1998 ISUZU TROOPER Service Repair Manual

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ISUZU TROOPER 1998  Service Repair Manual 6A– 76 ENGINE MECHANICAL
7) Apply plastigage to the crankshaft journal unit as
shown in the illustration.
8) Install the main bearing caps. Apply engine oil to
the bolt threads and the seats. Tighte

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ISUZU TROOPER 1998  Service Repair Manual ENGINE MECHANICAL 6A– 77
Crankshaft inspection
Inspect the surface of the crankshaft journals and crank
pins for excessive wear and damage.
Inspect the oil seal fitting surfaces for excessive wear
a

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ISUZU TROOPER 1998  Service Repair Manual 6A– 78 ENGINE MECHANICAL
Crankshaft Bearing Bore Grade Mark Position
Crankshaft bearing bore grade marks 
1or 2are
stamped on the rear right hand side of the cylinder
body.
Example:
No. 1 Bearing No

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ISUZU TROOPER 1998  Service Repair Manual ENGINE MECHANICAL 6A– 79
Main Bearing Crankshaft
Bore Diameter  mm(in) Main Journal Diameter  mm(in)Crankshaft Oil Clearance
Grade Inside Diameter Grade Outside DiameterBearing mm(in)
1 or - 69.927

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ISUZU TROOPER 1998  Service Repair Manual 6A– 80 ENGINE MECHANICAL
3. Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly
1) Apply engine oil to the cylinder bores, the
connecting rod bearings and the crankshaft pins
and each piston ring and piston.
2) Alig

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ISUZU TROOPER 1998  Service Repair Manual ENGINE MECHANICAL 6A– 81
8. Cylinder Block Rear Plate (A/T)
Align the rear plate with the cylinder block dowel
pins.
Tighten the rear plate to the specified torque.
Torque: 97 N·m (9.9 kg·m/72 lb

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ISUZU TROOPER 1998  Service Repair Manual 6A– 82 ENGINE MECHANICAL
2) Apply liquid gasket (TB1207B or equivalent)
between the cylinder block and the crankcase
fitting surfaces.
3) Install the timing gear case to the cylinder body.
4) Tighte

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ISUZU TROOPER 1998  Service Repair Manual 15. Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
1) Set oil seal with special tool.
2) Install front oil seal to timing gear case cover.
Crankshaft Front Oil Seal Installer: 5-8840-2061-0
3) Remove special tool and chec