tighten nuts to the specified torque.

Torque: 54 N.m (40 lb ft)

l After tightening the nuts, make sure that the crankshaft rotates smoothly.
4. Install rear oil seal retainer.
l Remove oil on cylinder block and retainer fitting surface.

l Apply sealant (TB1207B or equivalent) to retainer fitting surface as shown in illustration.

l The oil seal retainer must be installed within 5 minutes after sealant application to prevent
premature hardening of sealant.

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Fig. 65: Applying Sealant To Rear Oil Seal Retainer

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l Apply engine oil to oil seal lip and align a dowel pin hole in the cylinder block with that in the
retainer.
l Tighten retainer fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 18 N.m (13 lb ft)

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Fig. 66: Tightening Sequence Retainer Fixing Bolts

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5. Install flywheel.
l Clean tapped holes in the crankshaft.

l Remove oil on crankshaft and flywheel fitting surface.

NOTE: 1. Do not reuse the bolts.

2. Do not apply oil or thread lock to the bolts.
3. Tighten fixing bolts to the specified torque.

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Torque: 54 N.m (40 lb ft)

Fig. 67: Tightening Sequence Flywheel Bolts

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6. Install oil gallery.

l Clean contact surface of oil gallery and main bearing cap.

l Apply engine oil to oil gallery fixing bolts and tighten the bolts in two steps, in the order shown.

Torque:

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1st step: 29 N.m (22 lb ft)

2nd step: 55°-65°

7. Install cylinder body side bolts and tighten bolts in order to the specified torque.

Torque: 39 N.m (29 lb ft)

NOTE: Do not apply the oil to the bolts.

Fig. 68: Tightening Sequence Cylinder Body Side Bolts

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

8. Install oil pump assembly.

l Remove oil on cylinder block and oil pump mounting surface.

l Apply sealant (TB1207B or equivalent) to the oil pump mounting surface.

l The oil pump assembly must be installed within 5 minutes after sealant application to prevent

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premature hardening of sealant.

l Apply engine oil to oil seal lip.
l Install oil pump in the cylinder block and tighten fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

Fig. 69: Installing Oil Pump Assembly

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

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Fig. 70: Tightening Sequence Oil Pump Assembly Bolts

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9. Install oil strainer with O-ring, tighten to the specified torque.

Torque: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

10. Install oil pipe with O-ring, tighten fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

11. Install crankcase.

l Remove oil on crankcase mounting surface and dry the surface.

l Properly apply a 4.5 mm (0.7 in) wide bead of sealant (TB1207C or equivalent) to the crankcase
mounting surface. The bead must be continuous.

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l The crankcase must be installed within 5 minutes after sealant application to prevent premature
hardening of sealant.
l Tighten fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 10 N.m (87 lb in)

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Fig. 71: Installing Crankcase

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12. Install oil pan

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l Remove oil on oil pan mounting surface and dry the surface.
l Properly apply a 4.5 mm (0.7 in) wide bead of sealant (TB1207C or equivalent) to the oil pan
mounting surface. The bead must be continuous.
l The oil pan must be installed within 5 minutes after sealant application to prevent premature
hardening of sealant.
l Tighten fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

Fig. 72: Applying Sealant To Oil Pan

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

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Fig. 73: Tightening Sequence Oil Pan Bolts

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13. Install timing belt, refer to TIMING BELT.

14. Install engine assembly, refer to ENGINE ASSEMBLY.

REAR OIL SEAL

REMOVAL

1. Remove transmission assembly.

l Refer to TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY .

2. Remove flywheel.
3. Remove rear oil seal using a seal remover.

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NOTE: Take care not to damage the crankshaft or oil seal retainer when removing oil
seal.

INSTALLATION

1. Apply engine oil to oil seal lip and install oil seal using J-39201.

Fig. 74: Installing Oil Seal

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

2. Install flywheel.
l Clean tapped holes in the crankshaft.

l Remove oil on the crankshaft and flywheel mounting surface.

l Tighten fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 54 N.m (40 lb ft)

NOTE: Do not reuse the bolts and do not apply oil or thread lock to the bolts.

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Fig. 75: Tightening Sequence Flywheel Bolts

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3. Install transmission.
l Refer to TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY .

CAUTION: When assembling the engine and transmission, confirm that dowels have
been mounted in the specified positions at the engine side.

NOTE: Take care that dowel positions are different between the manual transmission
and the automatic transmission. Otherwise, the transmission may be damaged.

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Fig. 76: Confirming Dowels Have Been Mounted In Specified Positions On Engine Side
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ENGINE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL

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Fig. 77: View Of Engine Compartment

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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 O2 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.

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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 ASSEMBLY .

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.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: When assembling the engine and transmission, confirm that dowels have
been mounted in the specified positions at the engine side.

NOTE: Take care that dowel positions are different between the manual transmission
and the automatic transmission. If the engine is assembled in the condition that
the dowels have not been mounted in the specified positions, the transmission
may be damaged.

Fig. 78: Confirming Dowels Have Been Mounted In Specified Positions On Engine Side

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Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

1. Install engine assembly. Tighten engine mount fixing bolts to frame to the specified torque.

Torque: 41 N.m (30 lb ft)

2. Reconnect fuel hose to fuel pipe on engine.

3. Install transmission assembly. Refer to TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY .
4. Reconnect two heater hoses to engine.
5. Install flywheel dust covers.
6. Install exhaust pipe and temporarily tighten two (each bank) rear exhaust flange nuts then tighten three
stud nuts (each bank) between exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe, finally tighten rear side nuts to the
specified torque.

Torque:

Nuts: 43 N.m (32 lb ft)

Stud nuts: 67 N.m (49 lb ft)

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Fig. 79: Installing Exhaust Pipe RH Side

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Fig. 80: Installing Exhaust Pipe LH Side

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7. Reconnect O2 sensor connector.

8. Install cooling fan assembly and tighten bolts/nuts to the specified torque.

Torque: 22 N.m (16 lb ft) for fan pulley and fan bracket.

Torque: 7.5 N.m (66.4 lb in) for fan and clutch assembly.

9. Install air conditioner compressor to engine and tighten to the specified torque.

Torque:

M8 bolts: 22 N.m (16 lb ft)

M10 bolts: 43 N.m (32 lb ft)

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10. Install power steering pump, tighten fixing bolt to the specified torque.

Torque:

M8 bolts: 22 N.m (16 lb ft)

M10 bolts: 46 N.m (34 lb ft)

11. Move drive belt tensioner to loose side using wrench, then install drive belt to normal position.

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Fig. 81: View Of Drive Belt And Pulley

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12. Install upper fan shroud.

