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DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD) 4B2–26
Checking Failed TOD Control Unit Pin
NOTE:
1. Unplug the ECU connector and the pins, unless
otherwise specified.2. Before removing the ECU, turn off the ignition switch.
3. If the standard values are not observed, check the
pins with other testers.
Check
Pin
No.Circuit to be
testedIgnition
Switch
PositionEngine
StateMultimeter
Scale/
RangeMeasure
between Pin
NumberStandard ValveNote
14D-G MAPOFFSTOP14, 19Continuity : OK
(Gasoline)
20P-GNDOFFSTOP20, 19Continuity : OK
19GNDOFFSTOP19, GNDContinuity : OK
84H SWOFFSTOP8, 19No continuity (high,
4L) and continuity
(N) : OK
94L SWOFFSTOP9, 19No continuity (high)
and continuity (4L,
N) : OK
10AXLE SWONRUN10, 19Continuity : OKRemove ECU and start the engine. Move
the vehicle forth and back to connect axle
surely.
13DIAGOFFSTOP13 (TOD), 8
(DLC Con-
nector)Continuity : OKDLC connector terminal 8
25IND.aONSTOPDCV25 (+), 19 (–)8.0 14.5 VLighting SW ON : 0V
Lighting SW OFF : 8.0 14.5 V
26IND.bONSTOPDCV26 (+), 19 (–)8.0 14.5 V
27IND.cONSTOPDCV27 (+), 19 (–)8.0 14.5 V
30CHECK
LAMPONSTOPDCV30 (+), 19 (–)8.0 14.5 V
11ABS INONSTOPDCV11 (+), 19 (–)11 . 5 14.5 V
15Ref.ONSTOPDCV15 (+), 19 (–)5 9 VConnect ECU
24Ft.(+)ONSTOPDCV24 (+), 19 (–)0.7 6 VConnect ECU (off one tooth of speed
sensor ring) and move the vehicle making
sure of voltage change.
23Rr.(+)ONSTOPDCV23 (+), 19 (–)0.7 6 VConnect ECU (off one tooth of speed
sensor ring) and move the vehicle making
sure of voltage change.
18COM(-)ONSTOPDCV18 (+), 19 (–)0VConnect ECU
1VigONSTOPDCV1 (+), 19 (–)8 14.5 V
7BRAKEOFFSTOPDCV7 (+), 19 (–)8 14.5 VPress brake pedal
21TPSONSTOPDCV21 (+), 19 (–)0.2 4.6 VStep on the accelerator pedal and make
sure that voltage changes.
34WD OUTOFFSTOP3, 197 12 kDisconnect battery GND terminal
5ADC(+)OFFSTOP5, 1910 30 Disconnect battery GND terminal
4SOL(+)OFFSTOP4, 191.0 5.0 Disconnect battery GND terminal
12TOD SWONSTOPDCV12 (+), 19 (–)SW OFF : 0 V
SW ON : 8.0 14.5 VSW OFF : Contact point open
SW ON : Contact point close
6LIGHTINGONSTOPDCV6 (+), 19 (–)SW OFF : 8.0 14.5
V
SW ON : 0 V
28AUTO INDIONSTOPDCV28 (+), 19 (–)TOD : 0 V
2H & 4L : 8.0 14.5
VLighting SW ON : 0V
Lighting SW OFF : 8.0 14.5 V
29RR INDIONSTOPDCV29 (+), 19 (–)0 V
17US/JAPOFFSTOP17 (+), 19 (–)No continuity : OK

4B2–27 DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD)
Tech 2 Scan Tool
From 98 MY, Isuzu dealer service departments are
recommended to use Tech 2. Please refer to Tech 2 scan
tool user guide.
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Legend
(1) PCMCIA Card
(2) RS 232 Loop Back Connector(3) SAE 16/19 Adaptor
(4) DLC Cable
(5) Tech–2

