2007 ISUZU KB P190 service

Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–253
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k Timing chains, tensioners, shoes, guides & sprockets, refer to 3.16 Timing Chains, Tensioners, Shoes and
Guides .
l Cylinder head assemblies, refer to 3.22 Cylinder Head Assembly.
m Oil pan assembly, refer to 4.2 Oil Pan and Oil Pump Suction Pipe Assembly .
n Piston and connecting rod assemblies, refer to 4.5 Pistons, Pins, Rings, Connecting Rods and Big-end
Bearings .
o Crankshaft assembly, refer to 4.6 Crankshaft and Main Bearings.
p Piston oil nozzles, refer 4.5 Pistons, Pins, Rings, Connecting Rods and Big-end Bearings .
Reassemble
Reassembly of the engine assembly is the reverse of the disassembly procedure.
Reinstall
Reinstallation of the engine assembly is the revers e to the removal procedure, noting the following:
NOTE
Refer to 6 Torque Wrench Specifications for the
correct torque specifications.
1 Tighten the fasteners to the co rrect torque specification.
Engine ground connector bolt
torque specificat ion ............................................ 10.0 Nm
Power steering high pressure line
attaching bolt torque specification ............. 8.0 – 12.0 Nm
Power steering high pressure line
flare nut torque specif ication ................... 25. 0 – 35.0 Nm
Engine mount to frame attaching bolt
torque specification ................................. 44. 0 – 60.0 Nm
Knock Sensor Attaching Nut
torque specification ............................................ 23.0 Nm
2 Use only the specified engine lubricant type and quantity. It is recommended that a fluorescent oil dye, such as that
contained in J 28481-B, be added to assist in any future oil leak diagnosis.
3 Fill the cooling system with the corre ct quantity and grade of coolant, refer to Section 6B1 Engine Cooling – V6.
4 Check transmission fluid level, replenishing as required, using the specified lubricant for the transmission fitted,
refer to Section 7C1 Automatic – 4L60E – General Information .
5 Disable the ignition system, refer to Section 6C1-3 Engine Management – V6 – Service Operations.
6 Crank the engine several times. Listen for any unusual noises or evidence that parts are binding.
7 Enable the ignition system. Start t he engine and listen for any unusual noises.
8 Check the vehicle oil pressure gauge or warning indica tor and confirm the engine has acceptable oil pressure. If
required, install an oil pressure gauge and m easure the engine oil pressure, refer to 2.19 Engine Oil Pressure
Diagnosis .
9 Run the engine at about 1,000 r. p.m. until the engine has reached normal operating temperature.
10 Listen for any unusual noises.
11 Check for oil, fuel, coolant and exhaust leaks wh ile the engine is running, correcting as required.
12 Perform a final inspection for correct engine oil and coolant levels.


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Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–260
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Inspect
1 Inspect the flexplate assembly for the following
conditions:
• Stress cracks around the flexplate to torque
converter mounting bolt hole locations (1).
• Stress cracks around the flexplate to crankshaft
mounting bolt hole locations (2 and 4).
• Cracks at welded areas that retain the ring gear
onto the flexplate (3).
• Damaged or missing ring gear teeth (5).
2 Replace the flexplate assembly as required.
NOTE
The flexplate ring gear is not serviced
separately and cannot be repaired. If found to
be faulty or damaged, the flexplate assembly
must be replaced.
CAUTION
Do not repair the welded areas that retain
the ring gear to the fl explate. The flexplate
must be replaced.

Figure 6A1 – 454
Reinstall
NOTE
The bolt holes are unevenly spaced to enable
flexplate fitment in the one position only.
1 Place the flexplate assembly (2) in position on the crankshaft.
2 Install new flexplate attaching bolts (1) and hand tighten.

Figure 6A1 – 455

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Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–270
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Piston Measurement
1 Measure piston width using the following procedure:
a Using an outside micr ometer, measure the
width of the piston at 30 mm below the crown
top (1), at the thrust surfaces of the piston,
perpendicular to the piston pin centreline.
b Compare the measurement of the piston to its
original cylinder by subtracting the piston width
from the cylinder diameter.
c Check your measurements with specifications, refer to 5 Specifications .
d If the clearance obtai ned through measurement
is greater than the prov ided specifications and
the cylinder bores are wi thin specification,
replace the piston.

