2002 ISUZU AXIOM brakes

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GENERAL INFORMATION
N Ð Newtons
NA Ð Natural Aspirated
NC Ð Normally Closed
N´M Ð Newton Meters
NO Ð Normally Open
NOX Ð Nitrogen, Oxides of
OBD Ð On-Board Diagnostic
OD Ð Outside Diameter
O/D Ð Over Drive
OHC Ð Overhead Camshaft
OL Ð Open Loop
O2 Ð Oxygen
O2S Ð Oxygen Sensor
PAIR Ð Pulsed Secondary Air Injection System
P/B Ð Power Brakes
PCM Ð Powertrain Control Module
PCV Ð Positive Crankcase Ventilation
PRESS Ð Pressure
PROM Ð Programmable Read Only Memory
PNP Ð Park/Neutral Position
P/S Ð Power Steering
PSI Ð Pounds per Square Inch
PSP Ð Power Steering Pressure
Pt. Ð Pint
Pri Ð Primary
PWM Ð Pulse Width Modulate
Qt. Ð Quart
REF Ð Reference
RF Ð Right Front
RFI Ð Radio Frequency Interference
RH Ð Right Hand
RPM Ð Revolutions Per Minute
RPM Sensor Ð Engine Speed Sensor
RPO Ð Regular Production Option
RR Ð Right Rear
RS Ð Right Side
RTV Ð Room Temperature Vulcanizing
RWAL Ð Rear Wheel Antilock Brake
RWD Ð Rear Wheel Drive
SAE Ð Society of Automotive Engineers
Sec Ð Secondary
SFI Ð Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection
SI Ð System International
SIR Ð Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System
SOHC Ð Single Overhead Camshaft
Sol Ð Solenoid
SPEC Ð Specification
Speedo Ð Speedometer
SRS Ð Supplemental Restraint System
ST Ð Start / Scan Tool
Sw Ð Switch
SWB Ð Short Wheel Base
SYN Ð Synchronize
Tach Ð Tachometer
TB Ð Throttle Body
TBI Ð Throttle Body Fuel Injection
TCC Ð Torque Converter Clutch
TCM Ð Transmission Control Module
TDC Ð Top Dead Center
Term Ð Terminal
TEMP Ð Temperature
TODÐ Torque On Demand
TP Ð Throttle Position
TRANS Ð Transmission/Transaxle
TURBO Ð TurbochargerTVRS Ð Television & Radio Suppression
TVV Ð Thermal Vacuum Valve
TWC Ð Three Way Catalytic Converter
3 A/T Ð Three Speed Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
2WD Ð Two Wheel Drive
4 x 2 Ð Two Wheel Drive
U±joint Ð Universal Joint
V Ð Volt(s)
VAC Ð Vacuum
VIN Ð Vehicle Identification Number
VRRRE Ð Vehicle Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling
Equipment
V±ref Ð ECM Reference Voltage
VSS Ð Vehicle Speed Sensor
VSV Ð Vacuum Switch Valve
V±6 Ð Six Cylinder ªVº Engine
V±8 Ð Eight Cylinder ºVº Engine
W Ð Watt(s)
w/ Ð With
w/b Ð Wheel Base
w/o Ð Without
WOT Ð Wide Open Throttle
Service Parts Identification Plate
The Vehicle Information Plate (Service Parts ID plate) is
provided on all vehicle models.
It is located on the center dash wall inside the engine
compartment. The plate lists the VIN (Vehicle
Identification Number), paint information and all
production options and special equipment on the vehicle
when it was shipped from the factory.
905R200002

