2002 ISUZU AXIOM tires

4C±45 DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM
General Description
This publication contains essential removal, installation,
adjustment and maintenance procedures.
The front axle utilizes a central disconnect type front
axle/transfer case system.The drive axles are completely flexible assemblies,
consisting of inner and outer constant velocity (CV) drive
shaft joints connected by an axle shaft.
For description of front propeller shaft and universal joint,
refer to
Front Propeller Shaft in this section.
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.
ªClankº When Accelerating From
ªCoastºLoose 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.
Hub unit bearing worn.Replace the hub unit bearing.
Differential bearing loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Wanders and PullsIncorrect front alignment.Adjust the front alignment.
Steering unit loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Tire worn or improperly inflated.Adjust the inflation or replace.
Front or rear suspension parts loose
or broken.Tighten or replace.
Front Wheel ShimmyHub unit bearing worn.Replace.
Incorrect front alignment.Adjust the front alignment.
Worn ball joint or bush.Replace the ball joint or bush.
Steering unit loose or worn.Tighten or replace.
Tire worn or improperly inflated.Replace or adjust the inflation.
Shock absorber worn.Replace the shock absorber.

5A±52BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM
Chart B-24 Wheel Speed Input Abnormality (DTC 65 (Flash out) / C0238 (Serial
communications))
StepActionYe sNo
1Using TECH 2?Go to Step 2Go to Step 3
21. Connect TECH 2.
2. Select Snap shot manual trigger.
3. With wheel speed data displayed, run the vehicle when speed
has arrived at 30 km/h (18 mph).
4. Check speed data on each wheel (refer to the criterion given
below). * 1
Is the abnormal sensor condition found?
Replace.
Go to
Step 8
Go to Step 3
All the sensors
should follow the
following
flowchart (without
using TECH 2).
3Is there play in sensor/sensor ring?Repair.
Go to
Step 8Go to Step 4
4Is there powdered iron sticking to sensor/sensor ring?Repair.
Go to
Step 8Go to Step 5
5Is there a broken tooth or indentation in sensor ring?Replace sensor
ring.
Go to
Step 8Go to Step 6
6Is there play in wheel bearing?Adjust or repair.
Go to
Step 8Go to Step 7
7Is the check wiring between sensor and coil integrated module
normal?
Replace EHCU.
Go to
Step 8
Repair, and
perform system
self-check.
Go to
Step 8
81. Reconnect all components, ensure all components are
properly mounted.
2. Clear diagnostic trouble code.
Was this step finished?
Repeat `Basic
diagnostic flow
chartº
Go to Step 8
Sensor Signal Abnormality Criteria using TECH 2
1. While driving, the speed of one or two wheels is 25%
or more higher or lower than that of the other wheels.
2. The speed of one or two wheels is 10 km/h (6 mph) or
more higher or lower than that of the other wheels.
3. During steady driving, wheel speed changes abruptly.
*1 The vehicle must run on a level paved road.
NOTE: Even after repairing the faulty part the warning
light (W/L) does not go out if the vehicle is at a stop.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and drive the
vehicle at 12 km/h (8 mph) or higher to make sure that the
warning light goes out.
It is important to verify that the correct tires are installed
on vehicle.

5C±6
POWER±ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM
Diagnosis
Road Testing The Brakes
Brake Test
Brakes should be tested on a dry, clean, reasonably
smooth and level roadway. A true test of brake
performance cannot be made if the roadway is wet,
greasy or covered with loose dirt where all tires do not grip
the road equally. Testing will also be adversely affected if
the roadway is crowned so as to throw the weight of the
vehicle toward wheels on one side or if the roadway is so
rough that wheels tend to bounce. Test the brakes at
different vehicle speeds with both light and heavy pedal
pressure; however, avoid locking the wheels and sliding
the tires. Braking without locking the tires will stop the
vehicle in less distance than braking to a skid (which has
no brake efficiency). More tire to road friction is present
while braking without locking the tires than braking to a
skid.
The standard brake system is designed and balanced to
avoid locking the wheels except at very high deceleration
levels.
It is designed this way because the shortest stopping
distance and best control is achieved without brake
lock±up.
Because of high deceleration capability, a firmer pedal
may be felt at higher deceleration levels.
External Conditions That Affect Brake Performance
1. Tires: Tires having unequal contact and grip on the
road will cause unequal braking. Tires must be
equally inflated, identical in size, and the thread
pattern of right and left tires must be approximately
equal.
2. Vehicle Loading: A heavily loaded vehicle requires
more braking effort.
3. Wheel Alignment: Misalignment of the wheels,
particularly in regard to excessive camber and caster,
will cause the brakes to pull to one side.
Brake Fluid Leaks
With engine running at idle and the transmission in
ªNeutralº, depress the brake pedal and hold a constant
foot pressure on the pedal. If pedal gradually falls away
with the constant pressure, the hydraulic system may be
leaking.
Check the master cylinder fluid level. While a slight drop in
the reservoir level will result from normal lining wear, an
abnormally low level in reservoir indicates a leak in the
system. The hydraulic system may be leaking internally
as well as externally. Refer to
Master Cylinder Inspection.
Also, the system may appear to pass this test but still
have slight leakage. If fluid level is normal, check the
vacuum booster push rod length. If an incorrect length
push rod is found, adjust or replace the push rod. Check
the brake pedal travel and the parking brake adjustment.
When checking the fluid level, the master cylinder fluid
level may be lower than the ªMAXº mark if the front and
rear linings are worn. This is normal.
Warning Light Operation
When the ignition switch is in the START position, the
ªBRAKEº warning light should turn on and go off when the
ignition switch returns to the ON position.
The following conditions will activate the ªBRAKEº light:
1. Parking brake applied. The light should be on
whenever the parking brake is applied and the ignition
switch is on.
2. Low fluid level. A low fluid level in the master cylinder
will turn the ªBRAKEº light on.
3. During engine cranking the ªBRAKEº light should
remain on. This notifies the driver that the warning
circuit is operating properly.