Figure 6A1 – 475
2 Measure the piston pin bore to piston pin (2) clearances using the following procedure:
a Piston pin bores and pins must be free of varnish or scuffing.
b Use an outside micrometer (1) to measure the
piston pin in the piston contact areas.

Figure 6A1 – 476
3 Using an inside micrometer , measure the piston pin
bore (1). Compare the resu lt with the piston pin
diameter and piston pin to piston pin bore clearance
listed in the specifications, refer to 5 Specifications.
4 If the clearance is excessive, determine which piece is out of specification and replace as required.
5 Replace the piston if any of its dimensions are out of
specification.
6 If the new piston does not meet clearance specifications, the cylinder block may need to be
oversized to 0.25 mm. There is only one size of
oversized pistons and rings available for service.

Figure 6A1 – 477

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Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–271
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Piston Ring Measurement
1 Measure the piston ring end gap using the following
procedure:
a Place the piston ring (1) in the area of the bore where
the piston ring will travel, approximately 25 mm below
the deck surface. Ensure t he ring is square with the
cylinder bore by positioning the ring with the piston
head.
b Measure the end gap of the piston ring with feeler
gauges (2), refer to 5 Specifications.
c If the clearance exceeds t he provided specifications,
the piston rings must be replaced.
d Repeat the procedure for all piston rings.

Figure 6A1 – 478
2 Measure the piston ring side clearance using the
following procedure:
a Roll the piston ring (1) ent irely around the piston ring
groove. If any binding is c aused by the ring groove,
dress the groove with a fine file. If any binding is
caused by a distorted piston ring, replace the ring.
b With the piston ring on the piston, use feeler
gauges (2) to check clearance at multiple locations.
c Compare the measurement s with piston ring side
clearance listed in the spec ifications, refer to
5 Specifications .
d If the clearance is greater than specifications, replace
the piston rings.

Figure 6A1 – 479
3 There is a locating dimple (1) on the compression rings. Install the compression rings with the dimple
facing up.
4 If the new ring does not r educe the clearance to the
correct specification, install a new piston.
5 If the new piston does not meet clearance specifications, the cylinder block may need to be
oversized to 0.25 mm. There is only one size of
oversized pistons and rings available for service.

Figure 6A1 – 480

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Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–281
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4.6 Crankshaft and Main Bearings
1 Remove the engine assembly, refer to 4.1 Engine .
2 Remove both cylinder head assemblies, refer to 3.22 Cylinder Head Assembly.
3 Remove the oil pan assembly, refer to 4.2 Oil Pan and Oil Pump Suction Pipe Assembly .
4 Remove the piston and connecting rod assemblies, refer to 4.5 Pistons, Pins, Rings, Connecting Rods and Big-
end Bearings .
5 Remove the oil pump assembly, refer to 3.17 Oil Pump Assembly.
6 Remove the crankshaft rear oil seal and plate assembly, refer to 4.4 Crankshaft Rear Seal and Plate Assembly .
7 Remove the crankshaft position sensor, refer to Section 6C1-3 Engine Management – V6 – Service Operations.
Crankshaft End Play Measurement
1 Place a dial indicator at the end of the crankshaft nose.
2 Gently force the crankshaft towards the front and rear of the cylinder block with a lever while monitoring the
movement of the dial indicator.
3 The crankshaft endplay should not exceed specifications, refer to 5 Specifications.
4 If the specifications are ex ceeded, inspect the thrust bearing thrust outer diameter and the crankshaft thrust wall for
wear and/or excessive runout. Compare the va lues with the specifications, refer to 5 Specifications.
5 Replace the thrust bearing or crankshaft as required.
Remove
1 Remove the crankshaft bearing cap side bolts (3).
CAUTION
The crankshaft bearing cap outer bolts are
yield tightened during assembly and must
be replaced prior to reassembly. Crankshaft
bearing cap outer bolts that are not replaced
will not torque to the correct clamp load and
can lead to serious engine damage.
2 Remove the crankshaft bearing cap outer bolts (1).
3 Remove the crankshaft bearing cap inner bolts (2).

Figure 6A1 – 500

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3 Measure the crankshaft thrust wall width (1) for wear
using an inside micrometer and compare with the
engine specifications, refer to 5 Specifications.
4 Measure the crankshaft thrust wall surface (2) for runout using a dial indica tor, mounted to a magnetic
stand and compare with t he engine specifications,
refer to 5 Specifications .
5 If the crankshaft journals are damaged or worn beyond specifications, t he crankshaft may be ground
0.25 mm. There is only one size of oversized main
bearings available for service.


