2002 ISUZU AXIOM Service Repair Manual

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ISUZU AXIOM 2002  Service Repair Manual 6A±79
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
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, meas

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ISUZU AXIOM 2002  Service Repair Manual 6A±80
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
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

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ISUZU AXIOM 2002  Service Repair Manual 6A±81
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
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

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ISUZU AXIOM 2002  Service Repair Manual 6A±82
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Cylinder Block
Cylinder Block and Associated Parts
012RW010
Legend
(1) Cylinder Head Assembly
(2) Cylinder Head Gasket
(3) Crankcase with Oil Pan
(4) Oil Pipe and

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ISUZU AXIOM 2002  Service Repair Manual 6A±83
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
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 cyli

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ISUZU AXIOM 2002  Service Repair Manual 6A±84
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
012RS006
Reassembly
1. Install cylinder block.
2. Install crankshaft.
Install the main bearings to the cylinder block and
the main bearing caps.
Be sure that the

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ISUZU AXIOM 2002  Service Repair Manual 6A±85
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Apply engine oil to oil seal lip and align a dowel pin
hole in the cylinder block with that in the retainer.
Tighten retainer fixing bolts to the specified torqu

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ISUZU AXIOM 2002  Service Repair Manual 6A±86
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
6. Install oil gallery and tighten the bolts in 2 steps in the
order shown.
1st step : 29 N´m (22 lb ft)
2nd step : 55~ 65
012RS007
7. Install cylinder block si