13. Reconnect radiator upper and lower hoses.
14. Reconnect coolant reserve tank hose to radiator.
15. Reconnect generator harness connector.
16. Reconnect starter harness connector.
17. Reconnect bonding cable terminal on left bank
18. Reconnect bonding cable terminal on the back of right dash panel.
19. Reconnect ground cable between engine and chassis.
20. Reconnect harness connector to transmission and install transmission harness bracket on engine left side.
21. Reconnect three engine harness connectors.
22. Reconnect vacuum booster hose.
23. Reconnect canister vacuum hose.
24. Install air cleaner assembly.
25. Reconnect air duct.
26. Reconnect throttle position sensor harness connector.

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Fig. 82: Identifying Throttle Position Sensor Harness Connector

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27. Reconnect manifold absolute pressure sensor harness connectors.

28. Reconnection sensing module connectors as shown in the illustration.

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Fig. 83: Connecting Ion Sensing Module Connectors

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29. Install engine hood to the original position.

l Refer to ENGINE HOOD .

CYLINDER HEAD
CYLINDER HEAD AND ASSOCIATED PARTS

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Fig. 84: Exploded View Of Cylinder Head

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Disassembly

NOTE: l During disassembly, be sure that the valve train components are kept
together and identified so that they can be reinstalled in their original
locations.
l Before removing the cylinder head from the engine and before
disassembling the valve mechanism, perform a compression test and note
the results.

1. Remove camshaft drive gear pulley fixing bolt (3), then pulley (4).
2. Remove camshaft bearing cap fixing bolt (5), camshaft bearing cap (6), then camshaft exhaust (7), and
intake side (8).
3. Remove tappet with shim (11).
4. Use the J-8062 valve spring compressor and J-42898 valve spring compressor adapter to remove the split
collar (12), valve spring with upper seat (13) and valve (14).

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Fig. 85: Removing Valve Springs With Valve Spring Compressor

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

5. Remove spark plug (1).

CAUTION: Do not remove the spark plugs when the head and plugs are hot. Clean
dirt and debris from spark plug recess areas before removal.

Clean

Cylinder head

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Carefully remove all varnish, soot and carbon from the bare metal. Do not use surface conditioning disc on any
gasket sealing surface.

Inspection And Repair

1. Inspect cylinder head gasket and mating surfaces for leaks, corrosion and blow-by. If the gasket has
failed, determine the cause.
¡ Insufficient torque on head bolts

¡ Improper installation

¡ Loose or warped cylinder head

¡ Missing dowel pins

¡ Warped case surface

2. Inspect cylinder head for cracks, especially between valve seats and in the exhaust ports.
3. Inspect cylinder head deck for corrosion, sand particles in head and porosity.

CAUTION: l Do not attempt to weld the cylinder head. Replace it.

l Do not reuse cylinder head bolts.

4. Inspect cylinder head deck, common chamber and exhaust manifold mating surfaces for flatness. These
surfaces may be reconditioned by milling. If the surfaces are "out of flat" with "round" by more than
specification, the surface should be ground to within specifications. Replace the head if it requires
machining beyond the repairable limit.

Head surface and manifold surface

Standard: 0.05 mm (0.002 in) or less

Warpage limit: 0.2 mm (0.0079 in)

Maximum Repairable limit: 0.2 mm (0.0079 in)

Head height

Standard height: 133.2 mm (5.2441 in)

Warpage limit: 0.2 mm (0.0079 in)

Maximum Repairable limit: 133.0 mm (5.2362 in)

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Fig. 86: Inspection Of Cylinder Head

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5. Water jacket sealing plugs seating surfaces.

Reassembly

1. Install Spark plug and tighten all the spark plugs to specified torque.

Torque: 18 N.m (13 lb ft)

2. Tighten sub gear setting bolt.

1. Use J-42686 gear spring lever to turn sub gear to right direction until the M5 bolt aligns with the
hole between camshaft driven gear and sub gear.
2. Tighten the M5 bolt to a suitable torque to prevent the sub gear from moving.

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Fig. 87: Turning Sub Gear To Right Direction To Align M5 Bolt Hole
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3. Install camshaft drive gear assembly and tighten three bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 10 N.m (87 lb in)

4. Install camshaft assembly and camshaft bearing cap, tighten twenty bolts on one side bank to the
specified torque.
1. Apply engine oil to camshaft journal and bearing surface of camshaft bearing cap.
2. Align timing mark on intake camshaft (one dot for right bank, two dots for left bank) and exhaust
camshaft (one dot for right bank, two dots for left bank) to timing mark on camshaft drive gear (one
dot).

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Fig. 88: Identifying Timing Mark On Intake Camshaft (1 Of 3)

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

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Fig. 89: Identifying Timing Mark On Intake Camshaft (2 Of 3)

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Fig. 90: Identifying Timing Mark On Intake Camshaft (3 Of 3)

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5. Tighten twenty bolts in numerical order on each bank as shown in the illustration.

Torque: 10 N.m (87 lb in)

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Fig. 91: Tightening Head Bolts In Sequence

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6. Tighten bolt for camshaft drive gear assembly pulley to the specified torque.

Torque: 98 N.m (72 lb ft)

VALVE SPRING, OIL CONTROLLER, VALVE, VALVE GUIDE

VALVE SPRING, OIL CONTROLLER, VALVE, VALVE GUIDE AND ASSOCIATED PARTS

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Fig. 92: Exploded View Of Valve Spring, Oil Controller, Valve, Valve Guide
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

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Disassembly

1. Remove camshaft bearing cap fixing bolts (1).

2. Remove camshaft assembly (intake).
3. Remove camshaft assembly (Exhaust side).
4. Remove shim (4) and tappet (5).
5. Use the J-8062 valve spring compressor and J-42898 valve spring compressor adapter to remove split
collar.

Fig. 93: Removing Valve Springs With Valve Spring Compressor

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

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6. Remove valve spring.

7. Remove valve.
8. Remove oil controller and spring lower seat.
9. Remove the valve guide using the J-42899 valve guide replacer.

Inspection and Repair

Valve Spring

CAUTION: Visually inspect the valve springs and replace them if damage or abnormal
wear is evident.

1. Measure the free height of the springs. The springs must be replaced if the free height is below the
specified limit.

Standard: 44.6 mm (1.756 in)

Limit: 43.6 mm (1.717 in)

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Fig. 94: Measuring Free Height Of Springs

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2. Measure the valve spring squareness with a steel square and replace the valve springs if the measured
value exceeds the specified limit.

Limit: 2 mm (0.079 in)

Fig. 95: Measuring Valve Spring Squareness

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

3. Using a spring tester to compress the springs to the installed height, measure the compressed spring
tension, and replace the springs if the measured tension is below the specified limit.

