2002 ISUZU AXIOM check engine

6A±55
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
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)
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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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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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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.

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ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
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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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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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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ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
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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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 install the split collars.
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6. Install tappet with shim.
7. Install camshaft assembly.

Refer to installation procedure for Camshaft in this
manual.
Valve Clearance Adjustments
NOTE: To adjust valve clearance, apply engine oil to the
cam as well as to 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.
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Legend
(1) Cam
(2) Shim
(3) Tappet
Valve Clearance Standard Value (cold)
Intake: 0.23 mm±0.33 mm
(0.0091 in±0.0130 in)
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
0.02mm (0.0008 in) intervals from 2.40mm (0.0945 in)
through 3.2mm (0.1260 in) thick). Install the shim and
check valve clearance.

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ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
7. Remove oil gallery (7).
8. Remove piston and connecting rod assembly (8).
Refer to ªPiston, Piston Ring and Connecting Rodº in
this manual.
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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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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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.
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.
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ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
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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4. Piston and connecting rod assembly (8)

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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Legend
(1) No.1 Compression Ring
(2) No.2 Compression Ring
(3) Oil Ring Side Rail Upper
(4) Oil Ring Side Rail Lower
(5) Piston Front Mark

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.

Match the numbered caps with the numbers on the
connecting rods. Align the punched marks on the
connecting rods and caps.

Apply engine oil to the threads and seating faces of
the nuts.

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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5. Install oil gallery (7) and tighten the bolts in 2 steps, in
the order shown.
1st step: 29 N´m (22 lb ft)
2nd step: 55
~ 65

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ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
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Remove any ridge or carbon build up from the top
end of the cylinder.
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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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 reinstalled in their original
positions. Heating the connecting rod will permit easy
removal of the piston pin.
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Legend
(1) Press Ram
(2) Piston
(3) Connecting Rod
(4) Piston Pin
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)

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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, 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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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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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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4. Reinstall the rod caps (12) to their original
positions.
Tighten the rod cap nuts.
Torque: 54 N´m (40 lb ft)
NOTE: Do not allow the crankshaft to rotate.

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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 installation.
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Legend
(1) Press Ram
(2) Piston
(3) Connecting Rod
(4) Piston Pin
4. Install piston ring with the piston ring expander.
The compression ring must be set with the T mark (1)
facing up.
Marked T : No.1 Compression ring
Marked T2 : No.2 Compression ring
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Install piston rings in the following sequence.
1. Oil ring
1. Expander ring
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.
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5. Install piston and connecting rod assembly.

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

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. Oil gallery, refer to ªCrankshaft and main bearingº in
this manual.
7. Oil strainer and O-ring.
8. Oil pipe and O-ring.
9. Install crankcase with oil pan, refer to ªOil pan and
Crankcaseº in this manual.
10. Install cylinder head gasket.
11. Install Cylinder head assembly.

Refer to ªCylinder headº in this manual.