Figure 6A1 – 512
6 Inspect the crankshaft main journals (1) for undersize, using an outside micrometer (2).


Figure 6A1 – 513
7 Inspect the crankpins (1) for undersize using an outside micrometer (2).
8 Compare your measurements with those listed in the
engine specifications, refer to 5 Specifications. If the
crankpin journals are worn beyond the specifications,
the crankshaft may be ground 0.25 mm. Only one
size of oversized connecting rod bearings available
for service.


Figure 6A1 – 514

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Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–288
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9 Measure the main bearing and crankpin journals for
out-of-round using the following procedure:
a Using an outside micr ometer, measure the
journal at the extreme front and rear locations
on the journal. Call these points A and B.
b Measure the journal in two new locations exactly 90 degrees from the first points. Call
these points C and D.
c Subtract A from C and B from D. The differences will indicate journal out-of-round.
d The out-of-round shoul d not exceed 0.004 mm
maximum.
e If the journals are worn beyond the specifications, the crankshaft may be ground
0.25 mm. There is only one size of oversized
crankshaft and connecting rod bearings
available for service.
10 Measure the main bearing and crankpin journals for taper using the following procedure:
a Using an outside micr ometer, measure the
journal at the extreme fr ont (A) and rear (B) of
the journal parallel to t he crankshaft centreline.
b Subtract the smallest from the largest measurement. The result will be the journal
taper.
c If the main bearing journal taper exceeds 0.004 mm, replace the crankshaft.
d If the journals are worn beyond the specifications, the crankshaft may be ground
0.25 mm. There is only one size of oversized
crankshaft and connecting rod bearings
available for service.

Figure 6A1 – 515
Reinstall
Crankshaft Bearing Installation Procedure
CAUTION
If the crankshaft bearings have been used in
a running engine, replace them with new
crankshaft bearings for reassembly.
1 Clean the crankcase crank bore with a lint-free cloth.
2 Clean all the oil from the backside of new bearing halves.
3 Install the new upper crankshaft bearings into position. The thrust beari ng (1) belongs in the number
3 journal(2). Ensure the upper bearing insert contains
the oil transfer hole and groove. Roll the bearing into
position so the lock tang engages the crank slot. The
bearing must fit flush with the upper crankcase.

Figure 6A1 – 516

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Engine Mechanical – V6 Page 6A1–297
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Clean
1 Remove all thread sealant, gasket material or sealant using a commercially available plastic or wood scraper.
2 Clean all the following areas with a suitable solvent:
• sealing surfaces,
• cooling passages,
• oil passages, and
• bearing journals.
3 Clean all threaded and through holes with a suitable solvent.

Safety glasses must be worn when using
compressed air.
4 Dry the engine block with compressed air.
Inspect
Visual Inspection
NOTE
The following procedure assumes the engine has
been disassembled and cleaned, as described
above.
1 Inspect the crankshaft bearing journals for damage or spun bearings. The crankshaft bearing journals are not
repairable and if damage is f ound, the cylinder block assembly must be replaced.
2 Inspect the primary camshaft chain t ensioner mounting surface on the engine block for burrs or any defects that
would affect the sealing of the new primary camshaft chain tensioner gasket.
3 Inspect all sealing and mating surfaces for damage, repair or replace the cylinder block assembly if required.
4 Inspect all threaded and through holes for damage or excessive debris.
5 Inspect all bolts for damage, if damaged replace with new bolts only.
6 Inspect the cylinder walls for cracks or damage. The cyli nder sleeves are not serviced separately, if the cylinders
are damaged the cylinder block assembly must be replaced.
7 Inspect the engine block for cracks. Do not repair any cra cks. If cracks are found, the cylinder block assembly must
be replaced. Repair any damaged threaded holes, refer to 4.9 Thread Repair Specifications.
Measuring Cylinder Bore Diameter
1 Measure the cylinder bore diameter 37 mm from the
deck face (1) using a commercially available bore
gauge or Tool No. J-8087 (2).
2 Record the results and compare with the dimensions listed in the specifications, refer to 5 Specifications.

NOTE
If the cylinder diameter exceeds the
specifications, the cylinder block may be
oversized to 0.25 mm. Only one size of
oversized pistons and rings are available for
service. If the cylinder bore diameter exceeds
specification by mo re than 0.25 mm, the
cylinder block must be replaced.

Figure 6A1 – 538

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