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At installed height: 35.0 mm (1.38 in)

Standard: 196 N (44 lb)

Limit: Less than 181 N (41 lb)

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Fig. 96: Measuring Compressed Spring Tension

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Valve Guide

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CAUTION: Take care not to damage the valve seat contact surface, when removing
carbon adhering to the valve head. Carefully inspect the valve stem for
scratches or abnormal wear. If these conditions are present, the valve and
the valve guide must be replaced as a set.

1. Measure the valve stem diameter with a micrometer. If the valve stem diameter is less than the specified
limit, the valve and the valve guide must be replaced as a set.

Diameter of Valve Stem

Intake

Standard: 5.977 mm - 5.959 mm (0.2353 in - 0.2346 in)

Limit: 5.90 mm (0.2323 in)

Exhaust

Standard: 5.952 mm - 5.970 mm (0.2343 in - 0.2350 in)

Limit: 5.90 mm (0.2323 in)

Fig. 97: Measuring Valve Stem Diameter

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

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2. Measure the inside diameter of the valve guide with a micrometer. Subtract the measured outer diameter
of the valve stem from the measured inner diameter of the valve guide. If the value exceeds the specified
limit, the valve and the valve guide must be replaced as a set.

Inside Diameter of the Vale Guide

Inlet clearance

Standard: 0.023 mm - 0.056 mm (0.0009 in - 0.0002 in)

Limit: 0.20 mm (0.00787 in)

Exhaust clearance

Standard: 0.030 mm - 0.063 mm (0.0012 in - 0.0025 in)

Limit: 0.20 mm (0.00787 in)

Valve Guide Replacement

1. Using Valve guide replacer: J-42899, drive out the valve guide from the combustion chamber side.

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Fig. 98: Removing Valve Guide From Combustion Chamber

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2. Apply engine oil to the outside of the valve guide. Using valve guide replacer J-42899, drive in a new
valve guide from the camshaft side, and check the valve guide height.

Valve guide upper end height: 13.0 mm (0.5118 in)

(Measured from the cylinder head upper face)

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Fig. 99: Checking Valve Guide Height

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3. Check the clearance. If the clearance is less than the specified value, ream the inside diameter of valve
guide. Using a sharp 6 mm reamer, ream the valve guide to obtain the specified clearance.

Valve Seat

1. Measure the protrusion of the valve stem when a new valve is installed in the cylinder head. If the
protrusion of the valve stem exceeds the limit, replace the valve seat insert or the cylinder head assembly.

Protrusion of valve stem

Intake

Standard: 39.32 mm (1.5480 in)

Limit: 39.47 mm (1.5539 in)

Exhaust

Standard: 39.3 mm (1.5472 in)

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Limit: 39.45 mm (1.5531 in)

Fig. 100: Measuring Protrusion Of Valve Stem

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2. Measure the valve seat contact width. Make the necessary corrections if the seat contact surface is
damaged or rough or if the contact width wear exceeds the limit.

Valve seat contact width

Standard: 1.1 mm (0.0433 in)

Limit: 1.7 mm (0.0669 in)

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Fig. 101: Identifying Valve Seat Contact Width

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Contact Surface Angle on Valve Seat on Valve

1. Measure contact surface angle on valve seat.

2. If the measured value exceeds the limit, replace valve, valve guide and valve seat as a set.

Valve contact surface angle: 45°

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Fig. 102: Identifying Valve Contact Surface Angle

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Valve Seat Insert Correction

1. Remove the carbon from the valve seat insert surface.

2. Use a valve cutter to minimize scratches and other rough areas. This will bring the contact width back to
the standard value. Remove only the scratches and rough areas. Do not cut away too much. Take care not
to cut away unblemished areas of the valve seat surface.

Valve seat angle degree: 90°

Fig. 103: Identifying Valve Seat Angle Degrees

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3. Apply abrasive compound to the valve seat insert surface.

4. Insert the valve into the valve guide.
5. Turn the valve while lapping it to fit the valve seat insert.
6. Check that the valve contact width is correct.
7. Check that the valve seat insert surface is in contact with the entire circumference of the valve.

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Fig. 104: Lapping Valve Seat Surface

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Valve Seat Insert Replacement

1. Arc weld the rod at several points. Be careful not to damage the aluminum section.
2. Allow the rod to cool for a few minutes. This will cause the valve seat to shrink.
3. Strike the rod and pull it out.

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Fig. 105: Allowing Arc Welding Rod To Cool

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4. Carefully clean the valve seat press-fit section on the cylinder head side.
5. Heat the press-fit section with steam or some other means to cause expansion. Cool the valve seat with
dry ice or some other means.
6. Insert the press-fit section into the valve seat horizontally.

Standard fitting interference: 0.14 mm - 0.09 mm (0.0055 in - 0.0035 in)

7. After insertion, use a seat grinder to grind finish the seating face. Carefully note the seating angle, the
contact width, and the depression.
8. Lap the valve and the seat.

Reassembly

1. install valve guide (1) to cylinder head. Apply engine oil to the outside of the valve guide. Using valve
guide replacer J-42899, drive in a new valve guide from the camshaft side.
2. Install oil controller (3) and spring lower seat (2). Using oil controller replacer J-37281, drive in a new oil
controller.

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Fig. 106: Installing Oil Controller And Spring Lower Seat

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3. Install valve to valve guide. Before installing valve guide apply engine oil to the outside of the valve
stem.
4. Install valve spring to cylinder head. Attach the valve spring to the lower spring seat. The painted area of
the valve spring should be facing downward.

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Fig. 107: View Of Valve Spring (Painted Area At Bottom)

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

5. Install lower valve spring seat, valve spring and upper valve spring seat then put split collars on the upper
spring seat, using the J-8062 valve spring compressor and J-42898 valve spring compressor adapter to

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install the split collars.

Fig. 108: Installing Valve Springs With Valve Spring Compressor

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6. Install tappet with shim.

7. Install camshaft assembly.
l Refer to CAMSHAFT.

Valve Clearance Adjustments

NOTE: To adjust valve clearance, apply engine oil to the cam as well as to

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the adjusting shim (2) with the cylinder head built on the cylinder
block, give a few turns to the camshaft by means of timing pulley
tightening bolt, and measure valve clearance when the nose of cam
is just opposite of maximum cam lift (1) as shown in illustration
below.

Fig. 109: Adjusting Valve Clearance

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Valve Clearance Standard Value (Cold)

Intake: 0.23 mm - 0.33 mm (0.0091 in - 0.0130 in)

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Exhaust: 0.25 mm - 0.35 mm (0.0098 in - 0.0138 in)

Selection of Adjusting Shim

Shim to be selected = (Thickness of removed shim) + (Valve clearance measurement- Standard value)

Based on the above formula, the best suited shim should be selected from 41 types of shim (differently thick at
0.02 mm (0.0008 in) intervals from 2.40 mm (0.0945 in) through 3.2 mm (0.1260 in) thick). Install the shim and
check valve clearance.