0B±6MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Always change the oil and the oil filter as soon as possible
after driving in a dust storm.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the coolant/anti±freeze. If the coolant is dirty or
rusty, drain, flush and refill with new coolant. Keep coolant
at the proper mixture for proper freeze protection,
corrosion inhibitor level and best engine operating
temperature. Inspect hoses and replace if cracked,
swollen or deteriorated. Tighten the hose clamps if
equipped with screw±type clamps. Clean outside of
radiator and air conditioning condenser. Wash filler cap
and neck. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure
test of both the cooling system and the cap is also
recommended.
Exhaust System Inspection
Visually inspect the exhaust pipes, muffler, heat shields
and hangers for cracks, deterioration, or damage.
Be alert to any changes in the sound of the exhaust
system or any smell of fumes. These are signs the system
may be leaking or overheating. Repair the system at
once, if these conditions exist. (See also ªEngine Exhaust
Gas Safetyº and ªThree Way Catalytic Converterº in the
Owner's manual.)
Fuel Cap, Fuel Lines, and Fuel Tank
Inspection
Inspect the fuel tank, the fuel cap and the fuel lines every
60,000 miles (96,000 km) for damage which could cause
leakage.
Inspect the fuel cap and the gasket for correct sealing and
physical damage. Replace any damaged parts.
Drive Belt Inspection
Check the serpentine belt driving for cracks, fraying,
wear, and correct tension every 30,000 miles (48,000
km). Replace as necessary.
Wheel Alignment, Balance and Tires
Operation
Uneven or abnormal tire wear, or a pull right or left on a
straight and level road may show the need for a wheel
alignment. A vibration of the steering wheel or seat at
normal highway speeds means a wheel balancing is
needed. Check tire pressure when the tires are ªcoldº
(include the spare).
Maintain pressure as shown in the tire placard, which is
located on the driver's door lock pillar.
Steering System Operation
Be alert for any changes in steering operation. An
inspection or service is needed when the steering wheel
is harder to turn or has too much free play, or if there are
unusual sounds when turning or parking.
Brake Systems Operation
Watch for the ªBRAKEº light coming on. Other signs of
possible brake trouble are such things as repeated pulling
to one side when braking, unusual sounds when braking
or between brake applications, or increased brake pedaltravel. If you note one of these conditions, repair the
system at once.
For convenience, the following should be done when
wheels are removed for rotation: Inspect lines and hoses
for proper hookup, bindings, leaks, crack, chafing etc.
Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface
condition.
Inspect other brake parts, including parking brake drums,
linings etc., at the same time. Check parking brake
adjustment.
Inspect the brakes more often if habit or conditions
result in frequent braking.
Parking Brake and Transmission Park
Mechanism Operation
Park on a fairly steep hill and hold the vehicle with the
parking brake only. This checks holding ability. On
automatic transmission vehicles, shifting from ªPº
position to the other positions cannot be made unless the
brake pedal is depressed when the key switch is in the
ªONº position or the engine is running.
WARNING: B E F O R E C H E C K I N G T H E S TA R T E R
SAFETY SWITCH OPERATION BELOW, BE SURE TO
HAVE ENOUGH ROOM AROUND THE VEHICLE.
THEN FIRMLY APPLY BOTH THE PARKING BRAKE
AND THE REGULAR BRAKE. DO NOT USE THE
ACCELERATOR PEDAL. IF THE ENGINE STARTS,
BE READY TO TURN OFF THE KEY PROMPTLY.
TAKE THESE PRECAUTIONS BECAUSE THE
VEHICLE COULD MOVE WITHOUT WARNING AND
POSSIBLY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Starter Safety Switch Operation
Check by trying to start the engine in each gear while
setting the parking brake and the foot brake. The starter
should crank only in ªPº (Park) or ªNº (Neutral).
Accelerator Linkage Lubrication
Lubricate the accelerator pedal fulcrum pin with chassis
grease.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts or signs of
wear. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Body and Chassis Lubrication
Lubricate the key lock cylinders, the hood latch, the hood
and door hinges, the door check link, the parking cable
guides, the underbody contact points, and the linkage.
Propeller Shaft Inspection and Lubrication
Check the propeller shaft flange±to±pinion bolts for
proper torque to 63 Nwm (46 lb ft) for front and rear
propeller shaft.

