2002 ISUZU AXIOM check engine

0B±5 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Explanation of Complete Vehicle
Maintenance Schedule
Brief explanations of the services listed in the preceding
Maintenance Schedule are presented below.
Replace all questionable parts and note any necessary
repairs as you perform these maintenance procedures.
Front and Rear Axle Lubricant
Replacement
Check the lubricant level after every 7,500 miles (12,000
km) of operation and add lubricant to level of filler hole if
necessary.
Replace the front and rear axle lubricant at 15,000 miles
(24,000 km) and 30,000 miles (48,000 km) and after
every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) of operation thereafter.
Air Cleaner Element Replacement
Replace the air cleaner under normal operating
conditions every 30,000 miles (48,000 km).
Operation of the vehicle in dusty areas will necessitate
more frequent replacement.
Spark Plug Replacement
Replace the plugs at 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
intervals with the type specified at the end of this section.
Cooling System Service
Drain, flush and refill system with new engine coolant.
Refer to
ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in this
section, or ENGINE COOLING (SEC.6B).
Timing Belt Replacement
Replacement of the timing belt is recommended at every
100,000 miles (160,000 km).
Failure to replace the timing belt may result in serious
damage to the engine.
Valve Clearance Adjustment
Incorrect valve clearance will result in increased engine
noise and reduced engine output.
Retorque the camshaft bracket bolts before checking and
adjusting the valve clearance.
Check and adjust the valve clearance whenever
increased engine noise is heard.
Tire Rotation
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).
Front Wheel Bearings Lubricant
Replacement (Vehicles Produced Before
July/31/2001)
Clean and repack the front wheel bearings at 30,000
miles (48,000 km) intervals.
Refer to DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM (SEC. 4C).
Front Wheel Bearings Check (Vehicles
Produced After Aug./1/2001)
Inspect hub unit bearing at every 60,000 miles (96,000
km).
If there is abnormal condition, replace hub unit bearing.
Radiator Core and Air Conditioning
Condenser Cleaning
Clean the front of the radiator core and air conditioning
condenser, at 60,000 miles (96,000 km) intervals.
Fluid Level Check
A fluid loss in any system (except windshield
washer) may indicate a problem. Repair the system
at once.
Engine oil level
Check level and add if necessary. The best time to check
the engine oil level is when the oil is warm. After stopping
the engine with the vehicle on a level surface, wait a few
minutes for the oil to drain back to the oil pan. Pull out the
oil level indicator (dipstick). Wipe it clean and push the oil
level indicator back down all the way. Pull out the oil level
indicator, keeping the tip down, and look at the oil level on
it.
Add oil, if needed, to keep the oil level above the ªADDº
mark and between the ªADDº and ªFULLº marks in the
operating range area. Avoid overfilling the engine since
this may cause engine damage. Push the oil level
indicator back down all the way after taking the reading.
If you check the oil level when the oil is cold, do not run the
engine first. The cold oil will not drain back to the pan fast
enough to give a true oil level.
Engine coolant level and condition
Check engine coolant level in the coolant reservoir and
add engine coolant if necessary. Inspect the engine
coolant and replace it if dirty or rusty.
Windshield washer fluid level
Check washer fluid level in the reservoir and add if
necessary.
Power steering system reservoir level
Check and keep at the proper level.
Brake master cylinder reservoir level
Check fluid. Keep fluid at proper level. A low fluid level can
indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be
serviced.
Hydraulic clutch system
Check fluid level in the reservoir. Add fluid as required.
Battery fluid level
Check fluid level in the battery.
Fluid Leak Check
Check for fuel, water, oil or other fluid leaks by looking at
the surface beneath the vehicle after it has been parked
for a while. Water dripping from the air conditioning
system after use is normal. If you notice gasoline fumes or
fluid at any time, locate the source and correct it at once.
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
Always use API SE, SF, SG, SH or ILSAC GF±1 quality
oils of the proper viscosity.
When choosing an oil, consider the range of
temperatures the car will be operated in before the next oil
change. Then, select the recommended oil viscosity from
the chart.

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.