Replacement of Shim

Let the cam push down the edge of tappet by using J-42689 valve clearance adjusting tool and push out the
shim with a flat blade screw driver as shown in illustrations below.

Fig. 110: Removing Shim (1 Of 3)

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

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Fig. 111: Removing Shim (2 Of 3)

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Fig. 112: Removing Shim (3 Of 3)

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CAMSHAFT
CAMSHAFT AND ASSOCIATED PARTS

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Fig. 113: Exploded View Of Camshaft & Associated Parts

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Disassembly

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1. Remove fixing bolt (5) for camshaft drive gear pulley using the J-43041 universal holder.

Fig. 114: Removing Camshaft Drive Gear Pulley Bolt

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2. Remove twenty fixing bolts from intake and exhaust camshaft bracket on one side bank, then camshaft
brackets (2).

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Fig. 115: Removing Camshaft Bracket Fixing Bolts

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3. Remove camshaft assembly (3), (4) with camshaft end plug.

4. Remove three fixing bolts (7) from camshaft drive gear retainer (8), then camshaft drive gear assembly.
5. Use the snap ring pliers to remove the snap ring(1).
6. Remove the wave washer(2), sub gear(3) and spring camshaft gear(4) from the camshaft assembly(5).

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Fig. 116: Removing Wave Washer, Sub Gear And Spring Camshaft Gear From Camshaft Assembly
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Inspection And Repair

1. Use a micrometer to measure the cam lobe height and uneven wear. Replace the camshaft if either the
lobe height or the uneven wear exceeds the specified limit.

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Lobe height: 44.709 mm (1.7602 in)

Uneven wear: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

Fig. 117: Measuring Cam Lobe Height & Uneven Wear

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2. Use a micrometer to measure the diameter and the uneven wear of the camshaft journals.

Replace the camshaft if the diameter or the uneven wear exceeds the specified limit.

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Journal Diameter

Standard: 25.972 mm - 25.993 mm (1.0225 in - 1.0233 in)

Limit: 25.8 mm (1.0157 in)

Uneven wear: 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

Fig. 118: Measuring Diameter & Uneven Wear

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3. Place the camshaft on V-blocks.

Slowly rotate the camshaft and measure the runout with a dial indicator.

Replace the camshaft if the runout exceeds the specified limit.

Runout

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Limit: 0.1 mm (0.0039 in)

Fig. 119: Checking Camshaft Runout

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4. Measure the camshaft journal oil clearance.

1. Measure the camshaft bracket housing inside diameter.

NOTE: Tighten camshaft bracket (2) to specified torque before measuring

the camshaft bracket inside diameter. Torque: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

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Fig. 120: Measuring Camshaft Bracket Housing Inside Diameter

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2. Subtract the camshaft outside diameter from the camshaft bracket housing inside diameter.

Oil Clearance

Standard: 0.027 mm - 0.078 mm (0.0011 in - 0.0031 in)

Limit: 0.11 mm (0.0043 in)

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Fig. 121: Measuring Camshaft Journal Oil Clearance

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5. Replace the cylinder head and/or camshaft if the measured oil clearance exceeds the specified limit.
1. Carefully clean the camshaft journal, the camshaft bracket, and the cylinder head.
2. Install camshaft assembly and camshaft brackets (2), tighten twenty bolts (1) on one side bank to
the specified torque.

Torque: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

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Fig. 122: Tightening Sequence Camshaft Assembly Bolts

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3. Measure the camshaft thrust clearance with a dial indicator. Replace the camshaft and/or the
cylinder head if the camshaft thrust clearance exceeds the specified limit.

Camshaft thrust Clearance

Standard: 0.03 mm - 0.08 mm (0.0012 in. - 0.0031 in.)

Limit: 0.12 mm (0.0047 in)

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Fig. 123: Measuring Camshaft Thrust Clearance

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Reassembly

1. Install camshaft drive gear assembly and tighten three bolts to specified torque.

Torque: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

2. Install the spring; camshaft gear (1) into the camshaft assembly.

Ensure the clearance is between the right side of the spring; camshaft gear (1) and the dowel pin (2).

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Fig. 124: Installing Camshaft Gear Into Camshaft Assembly

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3. Align the dowel pin on the sub gear to the clearance of the spring; camshaft gear made in step 2 and
install the sub gear (3).
4. Install the wave washer (2). Use snap ring pliers to install the snap ring (1).

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Fig. 125: Installing Wave Washer & Snap Ring

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5. Tighten sub gear setting bolt.

a. Use J-42686 gear spring lever to pre-load the sub gear. Turn the sub gear in a clockwise direction
until the M5 bolt hole aligns with the hole in the camshaft driven gear.
b. Install the M5 bolt and tighten to a suitable torque to prevent the sub gear from moving.

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Fig. 126: Pre-Loading Sub Gear By Turning Sub Gear In Clockwise Direction
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6. Align the timing mark on the retainer and dowel pin of the camshaft drive gear.
7. Install camshaft assembly and camshaft brackets, tighten twenty bolts on one side bank to the specified
torque.
a. Apply engine oil to camshaft journal and bearing surface of camshaft bracket.
b. Align timing mark on intake camshaft (one dot for right bank, two dots for left bank) and exhaust
camshaft (one dot for right bank, two dots for left bank) to timing mark on camshaft drive gear (one
dot).

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Fig. 127: Identifying Timing Mark On Intake Camshaft (1 Of 6)

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

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Fig. 128: Identifying Timing Mark On Intake Camshaft (2 Of 6)

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Fig. 129: Identifying Timing Mark On Intake Camshaft (3 Of 6)

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Fig. 130: Identifying Timing Mark On Intake Camshaft (4 Of 6)

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Fig. 131: Identifying Timing Mark On Intake Camshaft (5 Of 6)

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Fig. 132: Identifying Timing Mark On Intake Camshaft (6 Of 6)

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c. Tighten twenty bolts in numerical order on one side bank as shown in the illustration.

Torque: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

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Fig. 133: Tightening Sequence Head Bolts

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8. If the oil seal requires replacement, use the J-42985 to install the oil seal.

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Fig. 134: Installing Oil Seal

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9. If the camshaft end plug requires replacement, use the J-42985 to install the camshaft end plug.

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Fig. 135: Installing Camshaft End Plug

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10. Tighten bolt for camshaft drive gear pulley to the specified torque using the J-43041 universal holder.

