2002 ISUZU AXIOM camshaft pulley

6A±1
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
AXIOM
ENGINE
CONTENTS
Engine Mechanical 6A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling 6B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Fuel 6C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Electrical 6D1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition System 6D2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting and Charging System 6D3. . . . . . . . . . . . Driveability and Emissions 6E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Exhaust 6F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Lubrication 6G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Speed Control System 6H. . . . . . . . . . . .
Induction 6J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
CONTENTS
Service Precaution 6A±2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Description 6A±3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Diagnosis 6A±4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinder Head Cover LH 6A±19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6A±19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinder Head Cover RH 6A±21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6A±21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Chamber 6A±22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6A±22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Manifold LH 6A±24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6A±24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust Manifold RH 6A±25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6A±25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crankshaft Pulley 6A±26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6A±26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timing Belt 6A±27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6A±27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camshaft 6A±32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6A±32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinder Head 6A±35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6A±35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valve Stem Oil Controller , Valve Spring
and Valve Guide 6A±37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6A±37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Piston, Piston Ring and Connecting Rod 6A±38. . . Removal 6A±38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crankshaft and Main Bearings 6A±40. . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6A±40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Oil Seal 6A±45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6A±45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Assembly 6A±46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal 6A±46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 6A±47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinder Head 6A±49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinder Head and Associated Parts 6A±49. . . . .
Disassembly 6A±50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clean 6A±50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Repair 6A±50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reassembly 6A±51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valve Spring, Oil Controller, Valve, Valve
Guide 6A±53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valve Spring, Oil Controller, Valve, Valve
Guide and Associated Parts 6A±53. . . . . . . . . . . .
Disassembly 6A±53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Repair 6A±54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reassembly 6A±57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camshaft 6A±60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Camshaft and Associated Parts 6A±60. . . . . . . . .
Disassembly 6A±60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Repair 6A±61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reassembly 6A±63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crankshaft 6A±67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Crankshaft and Associated Parts 6A±67. . . . . . . .
Disassembly 6A±67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Repair for Bearings 6A±68. . . . . .
Inspection and Repair for Crankshaft 6A±70. . . . .
Reassembly 6A±71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6A±3
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
General Description
Engine Cleanliness And Care
An automobile engine is a combination of many
machined, honed, polished and lapped surfaces with
tolerances that are measured in the thousandths of a
millimeter (ten thousandths of an inch). Accordingly,
when any internal engine parts are serviced, care and
cleanliness are important. Throughout this section, it
should be understood that proper cleaning and protection
of machined surfaces and friction areas is part of the
repair procedure. This is considered standard shop
practice even if not specifically stated.

A liberal coating of engine oil should be applied to all
friction areas during assembly to protect and lubricate
the surfaces on initial operation.

Whenever valve train components, pistons, piston
rings, connecting rods, rod bearings, and crankshaft
journal bearings are removed for service, they should
be retained in order.

At the time of installation, they should be installed in
the same locations and with the same mating
surfaces as when removed.

Battery cables should be disconnected before any
major work is performed on the engine. Failure to
disconnect cables may result in damage to wire
harness or other electrical parts.

The six cylinders of this engine are identified by
numbers; Right side cylinders 1, 3 and 5, Left side
cylinders 2, 4 and 6, as counted from crankshaft
pulley side to flywheel side.
General Information on Engine Service
The following information on engine service should be
noted carefully, as it is important in preventing damage
and contributing to reliable engine performance.

When raising or supporting the engine for any reason,
do not use a jack under the oil pan. Due to the small
clearance between the oil pan and the oil pump
strainer, jacking against the oil pan may cause
damage to the oil pick±up unit.

The 12±volt electrical system is capable of damaging
circuits. When performing any work where electrical
terminals could possibly be grounded, the ground
cable of the battery should be disconnected at the
battery.

