
E N G IN E SPEED C O NTR O L S Y STEM ( C 24SE) 6 H-1
Service Precaution
WARNING: THIS VEHICLE HAS A SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT S
YSTEM (SRS). REFER TO THE SRS
COMPONENT AND WIRING LOCATION VIEW IN
ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU ARE
PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE SRS
COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING. WHEN YOU
ARE PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE
SRS COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING, REFER
TO THE SRS SERVICE INFORMATION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN
POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS SYSTEM
REPAIRS.
CAUTION: Always use the correct fastener in the
proper location. When you replace a fastener, use
ONLY the exact part number for that application.
ISUZU will call out those fasteners that require a
replacement after removal. ISUZU will also call out
the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread
sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not
use supplemental coatings (Paints, greases, o
r
other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or
fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings
adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint
clamping force, and may damage the fastener.
When you install fasteners, use the correct
tightening sequence and specifications. Following
these instructions can help you avoid damage to
parts and systems.
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6A1
Engine Mechanical – V6
ATTENTION
Before performing any service operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to 1.1
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property
damage.
1 General Information ............................................................................................................ ...................8
1.1 WARNING, CAUTION and NOTES .................................................................................................... ................... 8
Definition of WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE Statements ............................................................................. .... 8
WARNING defined ............................................................................................................................................. 8
CAUTION defined .............................................................................................................................................. 8
NOTE defined..................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Engine Components .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Major Component Assemblies..................................................................................................... ......................... 9
Intake Manifold Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 10
Engine Front Cover.............................................................................................................................................. 12
Camshaft Timing Components ..................................................................................................... ...................... 13
Camshaft Cover Assembly.................................................................................................................................. 14
Cylinder Head Assembly ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Oil Pump ............................................................................................................................................................... 16
Engine Block Assembly .......................................................................................................... ............................ 17
Pistons, Rings, Bearing and Connecting Rod ..................................................................................... .............. 18
Oil Pan Assembly................................................................................................................................................. 19
Oil Filter Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 20
1.3 Engine Serial Number........................................................................................................... ............................... 20
1.4 Engine Construction............................................................................................................................................ 21
Cylinder Block ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Cylinder Heads ................................................................................................................. .................................... 21
Crankshaft ............................................................................................................................................................ 22
Pistons, Pins and Connecting Rods .............................................................................................. .................... 22
Camshaft Drive System ....................................................................................................................................... 22
1.5 Engine Lubrication System ...................................................................................................... ........................... 24
Lubrication Description....................................................................................................................................... 24
1.6 Service Notes ....................................................................................................................................................... 24
Cleanliness and Care........................................................................................................... ................................ 24
Replacing Engine Gaskets ....................................................................................................... ........................... 24
Re-Using Gaskets and Applying Sealants......................................................................................... ............... 24
Separating Components................................................................................................................................... 24
Cleaning Gasket Surfaces................................................................................................................................ 24
Assembling Components .......................................................................................................... ....................... 25
Use of Room Temperature Vulcanising and Anaerobic Sealer....................................................................... .25
Room Temperature Vulcanising Sealer............................................................................................................ 25
Anaerobic Sealer .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Pipe Joint Compound ............................................................................................................ ........................... 26
Separating Parts .................................................................................................................................................. 26
Tools and Equipment ............................................................................................................ .............................. 26
Fasteners .............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Clamp Load ..................................................................................................................... ................................. 27
Torque Angle and Torque to Yield Fasteners..................................................................................... .............. 27
2 Diagnosis ..............................................................................................................................................28
2.1 Engine Diagnosis ............................................................................................................... .................................. 28
2.2 Symptoms............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Strategy Based Diagnosis ....................................................................................................... ............................ 28
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1 General Information
The HFV6 engine features a closed vee, deep skirt die cast aluminium cylinder block with cast iron cylinder liners,
internally balanced crankcase, full length water jackets and six bolt main bearing caps.
The cylinders are arranged in two banks of three with a 60 degree included angle between the two banks.
The right-hand bank of cylinders consists of number 1-3-5
cylinders and the left-hand bank of cylinders consists of
number 2-4-6.
The engine firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.
Each aluminium cylinder head is fitted with hardened valve
seats and four valves per cylinder: two intake and two
exhaust.
The valves are operated by two camshafts (DOHC) per
cylinder bank, one each for intake and exhaust valves.
The crankshaft is manufactured from forged steel. A reluctor
wheel is pressed in place onto the rear of the crankshaft for
the crankshaft position sensor.
The connecting rods are manufactured from powdered
metal and the rod cap is separated during the manufacturing
process using the fractured method. This creates a stronger,
visually seamless rod to cap union.
Figure 6A1 – 1
1.1 WARNING, CAUTION and NOTES
This Section contains various W ARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTE statements that you must observe carefully to reduce
the risk of death or injury during service, repair procedures or vehicle operation. Incorrect service or repair procedures
may damage the vehicle or cause operational faults. W ARNINGS, CAUTION and NOTE statements are not exhaustive.
HOLDEN LTD can not possibly warn of all the potentially hazardous consequences of failure to follow these instructions.
Definition of WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE Statements
Diagnosis and repair procedures in this Section contain both general and specific W ARNING, CAUTION and NOTE
statements. HOLDEN LTD is dedicated to the presentation of service information that helps the technician to diagnose
and repair the systems necessary for proper operation of the vehicle. Certain procedures may present a hazard to the
technician if they are not followed in the recommended manner. W ARNING, CAUTION and NOTE statements are
designed to help prevent these hazards from occurring, but not all hazards can be foreseen.