Torque: 98 N.m (72 lb ft)

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Fig. 136: Installing Camshaft Drive Gear Pulley Bolt

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CRANKSHAFT
CRANKSHAFT AND ASSOCIATED PARTS

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Fig. 137: Exploded View Of Crankshaft & Associated Parts

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Disassembly

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1. Remove cylinder head assembly (1). Refer to CYLINDER HEAD.

2. Remove crankcase with oil pan (2). Refer to OIL PAN AND CRANKCASE .

CAUTION: Take care not to damage or deform the sealing flange surface of
crankcase.

3. Remove oil pipe and O-ring (3).

4. Remove oil strainer and O-ring (4).
5. Remove oil pump assembly (5).
6. Remove crankcase side bolts (6).
7. Remove oil gallery (7).
8. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly (8). Refer to PISTON, PISTON RING AND
CONNECTING ROD.
9. Remove flywheel (9).
10. Remove rear oil seal retainer (10).
11. Remove main bearing cap (11).
12. Remove crankshaft (12).

Inspection And Repair For Bearings

1. Inspect Crankshaft

Set the dial indicator as shown in the illustration and measure the crankshaft thrust clearance. If the thrust
clearance exceeds the specified limit, replace the thrust bearings as a set.

Thrust Clearance

Standard: 0.06 mm - 0.24 mm (0.0024 in - 0.0094 in)

Limit: 0.30 mm (0.0118 in)

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Fig. 138: Measuring Crankshaft Thrust Clearance

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Main Bearing Clearance

1. Remove the bearing caps and measure the oil clearance.

2. Remove the main bearing cap fixing bolts in the sequence shown in the illustration.

Arrange the removed main bearing caps in the cylinder number order.

Remove the main bearings.

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Fig. 139: Removing Main Bearings

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3. Remove the crankshaft.

Remove the main bearings.

4. Clean the upper and lower bearings as well as the crankshaft main journal.
5. Check the bearings for damage or excessive wear.

The bearings must be replaced as a set if damage or excessive wear is discovered during inspection.

6. Set the upper bearings and the thrust washers to their original positions.

Carefully install the crankshaft.

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7. Set the lower bearings to the bearing cap original position.

8. Apply plastigage to the crankshaft journal unit as shown in the illustration.

NOTE: Do not set the plastigage on the oil hole.

Fig. 140: Applying Plastigage To Crankshaft Journal

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

9. Install main bearing caps, oil gallery and crank case bolts in the order shown, and tighten each bolt to the
specified torque.

NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the crank case side bolts.

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Main bearing cap bolts.

Torque: 39 N.m (29lb ft)

Oil gallery fixing bolts.

Torque:

1st step: 29 N.m (22 lb ft)

2nd step: 55°- 65°

Crank case side bolts

Torque: 39 N.m (29lb ft)

NOTE: Do not allow the crankshaft to rotate.

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Fig. 141: Installing Main Bearing Caps, Oil Gallery And Crank Case Bolts
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10. Remove the main bearing caps in the sequence shown in the illustration.

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Fig. 142: Removing Main Bearing Caps In Sequence

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11. Measure the plastigage width and determine the oil clearance. If the oil clearance exceeds the specified
limit, replace the main bearings as a set and/or replace the crankshaft.

Standard: 0.019 mm - 0.043 mm (0.0007 in - 0.0017 in)

Limit: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

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Fig. 143: Measuring Plastigage Width & Determine Oil Clearance

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12. Clean the plastigage from the bearings and the crankshaft.

Remove the crankshaft and the bearings.

Crankshaft Inspection

Inspect the surface of the crankshaft journal and crank pins for excessive wear and damage. Inspect the oil seal
fitting surfaces for excessive wear and damage. Inspect the oil ports for obstructions.

Inspection And Repair For Crankshaft

1. Carefully set the crankshaft on the V-blocks. Slowly rotate the crankshaft and measure the runout. If the
crankshaft runout exceeds the specified limit, the crankshaft must be replaced. Runout: 0.04 mm (0.0016
in)

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Fig. 144: Measuring Crankshaft Runout

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2. Measure the diameter and the uneven wear of main journal and crank pin. If the crankshaft wear exceeds
the specified limit, crankshaft must be replaced.

Main journal diameter: 63.918 mm - 63.933 mm (2.5165 in - 2.5170 in)

Crank pin diameter: 53.922 mm - 53.937 mm (2.1229 in. - 2.1235 in.)

Uneven wear limit: 0.005 mm (0.0002 in)

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Fig. 145: Measuring Main Journal Diameter & Uneven Wear

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Crankshaft Bearing Selection

When installing new crankshaft bearings or replacing bearings, see Fig. 148 below. Select and install the new
crankshaft bearings, paying close attention to the cylinder block journal hole.

1. Diameter size mark (1) and the crankshaft journal.

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Fig. 146: Identifying Crankshaft Diameter Size Marks On Cylinder Block

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2. Diameter size mark (1).

The diameter size marks are stamped on the No.1 crankshaft balancer as shown in the illustration.

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Fig. 147: Identifying Crankshaft Diameter Size Marks That Are Stamped On The No.1 Crankshaft
Balancer
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NOTE: Take care to ensure the bearings are positioned correctly.

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Fig. 148: Identifying Main Bearing Chart

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Reassembly

1. Crankshaft (12)
l Install the main bearings to the cylinder block and the main bearing caps.

l Be sure that they are positioned correctly.

l Apply new engine oil to the upper and lower main bearing faces.

NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the main bearing back faces.

Fig. 149: Identifying Main Bearing

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

l Carefully mount the crankshaft.

l Apply engine oil to the thrust washer.
l Assemble the thrust washer to the No.3 bearing journal.

NOTE: The oil grooves must face the crankshaft.

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Fig. 150: Installing Thrust Washer To No.3 Bearing Journal

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2. Rear oil seal (10)

l Remove the oil from the cylinder block and the retainer mounting surface.

l Apply sealant (TB-1207B or equivalent) to the retainer mounting surface, following the pattern
shown in the illustration.

The retainer must be installed within 5 minutes after sealant application to prevent premature
hardening of sealant.

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Fig. 151: Applying Sealant Retainer Mounting Surface

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l Apply engine oil to the oil seal lip.

l Align the cylinder block dowel pin holes with the rear retainer dowel pins.
l Tighten the rear retainer fixing bolts. New bolts should be used when installing rear retainer.

Torque: 18 N.m (13 lb ft)

NOTE: Be very careful not to disengage the oil seal garter spring during
installation of the rear retainer.

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Fig. 152: Tightening Sequence Rear Retainer Fixing Bolts

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

If the seal was removed from retainer for replacement, apply engine oil to the oil seal lip and install
the oil seal using J-39201 oil seal installer.