Any time the intake air duct or air cleaner is removed,
the intake opening should be covered. This will
protect against accidental entrance of foreign
material into the cylinder which could cause extensive
damage when the engine is started.
Cylinder Block
The cylinder block is made of aluminum die±cast casting
for 75
V±type six cylinders. It has a rear plate integrated
structure and employs a deep skirt. The cylinder liner is
cast and the liner inner diameter and crankshaft journal
diameter are classified into grades. The crankshaft is
supported by four bearings of which width is different
between No.2, No.3 and No.1, No.4; the width of No.3
bearing on the body side is different in order to support the
thrust bearing. The bearing cap is made of nodular cast
iron and each bearing cap uses four bolts and two side
bolts.
Cylinder Head
The cylinder head, made of aluminum alloy casting
employs a pent±roof type combustion chamber with a
spark plug in the center. The intake and exhaust valves
are placed in V±type design. The ports are cross±flow
type.
Valve Train
Intake and exhaust camshaft on both banks are driven
with a camshaft drive gear by the timing belt. The valves
are operated by the camshaft and the valve clearance is
adjusted to select suitable thickness shim.
Intake Manifold
The intake manifold system is composed of the aluminum
cast common chamber and intake manifold attached with
six fuel injectors.
Exhaust Manifold
The exhaust manifold is made of nodular cast iron.
Pistons and Connecting Rods
Aluminum pistons are used after selecting the grade that
meets the cylinder bore diameter. Each piston has two
compression rings and one oil ring. The piston pin made
of chromium steel is offset 1mm toward the thrust side,
and the thrust pressure of piston to the cylinder wall varies
gradually as the piston travels. The connecting rods are
made of forged steel. The connecting rod bearings are
graded for correct size selection.
Crankshaft and Bearings
The crankshaft is made of Ductile cast±iron. Pins and
journals are graded for correct size selection for their
bearing.

6A±13
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Troubleshooting Procedure for Slapping or Hitting etc Noise
The slapping sound stops when spark plug on bad
cylinder is shorted out.
Condition
Possible causeCorrection
Timing belt noiseTiming belt tension is incorrectReplace pusher or adjust the tension
pulley or replace timing belt
Tensioner bearing defectiveReplace
Timing belt defectiveReplace
Timing pulley defectiveReplace
Timing belt comes in contact with
timing coverReplace timing belt and timing cover
Valve noiseValve clearance incorrectReplace adjusting shim
Valve and valve guide seizedReplace valve and valve guide
Valve spring broken or weakenedReplace
Valve seat off±positionedCorrect
Camshaft worn outReplace
Crankshaft noiseCrankshaft end play excessive
(noise occurs when clutch is
engaged)Replace thrust bearing
Engine knockingPreignition due to use of spark plugs
of inadequate heat rangeInstall Spark Plugs of adequate heat
range
Carbon deposits in combustion
chambersClean
Fuel too low in octane ratingReplace fuel
Wide Open Throttle enrichment
system failureRefer to Section 6E
Selection of transmission gear
incorrectCaution operator of incorrect gear
selection
Engine overheatingRefer to ªEngine Lacks Powerº
OthersWater pump defectiveReplace
Drive belt slippingReplace auto tensioner or drive belt

6A±28
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Installation
NOTE: For correct belt installation, the letter on the belt
must be able to be read as viewed from the front of the
vehicle.
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Legend
(1) Crankshaft Timing Pulley
(2) RH Bank Camshaft Drive Gear Pulley
(3) Water Pump Pulley
(4) Idle Pulley
(5) LH Bank Camshaft Drive Gear Pulley
(6) Tension Pulley
(7) Alignment Mark on Oil Pump.
(8) Alignment Mark on Timing Belt
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Legend
(1) Timing Belt
(2) Engine Rotation Direction
(3) Cylinder Head Side
1. Install timing belt.
1. Align groove of crankshaft timing pulley (2) with
mark on oil pump (1).
Align the mark on the crankshaft timing pulley (3)
with alignment mark (white dotted line) on the tim-
ing belt (4).
Secure the belt with a double clip or equivalent
clip.
NOTE: When timing marks are aligned, No.2 piston will
be on Top Dead Center.
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Legend
(1) Alignment Mark on Oil Pump
(2) Groove on Crankshaft Timing Pulley
(3) Alignment Mark on Crankshaft Timing Pulley
(4) Alignment Mark on Timing Belt
2. Align the alignment mark on the RH bank
camshaft drive pulley (2) to the alignment mark of
the cylinder head cover RH (3).
The camshaft pulley is not 1:1 with the camshafts.
It is necessary to rotate the camshaft pulley until
the camshaft lobes are in the position as shown
in the diagram on page 6A±34.
The camshaft pulley alignment mark should also
align with alignment mark on the cylinder head
cover.
It may require up to four revolutions of the
camshaft pulley to achieve alignment of all marks.