0B±12MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Maintenance Service Data
Service Data and Specifications
ENGINEValve clearance (cold)Intake 0.28+0.05 mm (0.011+0.002 in)
Exhaust 0.3+0.05 mm (0.012+0.002 in)
Spark plug typeK16PR-P11/PK16PR11/RC10PYP4
Spark plug gap1.05 mm (0.04 in)
BRAKEBrake pedal free play6±10 mm (0.24±0.39 in)
Parking brake travel6±7 notches
WHEEL ALIGNMENTToe-in (Front)0 to +2 mm (0 to +0.08 in)
Toe-in (Rear)0+5 mm (0+0.2 in)
Camber (Front)0
+30'
Camber (Rear)0
+1

Caster (Front)2
30'+45'
Toe±Axis (Rear)+1

PROPELLER SHAFTFlange torque63 N´m (46 lb ft)
WHEEL AND TIRESSizeP235/65R17
Wheel nut torque118 N´m (87 lb ft)
Tire inflation pressure (Front)180 kPa (26 psi)
* Tire inflation pressure (Rear)180 kPa (26 psi)
* Unless otherwise specified on tire information label on the vehicle.
Approximate Capacities
ItemsMetric MeasureU.S. Measure
Fuel tank74 L19.5 Gal.
* CrankcaseOil Change with Filter4.7 L5.0 Qt
Oil Change without Filter4.0 L4.2 Qt
CoolantA/T11.1 L11.7 Qt
TransmissionAutomatic8.6 L9.1 Qt
Transfer1.35 L1.4 Qt
AxleRear1.77 L1.87 Qt
Front1.25 L1.33 Qt
Shift on the fly system0.12 L0.13 Qt
Power steering1.0 L1.1 Qt
Air conditioning (R-134a)0.6 L1.32 Qt
*Crankcase capacities shown are approximate refill capacities. After refill, recheck oil level.

1A±8
HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant.
3. Discharge and recover refrigerant (with air
conditioning).

Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery in this section.
4. Remove heater unit.

Refer to
Heater Unit in this section.
5. Remove duct.
6. Remove mix actuator.
7. Remove mode actuator.
8. Remove case (Mode control) and do not remove link
unit at this step.
9. Remove case (Temperature control) separate two
halves of core case.
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10. Remove heater core (1).
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11. Pull out the mode door while raising up the catch of
the door lever.
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Inspection
Check for foreign matter in the heater core, stain or the
core fin defacement.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following point:
1. Check that each mode door operates properly.

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
1A±11
Heater Temperature Control Link Unit
Disassembled View
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Legend
(1) Case (Temperature control)
(2) Door Lever
(3) Clip
(4) Rod(5) Clip
(6) Sub-lever
(7) Mix Actuator
(8) Heater Unit
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Drain engine coolant.
3. Discharge and recover refrigerant (with air
conditioning).

Refer to
Refrigerant Recovery in this section.
4. Remove heater unit.

Refer to
Heater Unit in this section.
5. Remove mix actuator.
6. Remove the case (Temperature control) from the
heater unit.
7. Remove rod.
8. Remove sub-lever.
9. Pull out the door lever while raising up the catch of the
door lever.
10. Remove clip.
Installation
To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order,
noting the following points:
1. Apply grease to the sub-lever and to the abrasive
surface of the heater unit.
2. After installing the link unit, check to see if the link unit
operates correctly.

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
1A±25
Checking The Refrigerant System With Manifold Gauge
Since Refrigerant-134a (HFC-134a) is used in the air
conditioning system in this vehicle, be sure to use
manifold gauges, charging hoses and other air
conditioning service tools for HFC-134a when
checking the refrigerant system.
Conditions:

Run the engine at idle

Air conditioning switch is ªONº

Run the blower motor at ªHIGHº position (5 positions)

Temperature control set to ªMAX COLDº (65
F)

Air source selector at ªCIRCº

Open the engine hood

Close all the doors
Normal Pressure:

At ambient temperature: approx. 25±30
C
(77±86
F).

At low-pressure side: approx. 147.1±294.2 kPa
(21.3±42.7 psi).