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Fig. 153: Installing Oil Seal

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3. Flywheel (9)
1. Thoroughly clean and remove the oil from the threads of crankshaft.
2. Remove the oil from the crankshaft and flywheel mounting faces.
3. Mount the flywheel on the crankshaft and then install the washer.
4. Hold the crankshaft to prevent from rotating then install the bolts in the order shown to the
specified torque.

Torque: 54 N.m (40 lb ft)

NOTE: Do not reuse the bolt and do not apply oil or thread lock to the bolt.

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Fig. 154: Installing Flywheel Bolts In Sequence

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4. Piston and connecting rod assembly (8)

l Apply engine oil to the cylinder bores, the connecting rod bearings and the crankshaft pins. Check
to see that the piston ring end gaps are correctly positioned.

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Fig. 155: Identifying Pistion Front Mark

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l Insert the piston/connecting rod assemblies into each cylinder with the piston ring compressor. The
front marks must be facing the front of the engine.
l Match the numbered caps with the numbers on the connecting rods. Align the punched marks on
the connecting rods and caps.
l Apply engine oil to the threads and seating faces of the nuts.

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l Tighten the nuts.

Torque: 54 N.m (40 lb ft)

After tightening the cap nuts, check to see that the crankshaft rotates smoothly.

NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.

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Fig. 156: Identifying Piston Front Marks Must Be Facing The Front Of The Engine
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

5. Install oil gallery (7) and tighten the bolts in 2 steps, in the order shown.

1st step: 29 N.m (22 lb ft)

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2nd step: 55°- 65°

Fig. 157: Installing Oil Gallery

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6. Cylinder block side bolts (6)

l Tighten all the bolts to the specified torque in the order shown.

Torque: 39 N.m (29 lb ft)

NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the crank case side bolts.

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Fig. 158: Tightening Sequence Cylinder Block Side Bolts

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

7. Install oil pump assembly (5). Refer to OIL PUMP .

8. Install oil strainer and O-ring (4).
9. Install oil pipe and O-ring (3) and tighten the bolts.

Torque: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

10. Install crankcase with oil pan (2).

1. Completely remove all residual sealant, lubricant and moisture from the sealing surfaces. The
surfaces must be perfectly dry.
2. Apply a correct width bead of sealant (TB- 1207C or its equivalent) to the contact surfaces of the
oil pan. There must be no gaps in the bead.
3. The crankcase assembly must be installed within 5 minutes after sealant application.

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4. Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

Torque: 10 N.m (87 lb in)

Fig. 159: Applying Sealant To Contact Surfaces Of Oil Pan

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

11. Install cylinder head assembly. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD.

PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD

PISTON, CONNECTING ROD AND ASSOCIATE PARTS

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Fig. 160: Exploded View Of Piston, Connecting Rod & Associate Parts
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Disassembly

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1. Remove cylinder head assembly (1). Refer to CYLINDER HEAD.

2. Remove cylinder head gasket (2).
3. Remove crankcase with oil pan (3). Refer to OIL PAN AND CRANKCASE .
4. Remove oil pipe and O-ring (4).
5. Remove oil strainer and O-ring (5).
6. Remove oil gallery (6).
7. Remove connecting rod cap with connecting rod lower bearing (12).
8. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly (7).

NOTE: Before removing piston and connecting rod assembly, measure thrust
clearance.

Fig. 161: Measuring Thrust Clearance

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Remove any ridge or carbon build up from the top end of the cylinder.
l

9. Remove the piston rings (8) with a piston ring expander. Arrange the removed piston rings in the cylinder
number order.

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Fig. 162: Removing Piston Rings With Piston Ring Expander

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

10. Remove the piston pin (9) using J-24086-C piston pin service set and piston support with a press.

NOTE: Keep the parts removed from each cylinder separate. All parts must be

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reinstalled in their original positions. Heating the connecting rod will

permit easy removal of the piston pin.

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Fig. 163: Removing Piston Pin

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11. Piston (10)

12. Connecting rod (11)

Inspection and Repair

Pistons

Carefully clean away all the carbon adhering to the piston head and the piston ring grooves.

NOTE: Never use a wire brush to clean the pistons. Damage will result. Visually check
each piston for cracking, scoring, and other signs of excessive wear. If any of
the above conditions are found, the piston must be replaced.

Piston Diameter

1. Measure the piston outside diameter with micrometer at the piston grading position and a right angle to
the piston pin.

Piston grading position (from piston head)

Piston grading position: 43.0 mm (1.6929 in)

Fig. 164: Measuring Piston Outside Diameter

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

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The size mark (1) for piston outside diameter is represented as shown in Figure.

Outside Diameter

Size Mark A: 93.360 mm - 93.370 mm (3.6756 in - 3.6760 in)

Size Mark B: 93.371 mm - 93.380 mm (3.6760 in - 3.6764 in)

Size Mark C: 93.381 mm - 93.390 mm (3.6764 in - 3.6768 in)

Fig. 165: Identifying Piston Front Mark

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

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Measure the cylinder bore inside diameter. Refer to CYLINDER BLOCK.

Fig. 166: Measuring Cylinder Bore Inside Diameter

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Piston Rings

Any worn or damaged part discovered during engine overhaul must be replaced with a new one.

1. Ring end gap measurement

l Insert the piston ring into the bore.

l Push the ring by the piston, at a right angle to the wall, into the point at which the cylinder bore
diameter is the smallest.
l Measure the ring end gap.

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Compression Ring

1st ring

Standard: 0.300 mm - 0.400 mm (0.0118 in - 0.0157 in)

Limit: 1.0 mm (0.0394 in)

2nd ring

Standard: 0.450 mm - 0.600 mm (0.0177 in - 0.0236 in)

Limit: 1.2 mm (0.0472 in)

Oil ring

Standard: 0.150 mm - 0.450 mm (0.0059 in - 0.0177 in)

Limit: 1.05 mm (0.0413 in)

Fig. 167: Measuring Ring End Gap

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

l Positioning mark (1) is painted as shown in the illustration.

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Marked T: No.1 Compression ring

Marked T2: No.2 Compression ring

Fig. 168: Identifying Ring Mark

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2. Measure the clearance between the piston ring groove and the piston ring with a feeler gauge. If the
piston ring groove / piston ring clearance exceeds the specified limit, the piston must be replaced.

Compression Ring Clearance

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Standard: 0.025 mm - 0.065 mm (0.0006 in.-0.0015 in)

Limit: 0.1mm (0.0059 in)

Fig. 169: Measuring Clearance Between Piston Ring Groove

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Piston Pin

NOTE: Do not reuse the old piston pin.