WARNING defined
A W ARNING statement immediately precedes an operating procedure or maintenance practice which, if not correctly
followed, could result in death or injury. A W ARNING statement alerts you to take necessary action or not to take a
prohibited action. If a W ARNING statement is ignored, the following consequences may occur:
• Death or injury to the technician or other personnel working on the vehicle,
• Death or injury to other people in or near the workplace area, and / or
• Death or injury to the driver / or passenger(s) of the vehicle or other people, if the vehicle has been improperly
repaired.
CAUTION defined
A CAUTION statement immediately precedes an operating procedure or maintenance practice which, if not correctly
followed, could result in damage to or destruction of equipment, or corruption of data. If a CAUTION statement is ignored,
the following consequences may occur:
• Damage to the vehicle,
• Unnecessary vehicle repairs or component replacement,
• Faulty operation or performance of any system or component being repaired,
• Damage to any system or components which depend on the proper operation of the system or component being
repaired,
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3.3 Oil Filter Adaptor
Remove
Disconnection of the battery affects certain
vehicle electronic systems, refer to 1.1
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTES before
disconnecting the battery.
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2 Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the oil pressure sender.
3 Remove the oil filter adaptor attaching bolts (2), four places.
4 Remove the oil filter adaptor and discard the gasket (3).
5 Clean the surfaces of the adaptor and cylinder block.
• Do not use a screwdriver or similar to
prise the oil filter adapter from the engine
as damage to the sealing surface may
occur.
• If required, use a rubber mallet to tap the
oil filter adapter to loosen the
components prior to separating.
Tapping should be done at bends,
corners or reinforced areas to prevent
distortion of parts.
Figure 6A1 – 27
Reinstall
Reinstallation of the oil filter adaptor is the reverse of the removal procedure, noting the following:
1 A new gasket must be used.
2 Loosely install the oil filter adaptor attaching bolts, then tighten all fasteners to the correct torque specification.
Oil filter adaptor attaching bolt
torque specification .................................. 20.0- 26.0 Nm
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Remove
Disconnection of the battery affects certain
vehicle electronic systems. Refer to 1.1
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTES before
disconnecting the battery.
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
2 Remove the air intake duct (1) and hose (2), refer to 6C1-3 Engine Management – V6 – Service
Operations.
Figure 6A1 – 34
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CAUTION
Tighten the intake manifold bolts in a circular
pattern starting at the centre bolt and moving
outward.
2 Ensure that all fasteners are tightened to the correct torque specification. Upper intake manifold to lower
intake manifold attaching bolt
torque specification ............................................23.0 Nm
Upper intake manifold to
cylinder head attaching bolt
torque specification ............................................23.0 Nm
Incorrect wiring connector installation may
cause component malfunction or component
damage.
3 Ensure all wiring connectors are fully engaged and if applicable, locked in place.
4 Ensure all wiring harnesses are correctly routed and attached securely in their retaining clips.
5 Ensure that all hoses and pipes are routed correctly and that any retaining clips are correctly installed.
6 Start and run the engine to check for correct operation.
3.10 Intake Manifold Assembly – Complete
The intake manifold comprises of an upper and lower section. Some service procedures only require the removal of the
upper intake manifold (e.g. fuel injector/spark plug servicing), while other service procedures require the removal of both
the upper and lower manifold as a complete assembly (e.g. cylinder head/s). If only the upper intake manifold needs to
be removed, refer to 3.9 Upper Intake Manifold.
Remove
Disconnection of the battery affects certain
vehicle electronic systems. Refer to 1.1
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTES before
disconnecting the battery.
1 Depressurise the fuel system.
2 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
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CAUTION
Tighten the intake manifold bolts in a circular
pattern starting at the centre bolt and moving
outward.
4 Ensure that all fasteners are tightened to the correct torque specification. Upper intake manifold to lower intake
manifold attaching bolt torque specification .......23.0 Nm
Upper intake manifold to cylinder
head attaching bolt torque specification .............23.0 Nm
Lower intake manifold to cylinder
head attaching bolt torque specification .............23.0 Nm
Fuel injector wiring harness bracket
attaching bolt torque specification ........................9.0 Nm
Incorrect wiring connector installation may
cause component malfunction or component
damage.
5 Ensure all wiring connectors are fully engaged and if applicable, locked in place.
6 Ensure all wiring harnesses are correctly routed and attached securely in their retaining clips.
7 Ensure that all hoses and pipes are routed correctly and that any retaining clips are correctly installed.
8 After installation pull on any quick connect fittings to check that each is correctly installed.
9 Start and run the engine to check for correct operation.
3.11 Exhaust Manifold Assembly
Remove
Allow the engine to cool before commencing.
Disconnection of the battery affects certain
vehicle electronic systems, refer to 1.1
WARNING, CAUTION and NOTES before
disconnecting the battery.
1 Disconnect the battery negative terminal.
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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 reverse 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 correct torque specification.
Engine ground connector bolt
torque specification ............................................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 specification ...................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 correct quantity and grade of coolant, refer to 6B1 Engine Cooling – V6.
4 Check transmission fluid level, replenishing as required, using the specified lubricant for the transmission fitted, refer to 7C1 Automatic – 4L60E – General Information.
5 Disable the ignition system, refer to 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 the engine and listen for any unusual noises.
8 Check the vehicle oil pressure gauge or warning indicator and confirm the engine has acceptable oil pressure. If required, install an oil pressure gauge and measure 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 while the engine is running, correcting as required.
12 Perform a final inspection for correct engine oil and coolant levels.
4.2 Oil Pan and Oil Pump Suction Pipe Assembly
Remove
1 Remove the engine assembly from the vehicle, refer to 4.1 Engine .
2 Separate the engine and transmission assemblies, refer to 7C1 Automatic – 4L60E – General Information.
3 Mount the engine assembly on a suitable engine stand.
4 Remove the engine front cover, refer to 3.15 Front Cover Assembly.
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