At high-pressure side: approx. 1372.9±1863.3 kPa
(199.1±270.2 psi).
Refer to the table on the refrigerant pressure-temperature
relationship.
HFC-134a Pressure-Temperature Relationship
PressureTemperature
(kPa)(psi)(
C)(
F)
365.3±20±4.4
679.7±155
10415±1014
14721±523
19628032
25537541
314451050
392571559
471682068
569822577
677983086
78511 43595
91213240104
10591544511 3
121617650122

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
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Air Conditioning System
Individual Inspection
Triple Pressure Switch (V6, A/T)
1. Disconnect the connector and check for continuity
between pressure switch side connector terminals (1)
and (2).
2. Reconnect the connector to activate the A/C switch,
and check to see if there is continuity between the
chassis side connector terminals (3) and (4) and the
fan operates.
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Condenser Fan
1. Disconnect the condenser fan connector.
2. Connect the battery positive terminal to the
condenser fan side connector terminal No.C-16-1
and negative to the No.C-16-2.
3. Check that condenser fan is rotating correctly.
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General Repair Procedure
Precautions For Replacement or Repair of
Air Conditioning Parts
There are certain procedures, practices and precautions
that should be followed when servicing air conditioning
systems:

Keep your work area clean.

Always wear safety goggles and protective gloves
when working on refrigerant systems.

Beware of the danger of carbon monoxide fumes
caused by running the engine.

Beware of discharged refrigerant in enclosed or
improperly ventilated garages.

Always disconnect the negative battery cable and
discharge and recover the refrigerant whenever
repairing the air conditioning system.

When discharging and recovering the refrigerant, do
not allow refrigerant to discharge too fast; it will draw
compressor oil out of the system.

Keep moisture and contaminants out of the system.
When disconnecting or removing any lines or parts,
use plugs or caps to close the fittings immediately.
Never remove the caps or plugs until the lines or parts
are reconnected or installed.

When disconnecting or reconnecting the lines, use
two wrenches to support the line fitting, to prevent
from twisting or other damage.

Always install new O-rings whenever a connection is
disassembled.

Before connecting any hoses or lines, apply new
specified compressor oil to the O-rings.

When removing and replacing any parts which
require discharging the refrigerant circuit, the
operations described in this section must be
performed in the following sequence:
1. Use the J-39500 (ACR
4: HFC-134a Refrigerant
Recovery / Recycling / Recharging / System) or
equivalent to thoroughly discharge and recover the
refrigerant.
2. Remove and replace the defective part.
3. After evacuation, charge the air conditioning
system and check for leaks.

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HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
3. Connect the low pressure charging hose of the
manifold gauge to the low pressure side service valve
of the vehicle.
4. Connect the high pressure charging hose of the
manifold gauge to the high pressure side service
valve of the vehicle.
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Legend
(1) Low Side
(2) High Side
(3) Refrigerant Container
(4) Weight Scale
5. Place the refrigerant container(3) up right on a weight
scale(4).
Note the total weight before charging the refrigerant.
a. Open the refrigerant container valve.
b. Open the low side vale on the manifold gauge set.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for a
weight scale charging station.
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6. Perform a system leak test:

Charge the system with approximately 200 g
(0.44 lbs) of HFC-134a.

Make sure the high pressure valve of the manifold
gauge is closed.

Check to ensure that the degree of pressure does
not change.

Check for refrigerant leaks by using a HFC-134a
leak detector.

If a leak occurs, recover the refrigerant. Repair the
leak and start all over again from the first step of
evacuation.
7. If no leaks are found, continue charging refrigerant to
the air conditioning system.

Charge the refrigerant until the scale reading
decreases by the amount of the charge specified.
Specified amount: 700 g (1.54 lbs)

If charging the system becomes difficult:
1. Run the engine at idle and close all the vehicle
doors.
2. Turn A/C switch ªONº.
3. Set the fan switch to its highest position.
4. Set the air source selector lever to ªCIRCº.
5. Slowly open the low side valve on the manifold
gauge set.
WARNING: BE ABSOLUTELY SURE NOT TO OPEN
THE HIGH PRESSURE VALVE OF THE MANIFOLD
GAUGE. SHOULD THE HIGH PRESSURE VALVE BE
OPENED, THE HIGH PRESSURE REFRIGERANT
WOULD FLOW BACKWARD, AND THIS MAY CAUSE
THE REFRIGERANT CONTAINER TO BURST.