1. Use a micrometer to measure the new piston pin outside diameter in both directions at three different
positions.
2. Measure the inside diameter of the connecting rod small end. If the fitting interference between the small
end and pin does not conform to the specified value, the connecting rod must be replaced.

Standard: 0.023 mm - 0.038 mm (0.0009 in - 0.0015 in)

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Fig. 170: Measuring Piston Pin Outside Diameter

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

3. Insert the new pin into the piston and rotate it. If the pin rotates smoothly with no backlash, the clearance
is normal. If there is backlash or roughness, measure the clearance. If the clearance exceeds the specified
limit, the piston must be replaced.

Clearance

Standard: 0.010 mm - 0.017 mm (0.0004 in.-0.0007 in)

Limit: 0.040 mm (0.0016 in)

Connecting Rods

1. Check the connecting rod alignment If either the bend or the twist exceeds the specified limit, the
connecting rod must be replaced.

Bend per 100 mm: (3.937 in)

Limit: 0.15 (0.0059)

Twist per 100 mm: (3.937 in)

Limit: 0.20 (0.0078)

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Fig. 171: Checking Connecting Rod Alignment

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

2. Measure the connecting rod thrust clearance. Use a feeler gauge to measure the thrust clearance at the
large end of the connecting rod If the clearance exceeds the specified limit, the connecting rod must be
replaced.

Standard: 0.16 mm - 0.35 mm (0.0063 in. - 0.0138 in)

Limit: 0.40 mm (0.0157 in)

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Fig. 172: Measuring Connecting Rod Thrust Clearance

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

3. Measure the oil clearance between the connecting rod and the crankshaft.
1. Remove the connecting rod cap nuts and the rod caps (12).

Arrange the removed rod caps in the cylinder number order.

2. Clean the rod bearings and the crankshaft pins.

3. Carefully check the rod bearings. If even one bearing is found to be damaged or badly worn, the
entire bearing assembly must be replaced as a set. Reinstall the bearings in their original positions.
Apply plastigage to the crank pin.

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Fig. 173: Measuring Oil Clearance Between Connecting Rod And Crankshaft
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

4. Reinstall the rod caps (12) to their original positions.

l Tighten the rod cap nuts.

Torque: 54 N.m (40 lb ft)

NOTE: Do not allow the crankshaft to rotate.

5. Remove the rod caps.

6. Measure the width of the plastigage and determine the oil clearance. If the oil clearance exceeds the
limit, replace the rod bearing as a set.

Standard: 0.019 mm - 0.043 mm (0.0007 in - 0.0017 in)

Limit: 0.08 mm (0.0031 in)

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Fig. 174: Determining Rod Bearing Oil Clearance

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7. Clean the plastigage from the bearings and the crankshaft pins.

Con-Rod Bearing Selection

Select and install the new connecting rod bearings, paying close attention to the connecting rod big end
diameter size mark (1).

NOTE: Take care not to confuse the alignment mark (2) and the size mark (1) during the
installation procedure.

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Fig. 175: Installing Connecting Rod Bearings

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Reassembly

1. Install connecting rod

2. Install piston
3. Install piston pin
l Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the piston pin. Try to insert the piston pin into the piston pin hole
with normal finger pressure.

NOTE: When changing piston / connecting rod combinations, do not change

the piston / piston pin combination and do not reuse the old piston
pin.

l Attach the piston to the connecting rod with the piston front mark and the connecting rod front
mark on the same side.

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Fig. 176: Identifying Piston Front Mark

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l With J-24086-C Piston pin service set and a press, press fit the piston pin.

NOTE: Heat the connecting rod small end to a suitable temperature to

ensure smooth installation.

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Fig. 177: Installing Piston Pin

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4. Install piston ring with the piston ring expander.

The compression ring must be set with the T mark (1) facing up.

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Marked T: No.1 Compression ring

Marked T2: No.2 Compression ring

Fig. 178: Identifying Compression Ring T Mark

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Install piston rings in the following sequence.

1. Oil ring
1. Expander ring

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2. Upper side rail

3. Lower side rail
2. 2nd compression ring
3. 1st compression ring

The compression rings must be set with the T or T2 mark facing up.

Marked T: No.1 Compression ring

Marked T2: No.2 Compression ring

After installation, apply engine oil to the entire circumference of the piston rings. Check to see that
all the rings rotate smoothly.

Fig. 179: Installing Piston Rings

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

5. Install piston and connecting rod assembly.

l Insert the bearings into the connecting rods and caps. Apply new engine oil to the bearing faces and
nuts.

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l Tighten the connecting rod cap nuts

Torque: 54 N.m (40 lb ft)

NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.

6. Install oil gallery. Refer to CRANKSHAFT AND MAIN BEARINGS .

7. Install oil strainer and O-ring.
8. Install oil pipe and O-ring.
9. Install crankcase with oil pan. Refer to OIL PAN AND CRANKCASE .
10. Install cylinder head gasket.
11. Install cylinder head assembly.
l Refer to CYLINDER HEAD.

CYLINDER BLOCK
CYLINDER BLOCK AND ASSOCIATED PARTS

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Fig. 180: Exploded View Of Cylinder Block & Associated Parts

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Disassembly

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1. Remove cylinder head assembly.

2. Remove cylinder head gasket.
3. Remove crankcase with oil pan.
4. Remove oil pipe and O-ring.
5. Remove oil strainer and O-ring.
6. Remove oil pump assembly.
7. Remove crankcase side bolts.
8. Remove oil gallery.
9. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly.
10. Remove flywheel.
11. Remove rear oil seal retainer assembly.
12. Remove main bearing cap.
13. Remove crankshaft.
14. Remove cylinder block.

Inspection and Repair

1. Remove the cylinder head gasket and any other material adhering to the upper surface of the cylinder
block. Be very careful not to allow any material to accidentally drop into the cylinder block. Be very
careful not to scratch the cylinder block.
2. Carefully remove the oil pump, rear oil seal retainer, and crankcase assembly installation surface seal.
3. Wipe the cylinder block clean.
4. Visually inspect the cylinder block. If necessary, use a flaw detector to perform a dye penetrate and
hydraulic (or air pressure) test. If cracking or other damage is discovered, the cylinder block must either
be repaired or replaced.

Flatness

1. Using a straight-edge and feeler gauge, check that the upper surface of the cylinder block is not warped.

CAUTION: Be very careful not to allow any material to accidentally drop into the
upper surface of the cylinder block. Be very careful not to scratch the
upper surface of the cylinder block.

2. The cylinder block must be reground or replaced if the warpage exceeds the limit.

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Fig. 181: Identifying Warpage Cylinder Block

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Warpage

Limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)

Maximum repairable limit: 0.15 mm (0.0059 in)

Cylinder Bore

Use a cylinder gauge to measure the cylinder bore diameter in both the axial and thrust directions. Each
measurement should be made at six points.

