2004 ISUZU TF SERIES section 8A

4C1-16 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
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. During the work, be sure that the axle assembly is
supported securly.
2. Be careful not to damage the bellows of the power
steering unit by interference.
3. Be careful not to damage the breater pipe and breater
pip bracket of the shift on the fly by interference.


Installation
1. Support the differential case by the 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. Be careful not to damage the bellows of the power
steering unit by interference.
2. Be careful not to damage the breater pipe and breater
pip bracket of the shift on the fly by interference.
3. When installing the drive shaft to the knuckle, be
careful not to damage the oil seal inside of the knuckle.

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3. Tighten the mounting bolts and nuts to the specified torque.
Torque : 169 N·m (17.2kg·m/124 lb ft)



4. Install the right side knuckle with lower control arm to the
upper control arm.
Refer to Knuckle in Suspension section.
CAUTION :
When insert the drive shaft to the knuckle, be careful not
to damage the oil seal inside of the knuckle.

5. Align the bolt hole of the lower control arm, install the bolts
and nuts.

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4C1-17
NOTE :
Adjust the buffer clearance before tighten the bolts and nuts of
the lower control arm.

6. Install the breather hose of the front axle.
7. Install the actuator connector of the shift on the fly. (With
shift on the fly)
8. Install the tie-rod end of the power steering unit to the
knuckle, tighten the nut to the specified torque.
Torque : 98 N·m (10.0kg·m/73 lb ft)

9. Install lower bolts and nuts of the shock absorber, tighten it
to the specified torque.
Torque : 93 N·m (9.5kg·m/69 lb ft)
10. Install lower nuts of the stabilizer link, tighten it to the
specified torque.
Torque : 50 N·m (5.1kg·m/37 lb ft)
11. Install the suspension crossmember.
12. Install the torsion bar.
Refer to Torsion Bar in Suspension section.
13. Install the front propeller shaft.
Refer to Front Propeller Shaft in this section.
14. Install the hub and disc assembly and adjust the bearing
preload.
Refer to Front Hub and Disc in this section.
15. Install the wheel speed sensor of the antilock brake
system.
16. Install the brake caliper. Tighten the bolt of the caliper
bracket to the specified torque.
Torque : 155 N·m (15.8kg·m/115 lb ft)
17. Install the stone guard.
18. Install the tire and wheel.
19. Lower the vehicle, adjust the trim height.
Refer to Trim Height Adjustment in Steering section.
20. Tighten the bolts and nuts of the lower control arm to the
specified torque.
Refer to Lower Control Arm in Suspension section.

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20. Differential Assembly
(1) Clean the faces of the front axle case and differential
carrier.

Apply the recommended liquid gasket or its equivalent to
the sealing side of the axle case and the carrier.
(2) Attach the differential case and the carrier assembly to the
front axle case and tighten the nuts and bolts. The axle
case bolt is used for drainage.
Torque N

m (kgf

m/lb

ft)
26 
5 (2.6 
0.5/18.8 
3.6)
(3) Install the axle shaft assemblies as instructed earlier in this
section under “Axle Shaft Replacement”.
(4) Fill the axle case with hypoid gear lubricant, to just belo
w
the filler hole.
Lubricant capacity liter (US/UK gal)

1.4 (0.37/0.31)

4C1-42 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
FRONT HUB AND DISC
(4




2 Except High Ride Suspension Model)
DISASSEMBLY
Refer to SECTION 3E “WHEEL AND TIRE” for wheel removal procedure.

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Disassembly Steps
1. Bolt


2. Brake caliper


3. Hub cap
4. Split pin
5. Nut retainer
6. Hub nut
7. Lock washer


8. Outer bearing


9. Hub and disc assembly
10. Oil seal
11. Inner bearing and outer race
12. ABS sensor rotor


13. Bolt


14. Wheel pin

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4C1-43
Important Operations
Before removal, jack up the front of vehicle and support frame
with jack stands.



2. Brake Caliper
(1) Remove the two bolts from the rear side of the knuckle arm,
then remove the brake caliper, with the brake hose
attached.
(2) Use a wire etc., for attaching the brake caliper to the uppe
r
link.
Refer to the section Brake.



3. Hub Cap
When removing hub cap, exercise care so as not to scratch or
distort hub fitting face.



9. Hub and Disc Assembly
Using a brass bar to remove the outer bearing outer race (1),
oil seal, inner bearing and inner bearing outer race (2) from the
hug.



If necessary, replace the wheel pin in the following manner.

13. Bolt
14. Wheel Pin ; Front Hub
(1) Scribe mark on hub to disc before disassembly to insure
proper assembly.
(2) Drive out the ABS sensor rotor using a metal bar and
hammer through the two bolt holes.

Discard the used ABS sensor rotor
Refer to the section Brake.

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4C1-45
INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear, damage or any other abnormal conditions are found
through inspection.
For inspection and servicing of disc caliper, and relative parts, and ABS parts, refer to section 5 Brakes.



Hub

Hub bearing

Bearing outer race


Disc


Oil seal


Knuckle spindle


ABS sensor rotor


Caliper



Visual Check
Check the following parts for wear, damage or other abnormal
conditions.

4C1-46 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE
REASSEMBLY
Refer to SECTION 3E “WHEEL AND TIRE” for wheel removal procedure.

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Reassembly Steps


1. Wheel pin


2. Bolt


3. ABS sensor rotor


4. Inner bearing and outer race


5. Oil seal


6. Hub and disc assembly
7. Outer bearing


8. Lock washer


9. Hub nut
10. Nut retainer
11. Split pin


12. Hub cap
13. Brake caliper


14. Bolt

FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4C1-47

Important Operations
1. Wheel Pin
(1) Place hub on a wood workbench or a block of wood,
approx. 6” by 6” to protect the wheel stud ends and threads.
(2) Install wheel stud using a hammer.
Be sure wheel stud is started squarely and seats
completely.

(3) Align index marks and install hub to disc.


2. Bolt
Torque N

m (kgf

m/lb

ft)
103 
10 (10.5 
1/75.9 
7.2)



3. ABS sensor rotor
(1) Set a new ABS sensor rotor, if replacement is required.
(2) Install the ABS sensor rotor in the hub, using special tools.
Installer : 5-8840-2789-0
Grip : 5-8840-0007-0
Refer to the section Brake.


4. Inner Bearing and Outer Race
5. Oil Seal

Outer Bearing Outer Race
(1) Install the bearing outer race by driving into the hub.
Installer (Outer) : 5-8822-0053-0 (J-29016)
Installer (Inner) : 5-8822-0054-0 (J-29015)
Drive handle : 5-8840-0007-0 (J-8092)