POWER±ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM2A±5
Power Steering System
There is some noise in all power steering systems. One
of the most common is a hissing sound when the steering
wheel is fully turned and the car is not moving. This noise
will be most evident when the steering wheel is operated
while the brakes are applied. There is no relationshipbetween this noise and steering performance. Do not
replace the valve unless the ªhissingº noise is extremely
objectionable. A replacement valve will also have a slight
noise, and is not always a cure for the condition.
Condition
Possible causeCorrection
Rattle or Chucking NoisePressure hose touching other parts
of vehicle.Adjust hose position. Do not bend
tubing by hand.
Tie rod ends loose.Tighten or replace tie rod end.
Loose steering unit mounting.Tighten steering unit mounting.
Poor Return of Steering Wheel to
Center
Improper front wheel alignment.Adjust front wheel alignment.
CenterWheel bearing worn.Replace front wheel bearing.
Tie rod end binding.Replace tie rod end.
Ball joint binding.Replace ball joint.
Tight or frozen steering shaft
bearing.Replace steering assembly.
Sticky or plugged steering unit valve.Flush or replace steering unit.
Entry of air in the power steering
system.Bleed the system.
Momentary Increase In Effort When
Turning Wheel Fast To Right or Left
High internal leakage.Repair steering gear.
Turning Wheel Fast To Right or LeftPower steering fluid level low.Replenish fluid.
Steering Wheel Surges or Jerks
When Turning Especially During
Insufficient pump pressure.Repair pump assembly.
When Turning Especially During
Parkin
gSticky steering unit valve.Flush or replace steering unit.Parking
Power steering fluid level low.Replenish fluid.
Excessive Wheel Kick Back or Loose
Steering
Air in system.Bleed hydraulic system.
SteeringTie rod end loose.Tighten tie rod end.
Wheel bearing worn.Replace wheel bearing.
Hard Steering or Lack or Power
Assist
Sticky steering unit valve.Flush or replace steering unit.
AssistInsufficient pump pressure.Repair pump assembly.
Excessive internal pump leakage.Repair pump assembly.
Excessive internal steering gear
leakage.Repair steering gear.
Power steering fluid level low.Replenish fluid.
Unstable Engine Idling or Stalling
When TurningPressure switch of the power
steering pump or its harness is faulty.Repair or replace.

3C±10FRONT SUSPENSION
Knuckle
Knuckle and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Torsion Bar
(2) Lower Ball Joint, Nut and Cotter Pin
(3) Back Plate
(4) Knuckle Assembly
(5) Knuckle(6) Needle Bearing (4WD MODEL)
(7) Thrust Washer (4WD MODEL)
(8) Oil Seal (4WD MODEL)
(9) Upper Ball Joint, Nut and Cotter Pin
(10) Wheel Speed Sensor
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable
safety stands.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Wheel in
this section.
3. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Disc Brakes in
Brake section.
4. Remove the hub assembly. Refer to Front Hub and
Disk in this section.
5. Remove tie±rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Power
Steering Unit in Steering section.
6. Remove the speed sensor from the knuckle.
7. Loosen torsion bar by height control arm adjust bolt,
then remove torsion bar. Refer to
Torsion Bar in this
section.
8. Remove wheel speed sensor.

FRONT SUSPENSION3C±13
Upper Control Arm
Upper Control Arm and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Bolt and Plate
(2) Camber Shims
(3) Caster Shims
(4) Nut Assembly
(5) Upper Control Arm Assembly
(6) Fulcrum Pin(7) Bushing
(8) Plate
(9) Nut
(10) Speed Sensor Cable
(11) Nut and Cotter Pin
(12) Upper Ball Joint
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable
safety stands.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Wheel in
this section.
3. Remove the brake caliper and disconnect brake pipe.
Refer to
Disc Brakes in Brake section.
4. Support lower control arm with a jack.
5. Remove speed sensor cable.
6. Remove nut and cotter pin then use remover
J±36831.

INTELLIGENT SUSPENSION3F±25
DTC6 Stop Lamp Switch Open Circuit or Short
Circuit Description
The brake switch is used to indicate brake pedal status.
The normally opened brake switch signal voltage circuit is
opened.
Brake switch supplies a B+ signal on circuit RED to the
control unit when the brakes are applied. The control unit
uses this signal to work dive control when the brakes are
applied.
Diagnostic Aids

Inspect the wiring for poor electrical connections at
the control unit and brake switch. Look for possible
bent, backed out, deformed or damaged terminals.
Check for weak terminal tension as well. Also check
for a chafed wire that could short to bare metal or
other wiring. Inspect for a broken wire inside the
insulation.

When diagnosing for a possible intermittent short or
open condition, move the wiring harness while
observing test equipment for a change.

Check customer driving habits and/or unusual driving
conditions (i.e. stop and go, highway).

