2007 ISUZU KB P190 steering wheel adjustment

POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM 3B-43
6. Install the driver knee bolster assembly.
7. Install the steering lower cover and engine hood opening lever.
8. Install the steering wheel and align the setting marks.
Refer to the adjustment method in case a mark has
not been applied in this section.
NOTE: Confirm SRS and horn harness connector is
fixed by the steering wheel.

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CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in
the direction of the shaft by using a hammer o
r
other impact tools in an attempt to remove the
steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an
energy absorbing unit.
9. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified torque.
Torque: 35 N ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m (3.6 kgf ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m/26 lb ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
ft)
10. Support the inflator module and carefully connect the SRS connector (1) and horn lead (2) (with SRS
air bag).

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11. Connect the horn leads at center of wheel (without
SRS air bag).
NOTE: The horn leads (1) are passed along the top o
f
the bracket (2).
(Plastic type steering wheel only)



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12. Push the horn pad at areas 1-4.
Tighten the horn pad fixing screw to the specifed torque (without SRS air bag)
Torque: 3 N ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m (0.3 kgf ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m/26 lb ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
in)
NOTE: A horn pad should not be struck during
attachment.

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POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM 3B-49
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4. Install the driver knee bolster assembly.
5. Install the steering lower cover and engine hood opening lever.
6. Install the steering wheel and align the setting marks.
Refer to the adjustment method in case a mark has not been applied in this section.
NOTE: Confirm SRS and horn harness connector is
fixed by the steering wheel.

RTW 73BSH000701

CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in
the direction of the shaft by using a hammer o
r
other impact tools in an attempt to remove the
steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an
energy absorbing unit.
7. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified torque.
Torque: 35 N ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m (3.6 kgf ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m/26 lb ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
ft)

8. Support inflator module and carefully connect the
SRS connector (1) and horn lead (2), then install
inflator module (with SRS air bag).

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9. Connect the horn leads at center of wheel (without SRS air bag).
NOTE: The horn leads (1) are passed along the top o
f
the bracket (2).
(Plastic type steering wheel only)



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3B-56 POWER-ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
9. Turn the SRS coil fully counterclockwise, return
about 3 turns and align the neutral mark (1). (with
SRS air bag)
CAUTION: When turning the SRS coil fully
counterclockwise, stop turning if resistance is felt.
Further forced turning may damage to the cable in
the SRS coil.
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10. W hen installing the steering column cover, be sure to
route each wiring harness as illustrated so that the
harnesses do not catch any moving parts.
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Legend
(1) Steering Column Cover
(2) Starter Switch Harness
(3) Combination Switch Harness
(4) Inflator Module Harness

11. Install steering wheel and align the setting marks
made when removing. Refer to the adjustment method in case a mark has
not been applied in this section.
NOTE: Confirm SRS and horn harness connector is
fixed by the steering wheel.

RTW 73BSH000701

CAUTION: Never apply force to the steering wheel in
the direction of the shaft by using a hammer o
r
other impact tools in an attempt to remove the
steering wheel. The steering shaft is designed as an
energy absorbing unit.
12. Tighten the steering wheel fixing nut to the specified torque.
Torque: 35 N ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m (3.6 kgf ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m/26 lb ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
ft)
13. Support the module and carefully connect the module connector and horn lead, then install inflato
r
module.
NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the
plastic cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead
wire from being pinched.
14. Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Torque: 3 N ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m (0.3 kgf ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m/26 lb ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
in)
15. Install driver knee bolster (reinforcement).
16. Install instrument panel lower cover.
17. Install the engine hood opening lever.
18. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector and horn lead located under the steering column.
19. Connect the battery "-" terminal cable (with SRS ai
r
bag).


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3C-54 FRONT SUSPENSION
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. VIBRATION, SHOCK, AND SHIMMY OF STEERING WHEEL
Checkpoint Problem Countermeasure



Check front axle


Check wheel alignment


Check suspension ball joint


Check shock absorber or
attaching nut and bolt


Replace


Adjust


Replace


Replace or retighten


Check steering unit and
linkage


Faulty


Worn


Malfunction or loose


Check upper and lower link
bushings
Replace


Adjust


Worn


Incorrect

OK
OK
OK
NG
NG
NG
NG
NG
NG
OK
OK
Check vehicle trim height



• Improperly adjusted or worn front
wheel bearing.
• W orn or incorrectly adjusted wheel
bearing.
Replace; refer to Section 4C "Front
Wheel Drive"

• Insufficiently tightened steering
gear housing.
• W ear of steering linkage.
• Excessive backlash due to
improper adjustment of the steering
gear box.
• W orn column bearing, weakened
column bearing spring, or loose
clamp.
Replace; refer to Section 3B
"Steering"
• Improper tire pressure.
• Imbalance and deformation of frond
wheel.
• Unevenly worn tire or insufficient
tightening of wheel nuts.
Replace; refer to Section 3E "Wheel
and Tires"



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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-55
2. VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT OR LEFT
Checkpoint Problem Countermeasure



Steering linkage, and upper
and lower link


Rubber bushing for upper and
lower link


W heel alignment


Vehicle trim height


Replace


Replace


Adjust


Adjust


Deformed


Worn


Incorrect


Incorrect


Brake adjustment (binding)

Adjust


Replace


Incorrect

Collapsed or break (4 ×2
Except high ride suspension)
Collapsed or twisted (4 ×4, 4 ×2
High ride suspension)
Continued on the next page OK
OK
OK
OK
NG
NG
NG
NG
NG
NG
OK
OK Coil spring (4
×2 Except high
ride suspension)
Torsion bar (4 ×4, 4 ×2 High
ride suspension)

Front wheel bearing

Adjust or replace

Incorrect adjustment or
abrasion

NG



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3C-60 FRONT SUSPENSION
Checkpoint Problem Countermeasure

Steering linkage and steering
gearReplaceWorn
AdjustImproper
OK
NG
NG
OKTire pressure
Continued from the previous page
Steering unit fixing bolts and
linkageRetightenLoose
Adjust or replaceIncorrect adjustment or
abrasion
OK
NG
NG
OKFront wheel bearing
Lubricating oil and grease to
steering linkageReplaceInsufficient
NG
OK


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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-61
6. EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL PLAY
Checkpoint Problem Countermeasure



Front wheel bearing


Steering linkage


Adjust or replace


Replace


Incorrect adjustment or
abrasion


Worn


Replace

Worn

NG
NG
NG
OK
OK Upper, and lower links,
bushing (4 × 2 Except high
ride suspension)



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FRONT WHEEL DRIVE 4C1-13


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.
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 (10.0kgf·m/73 lb·ft)
9. Install lower bolts and nuts of the shock absorber, tighten it to the specified torque.
Torque : 93 N·m (9.5kgf·m/69 lb·ft)
10. Install lower nuts of the stabilizer link, tighten it to the specified torque.
Torque : 50 N·m (5.1kgf·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 : 226 N·m (23.0kgf·m/166 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 Front Alignment 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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