CAUTION: Be very careful not to allow any material to accidentally drop into the
upper surface of the cylinder block. Be very careful not to scratch the
upper surface of the cylinder block.

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Cylinder Bore Inside Diameter:

Limit: 93.530 mm (3.6823 in)

If the measurement exceed the specified limit, the cylinder block must be replaced.

Diameter:

Grade A: 93.400 mm - 93.410 mm (3.6772 in - 3.6776 in)

Grade B: 93.411 mm - 93.420 mm (3.6776 in - 3.6779 in)

Grade C: 93.421 mm - 93.430 mm (3.6780 in - 3.6783 in)

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Fig. 182: Measuring Cylinder Bore Inside Diameter

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

NOTE: For information on piston diameter, please Refer to INSPECTION AND REPAIR
of the Piston and Connecting Rod.

l The "Grade" mark (1) is stamped at the position illustrated.

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Fig. 183: Identifying Grade Mark Location

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Reassembly

1. Install cylinder block.

2. Install crankshaft.
l Install the main bearings to the cylinder block and the main bearing caps.

l Be sure that they are positioned correctly.

l Apply new engine oil to the upper and lower main bearing faces.

NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.

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Fig. 184: Identifying Main Bearing

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l Carefully mount the crankshaft.

l Apply engine oil to the thrust washer.
l Assemble the thrust washer to the No. 3 bearing journal.

NOTE: The oil grooves must face the crankshaft.

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Fig. 185: Installing Thrust Washer To No. 3 Bearing Journal

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

3. Install rear oil seal retainer.

l Remove oil on cylinder block and retainer fitting surface.

l Apply sealant (TB1207B or equivalent) to retainer fitting surface as shown in illustration.

l The oil seal retainer must be installed within 5 minutes after sealant application to prevent
premature hardening of sealant.

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Fig. 186: Applying Sealant To Oil Seal Retainer

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

l Apply engine oil to oil seal lip and align a dowel pin hole in the cylinder block with that in the
retainer.
l Tighten retainer fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 25 N.m (18 lb ft)

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Fig. 187: Tightening Sequence Retainer Fixing Bolts

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

4. Install flywheel
1. Thoroughly clean and remove the oil from the threads of crankshaft.
2. Remove the oil from the crankshaft and flywheel mounting faces.
3. Mount the flywheel on the crankshaft and then install the washer.
4. Holding the crankshaft stationary, tighten the flywheel bolts in the order shown.

Torque: 54 N.m (40 lb ft)

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NOTE: Do not reuse the bolts and do not apply oil or thread lock to the bolts.

Fig. 188: Tightening Flywheel Bolts In Sequence

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

5. Install piston and connecting rod assembly.

l Apply engine oil to the cylinder bores, the connecting rod bearings and the crankshaft pins.

NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.

l Check to see that the piston ring end gaps are correctly positioned.

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Fig. 189: Identifying Piston Front Mark

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l Insert the piston/connecting rod assemblies into each cylinder with the piston ring compressor.
l The front marks (1) must be facing the front of the engine.

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Fig. 190: Identifying Piston Front Marks Must Be Facing The Front Of The Engine
Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

6. Install oil gallery and tighten the bolts in 2 steps in the order shown.

1st step: 29 N.m (22 lb ft)

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2nd step: 55°- 65°

Fig. 191: Installing Oil Gallery

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7. Install cylinder block side bolts (1) and tighten crankcase bolts in sequence shown in the illustration.

Torque: 39 N.m (29 lb ft)

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Fig. 192: Tightening Sequence Cylinder Block Side Bolts

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

8. Install oil pump assembly. Refer to OIL PUMP .

9. Install oil strainer and O-ring.
10. Install oil pipe and O-ring.
11. Install crankcase with oil pan.
1. Completely remove all residual sealant, lubricant and moisture from the sealing surfaces. The
surfaces must be perfectly dry.
2. Apply a correct width bead of sealant (TB- 1207C or its equivalent) to the contact surfaces of the
crankcase. There must be no gaps in the bead.
3. The oil pan must be installed within 5 minutes after sealant application to prevent premature
hardening of sealant.
4. Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

Torque: 10 N.m (87 lb in)

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Fig. 193: Applying Sealant To Contact Surfaces Of Crankcase

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

12. Install cylinder head gasket.

13. Install cylinder head assembly. Refer to CYLINDER HEAD.

MAIN DATA AND SPECIFICATION

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

General Specification Chart

Specifications

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Item 6VE1
Engine type, number of cylinders and arrangement Water cooled, four cycle V6
Form of combustion chamber Pent-roof type
Valve mechanism 4-Cams, 4-Valves, DOHC Gear & Belt Drive
Cylinder liner type Casted in cylinder drive
Total piston displacement 3494 cc
Cylinder bore x stroke 93.4mm x 85mm (3.677 in x 3.346 in)
Compression ratio 9.1
Compression pressure at 300 rpm 1.37 MPa (14.0 Kg/cm2 )
Engine idling speed rpm Non adjustable (750)
Intake: 0.28 mm (0.11 in)
Valve clearance
Exhaust: 0.30mm (0.12in)
Oil capacity 5.3 liters
Ignition timing Non adjustable (20° BTDC at idle rpm)
Spark plug PK16PR11, RC10PYP4, K16PR-P11
Plug gap 1.0 mm-1.1 mm (0.0394 in - 0.0433 in)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Ignition coil, Spark plug, Crankshaft position sensor and Under cover

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Fig. 194: Exploded View Of Engine Assembly Torque Specifications (1 Of 5)

Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Cylinder Head Cover, Cylinder Head, Camshaft Bearing Cap, Common Chamber, EGR Valve And EGR Pipe,
Ion Sensing Module

Fig. 195: Exploded View Of Engine Assembly Torque Specifications (2 Of 5)

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Crankshaft main bearing, Flywheel, Crankcase, Oil pan, Timing belt tensioner, Timing pulley, Timing belt
cover, Oil pump, Oil gallery, Oil strainer & Water Pump

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Fig. 196: Exploded View Of Engine Assembly Torque Specifications (3 Of 5)

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Connecting Rod and Water Pump

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Fig. 197: Exploded View Of Engine Assembly Torque Specifications (4 Of 5)

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Engine Mount

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Fig. 198: Exploded View Of Engine Assembly Torque Specifications (5 Of 5)

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SPECIAL TOOL

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Fig. 199: Identifying Special Tool (1 Of 3)

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Fig. 200: Identifying Special Tool (2 Of 3)

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Fig. 201: Identifying Special Tool (3 Of 3)

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