DRIVE LINE CONTROL SYSTEM (TOD) 4B2–28
Getting Started
Before operating the Isuzu PCMCIA card with the
Tech 2, the following steps must be performed:
1. The Isuzu 98 System PCMCIA card (1) inserts into
the Tech 2 (5).
2. Connect the SAE 16/19 adapter (3) to the DLC cable
(4).
3. Connect the DLC cable to the Tech 2 (5)
4. Mark sure the vehicle ignition is off.
5. Connect the Tech 2 SAE 16/19 adapter to the vehicle
ALDL/DLC connector.
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6. The vehicle ignition turns on.
7. Verify the Tech 2 power up display.
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NOTE: The RS232 Loop back connector is only to use for
diagnosis of Tech 2 and refer to user guide of the Tech 2.
Operating Procedure
The power up screen is displayed when you power up the
tester with the Isuzu systems PCMCIA card. Follow the
operating procedure below.
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4C–3 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Diagnosis
ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Oil Leak At Front AxleWorn or defective oil seal.Replace the oil seal.
Front axle housing cracked.Repair or replace.
Oil Leak At Pinion ShaftToo much gear oil.Correct the oil level.
Oil seal worn or defective.Replace the oil seal.
Pinion flange loose or damaged.Tighten or replace.
Noises In Front Axle Drive Shaft
JointBroken or worn drive shaft joints and
bellows (BJ and DOJ).Replace the drive shaft joints and
bellows.
“Clank” When Accelerating From
“Coast”Loose drive shaft joint to output shaft
bolts.Tighten.
Damaged inner drive shaft joint.Replace.
Shudder or Vibration During
Acceleration
Excessive drive shaft joint angle.Repair.
AccelerationWorn or damaged drive shaft joints.Replace.
Sticking spider assembly (inner drive
shaft joint).Lubricate or replace.
Sticking joint assembly (outer drive
shaft joint).Lubricate or replace.
Vibration At Highway SpeedsOut of balance or out of round tires.Balance or replace.
Front end out of alignment.Align.
Noises in Front AxleInsufficient gear oil.Replenish the gear oil.
Wrong or poor grade gear oil.Replace the gear oil.
Drive pinion to ring gear backlash
incorrect.Adjust the backlash.
Worn or chipped ring gear, pinion
gear or side gear.Replace the ring gear, pinion gear or
side gear.
Pinion shaft bearing worn.Replace the pinion shaft bearing.
Wheel bearing worn.Replace the wheel bearing.
Differential bearing loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Wanders and PullsWheel bearing preload too tight.Adjust the wheel bearing preload.
Incorrect front alignment.Adjust the front alignment.
Steering linkage loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Steering gear out of adjustment.Adjust or replace the steering gear.
Tire worn or improperly inflated.Adjust the inflation or replace.
Front or rear suspension parts loose
or broken.Tighten or replace.
Front Wheel ShimmyWheel bearing worn or improperly
adjusted.Adjust or replace.
Incorrect front alignment.Adjust the front alignment.
Worn ball joint or bush.Replace the ball joint or bush.
Steering linkage loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Steering gear out of adjustment.Tighten or replace.
Tire worn or improperly inflated.Replace or adjust the inflation.
Shock absorber worn.Replace the shock absorber.

4C–4
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Rear Axle Shaft
Rear Axle Shaft and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Brake Caliper
(2) Brake Disc
(3) Wheel Pin
(4) Axle Shaft Assembly
(5) Back Plate
(6) Parking Brake Assembly
(7) Bearing Holder(8) Bearing
(9) Retainer
(10) Snap Ring
(11) Bolt
(12) Nut
(13) Antilock Brake System (ABS) Speed Sensor (if
so equipped)
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove tires and wheels. Refer to Wheel in Steering
section.3. Remove brake caliper. Use a wire to attach the brake
caliper to the frame. Refer to Disk Brakes in Brake
section.
4. Remove brake disc.
5. Remove ABS sensor (if so equipped).
6. Remove Parking brake assembly. Refer to Parking
Brakes in Brake section.

4C–5 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
7.Remove the parking brake cable mounting
bolts(Behind the back plate)(1).
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8. Remove the bearing holder mounting nuts.
9. Remove axle shaft assembly.
NOTE: Be sure not to damage the oil seal.
10. Remove snap ring.
11. Using a bearing remover 5–8840–2295–0 and press,
remove retainer together with the bearing holder.
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12. Remove bearing.
13. Remove bearing holder.
14. Remove back plate.15. Remove the wheel pins using a remover
5–8840–0079–0.
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Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
corrosion or any other abnormal conditions are found
through inspection.
Visual Check:
Check the following parts for wear, damage, noise or any
other abnormal conditions:
1. Axle shaft
2. Bearing
When checking the axle shaft, pay special attention to the
splined portions and replace the shaft if distortion or step
wear is noticeable. Correct slight step wear with a grinder.
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4C–6
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
Axle Shaft Run–out
Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 in)
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Axle Shaft Flange Run–out
Limit: 0.08 mm (0.003 in)
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Oil Seal Replacement
Remove the oil seal carefully not to damage the bearing
holder bore .
When installing, use oil seal installer 5–8840–2310–0.
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Installation
1. Install wheel pin.
2. Install back plate.
3. Install bearing holder.
4. Install bearing.
5. Install retainer by using a bearing installer
5–8840–2296–0, press fit together with the bearing.
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6. Install snap ring.
7. Install axle shaft assembly.
NOTE: Be sure not to damage the oil seal.
8. Tighten the bearing holder mounting nut to the
specified torque.
Torque: 74Nꞏm (7.5kgꞏm/54 Ib ft)

4C–7 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
9. Fix the parking brake cable mounting bolt (Behind the
back plate).
10. Install parking brake assembly, refer to Parking
Brakes in Brake section.
11. Install antilock brake system sensor (if so equipped).
12. Install brake disc.
13. Install brake caliper, refer to Disk Brakes in Brake
section.