5C±7 POWER±ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM
General Diagnosis
ConditionPossible causeCorrection
Brake PullTire inflation pressure is unequal.Adjust
Front wheel alignment is incorrect.Adjust
Unmatched tires on same axle.Tires with approx. the same amount
of tread should be used on the same
axle.
Restricted brake pipes or hoses.Check for soft hoses and damaged
lines. Replace with new hoses and
new doubleªwalled steel brake
piping.
Water or oil on the brake pads.Clean or replace.
Brake pads hardened.Replace
Brake pads worn excessively.Replace
Brake rotor worn or scored.Grind or replace.
Disc brake caliper malfunctioning.Clean or replace.
Front hub bearing preload incorrect.Adjust or replace.
Loose suspension parts.Check all suspension mountings.
Loose calipers.Check and tighten the bolts to
specifications.
Brake Roughness or Chatter
(Pulsates)Excessive lateral runout.Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine
the rotor.
Parallelism not within specifications.Check per instructions. If not within
specifications, replace or machine
the rotor.
Wheel bearings not adjusted.Adjust wheel bearings to correct
specifications
Pad reversed (steel against iron).Replace the brake pad and machine
rotor to within specifications.
Excessive Pedal EffortMalfunctioning vacuum booster.Check the vacuum booster operation
and repair, if necessary.
Partial system failure.Check the front and rear brake
system for failure and repair. Also,
check the brake warning light. If a
failed system is found, the light
should indicate failure.
Excessively worn pad.Check and replace pads in sets.
Piston in caliper stuck or sluggish.Remove caliper and rebuild.
Fading brakes due to incorrect pad.Remove and replace with original
equipment pad or equivalent.
Vacuum leak to vacuum booster.Check for ruptured or loose hose.
Check the direction of check valve
within vacuum hose.Correct vacuum hose direction.
Grease on the brake pads.Replace or clean.

5C±33 POWER±ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM
Removal
NOTE: If a squealing noise occurs from the front brake
while driving, check the pad wear indicator plate. If the
indicator plate contacts the rotor, the disc pad assembly
should be replaced.

Draw out two±thirds of the brake fluid from the
reservoir.

Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety
stands.
1. Remove wheel and tire assembly, refer to
Wheels
and Tires System
in Section 3E.
2. Remove lock bolt (1).
302RW004
3. Rotate caliper assembly and support the caliper
assembly so that the brake hose is not stretched or
damaged.
4. Remove pad assembly with shim.
5. Remove Clip.
Installation
1. Install clip.
302RS005
2. Apply special grease (approximately 0.2 g) to both
contacting surfaces of the inner shims (2). Wipe off
extruded grease after installing. Install pad assembly
with shim.
302RW005
Legend
(2) Inner Shim
(3) Wear Indicator
(4) Inner Side

5C±34
POWER±ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM
302RW006
3. Carefyully use adjustable pliers to bottom the piston
into the caliper bore. Do not pull or twist the flexible
hose or damage will occur.
Install caliper assembly.
Set caliper assembly in place.
302RS008
4. Install lock bolt (5) and tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
Torque: 74 N´m (54 lb ft)
302RW018
5. Install wheel and tire assembly, refer to Wheels and
Tires System
in Section 3E.
6. Pump the brake pedal several times to make sure that
the pedal is firm. Check the brake fluid level in the
reservoir after pumping the brakes.

5C±37 POWER±ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support with suitable safety
stands.
2. Concernig wheel and tire assembly, refer to
Wheels
and Tires System
in Section 3E.
3. Remove the bolt and gaskets, then disconnect the
flexible hose from the caliper and after disconnecting
the flexible hose (1), cap or tape the openings to
prevent entry of foreign material.
302RW009
4. Since the brake fluid flows out from the connecting
coupler, place a drain pan under the vehicle.
5. Remove guide bolt (2).
6. Remove lock bolt (3).
302RW010
7. Remove caliper assembly.
8. Remove support bracket with pad assembly and take
care not to damage the flexible brake hose when
removing the support bracket.9. Remove pad assembly with shim and mark the lining
locations if they are to be reinstalled.
10. Remove clip.
Installation
1. Install clip.
302RS005
2. Apply special grease (approximately 0.2 g) to both
contacting surfaces of the inner shims (4). Wipe off
extruded grease after installing. Install pad assembly
with shim.
302RW011
Legend
(4) Inner Shim
(5) Wear Indicator
(6) Inner Side

5C±38
POWER±ASSISTED BRAKE SYSTEM
3. Install support bracket and tighten the bolt (7) to the
specified torque.
Torque: 155 N´m (115 lb ft)
302RW012
4. Install caliper assembly.
5. Install lock bolt (9) and guide bolt (8) and tighten the
bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 74 N´m (54 lb ft)
302RW013
6. Install brake flexible hose, always use new gaskets
and be sure to put the hooked edge of the flexible
hose end into the anti±rotation cavity then tighten the
I±bolt (10) to the specified torque.
Torque: 35 N´m (26 lb ft)
302RW014
7. Install wheel and tire assembly, refer to Wheels and
Tires System
in Section 3E.
8. Bleed brakes. Refer to
Hydraulic Brakes in this
section.