Check brake switch for proper mounting and
adjustment.
DTC6 Stop Lamp Switch Open Circuit or Short
StepActionValue(s)Ye sNo
11. With the engine ªoffº, turn the ignition switch ªonº. If
ABS code is set, check applicable fuse.
2. Apply then release the brake pedal.
Does the brake lamp come on when the brake pedal is
applied and does it come off when the brake pedal is
released?
Ð
Go to
Diagnostic
Aids
Go to Step 2
21. Connect the test light to ground.
2. Back probe ignition feed circuit terminal I±31
terminal 1 at the brake switch.
Is the test light ªonº?
ÐGo to Step 3Go to Step 4
31. Connect the test light to ground.
2. Back probe circuit terminal I±31 terminal 4 at the
brake switch.
Is the test light ªoffº?
ÐGo to Step 7Go to Step 5
4Repair the open in battery feed circuit terminal I±31
terminal 1 to the brake switch.
If fuse is open, check circuit terminal I±31 terminal 4 for
a short to ground.
Is the replacement complete?
ÐGo to Step 13Ð
5Disconnect brake switch connector I±31 and ignition
switch ªonº.
Is the test light ªonº?
ÐGo to Step 8Go to Step 6
6Check the brake switch short (I±31 terminal 1 and I±31
terminal 4).
Was a problem found?
ÐGo to Step 9Go to Step 10
7Check circuit terminal I±31 terminal 4 for a short to
voltage.
Ignition switch ªonº.
Is the test light ªonº?
ÐGo to Step 8Go to Step 10
81. Disconnect the control unit connector C±44.
2. Check circuit terminal I±31 terminal 4 for a short to
voltage.
Was a problem found?
ÐGo to Step 13Go to Step 10

DIFFERENTIAL (FRONT) 4A1±6
Removal
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it using jack stand.
2. Remove the tire and wheel.
3. Remove the stone guard.
4. Remove the brake caliper fixing bolt and hang the
caliper. Refer to
Disc Brakes in Brake section.
5. Remove the antilock brake system speed sensor.
Refer to
Front Wheel Speed Sensor in Brake section.
6. Remove the hub and disc assembly.
Refer to
Front Hub and Disc in this section.
7. Remove the propeller shaft, refer to
Front Propeller
Shaft
in this section.
8. Loosen the height control arm of the torsion bar, then
remove the torsion bar from lower control arm.
Refer to
Torsion Bar in Suspension section.
9. Remove the suspension crossmember.
10. Remove the lower nut (1) of the stabilizer link.
11. Remove the lower bolt and nut (2) of the shock
absorber.
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12. Remove the tie-rod end from the knuckle. Refer to
Power Steering Unit in Steering Section.
13. Disconnect the hose of the shift on the fly.
14. Disconnect the actuator connector.
15. Remove the bolts and nuts of the lower control arm
(Frame side), then disconnect the lower control arm
from frame.
16. Disconnect between the right side upper control arm
and the knuckle, then remove the knuckle with lower
control arm.CAUTION: When removing the knuckle, be careful
not to damage the oil seal inside of the knuckle.
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17. Support the differential case by the jack.
18. Remove the front axle mounting bolts and nuts, lower
the jack slowly. Remove the left side drive shaft end
from the knuckle, then lower the axle assembly from
the vehicle.
CAUTION:
1. Make sure the axle assembly is supported
securely when performing repairs.
2. Do not damage the power steering unit when
performing the repairs.
3. Do not damage the shift±on±the fly hose bracket
when performing the repairs.
Installation
1. Support the differential case with a jack.
2. Jack up the front drive axle assembly, install the left
side drive shaft to the knuckle, then install the mount
bolts and nuts.
CAUTION:
1. Do not damage the power steering unit when
performing the repairs.
2. Do not damage the shift±on±the fly hose bracket
when performing the repairs.
3. When installing the drive shaft to the knuckle, be
careful not to damage the oil seal inside of the
knuckle.

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)4A2±5
Axle Housing
Axle Housing and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Lower Link
(2) Stabilizer
(3) Upper Link
(4) Rear Propeller shaft
(5) Shock Absorber(6) Lateral Rod
(7) Brake Hose
(8) Coil Spring
(9) Parking Cable
(10) Axle Assembly
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety
stands.
The hoist must remain under the rear axle housing.
2. Take out brake fluid. Refer to
Hydraulic Brakes in
Brake
section.
3. Remove rear wheels and tires. Refer to
Wheel
Replacement in Suspension
section.
4. Remove propeller shaft. Refer to
Rear Propeller
Shaft
in this section.
5. Drain the rear axle oil into a proper container.
6. Remove parking brake cable, release the connection
between the cable fixing clip equalizer. Refer to
Parking Brakes in Brake section.
7. Move the clip aside and pull out the breather hose.
8. Disconnect the ABS connectors (1) and remove the
brackets attached to the frame and center link.
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