6A±29
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
3. Align the alignment mark (white line) on the timing
belt (1) with alignment mark on the RH bank
camshaft drive pulley (2) (on the left side as
viewed from the front of the vehicle) and put the
timing belt on the camshaft drive pulley.
Secure the belt with a double clip or equivalent
clip.
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Legend
(1) Alignment Mark on Timing Belt (White line).
(2) Alignment Mark on Camshaft Drive Pulley.
(3) Alignment Mark on Cylinder Head Cover RH.
4. Align the alignment mark on the LH bank
camshaft drive pulley (2) to the alignment mark of
the cylinder head cover LH (3).
The camshaft pulley is not 1:1 with the camshafts.
It is necessary to rotate the camshaft pulley until
the camshaft lobes are in the position as shown
in the diagram on page 6A±34.
The camshaft pulley alignment mark should also
align with alignment mark on the cylinder head
cover.
It may require up to four revolutions of the cam-
shaft pulley to achieve alignment of all marks.
5. Align the alignment mark (white line) on the timing
belt (1) with the alignment mark on the LH bank
camshaft drive pulley (2).
When aligning the timing marks, use a wrench to
turn the camshaft drive pulley, then set the timing
mark between timing belt and camshaft drive
pulley and put the timing belt on the camshaft
drive pulley.
Secure the belt with a double clip or equivalent
clip.NOTE: It is recommended for easy installation that the
belt be secured with a double clip or equivalent clips after
it is installed to each pulley.
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Legend
(1) Alignment Mark on Timing Belt (White line).
(2) Alignment Mark on Camshaft Drive Pulley.
(3) Alignment Mark on Cylinder Head Cover LH.
6. Install crankshaft pulley temporarily and tighten
center bolt by hand (do not use a wrench).
Turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise to give some
belt slack between the crankshaft timing pulley
and the RH bank camshaft drive pulley.
2. Install pusher and tighten bolt to the specified torque.
Torque : 25 N´m (2.5 kg´m/18 lb ft)
1. Install the pusher while pushing the tension pulley
to the belt.
2. Pull out pin from the pusher.
NOTE: When reusing the pusher, press the pusher with
approximately 100Kg to retract the rod, and insert a pin
(1.4 mm (0.055 in) piano wire).

6A±32
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Camshaft
Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove crankshaft pulley.

Refer to removal procedure for Crankshaft Pulley in
this manual.
3. Remove timing belt.

Refer to removal procedure for Timing Belt in this
manual.
4. Remove cylinder head cover LH.

Refer to removal procedure for Cylinder Head
Cover LH in this manual.
5. Remove cylinder head cover RH.

Refer to removal procedure for Cylinder Head
Cover RH in this manual.
6. Remove twenty fixing bolts from inlet and exhaust
camshaft bearing cap on one side bank, then
camshaft bearing cap.
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7. Remove camshaft assembly.
8. Remove fixing bolt for camshaft drive gear pulley.9. Remove three fixing bolts from camshaft drive gear
retainer, then camshaft drive gear assembly.
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Legend
(1) Right Bank
(2) Left Bank
(3) Timing Mark on Retainer

6A±33
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
Installation
1. Install camshaft drive gear assembly and tighten
three bolts to the specified torque.
Torque : 10 N´m (87 lb in)
2. Tighten bolt for camshaft drive gear assembly pulley
to the specified torque.
Torque : 98 N´m (72 lb ft)
3. Tighten sub gear setting bolt.
1. Use J-42686 to turn sub gear to right direction
until it aligns with the M5 bolt hole between
camshaft driven gear and sub gear.
2. Tighten the M5 bolt to a suitable torque to prevent
the sub gear from moving.
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4. Install camshaft assembly and camshaft bearing
caps, tighten twenty bolts on one side bank to the
specified torque.
1. Apply engine oil to camshaft journal and bearing
surface of camshaft bearing caps.
2. Align timing mark on intake camshaft (one dot for
right bank, two dot for left bank) and exhaust
camshaft (one dots for right bank, two dots for left
bank) to timing mark on camshaft drive gear (one
dot).
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Legend
(1) Intake Camshaft Timing Gear for Right Bank
(2) Intake Camshaft Timing Gear for Left Bank
(3) Exhaust Camshaft Timing Gear
(4) Discrimination Mark
(LI: Left bank intake, RI: Right bank intake)
(LE: Left bank exhaust, RE: Right bank
exhaust)
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Legend
(1) Right Bank Camshaft Drive Gear
(2) Left Bank Camshaft Drive Gear
(3) Timing Mark on Drive Gear
(4) Dowel Pin

6A±34
ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VE1 3.5L)
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Legend
(1) Right Bank
(2) Left Bank(3) Alignment Mark on Camshaft Drive Gear
(4) Alignment Mark on Camshaft
(5) Alignment Mark on Retainer
3. Tighten twenty bolts on numerical order an one
side bank as shown in the illustration.
Torque : 10 N´m (87 lb in)
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5. Install cylinder head cover RH.

Refer to installation procedure for CYLINDER
HEAD COVER RH in this manual.
6. Install cylinder head cover LH.

Refer to installation procedure for CYLINDER
HEAD COVER LH in this manual.
7. Install timing belt.

Refer to installation procedure for TIMING BELT in
this manual.
8. Install crankshaft pulley.

Refer to installation procedure for CRANKSHAFT
PULLEY in this manual.