Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 1630

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NOTES ON THE FORMAT OF THIS MANUAL

1. Find the applicable Section by referring to the index at the front of the Workshop Manual binder.

2. The following technical service information is included in this Section:

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Identification

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Maintenance schedules

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Recommended Iubricants

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Recommended fuels

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Oil viscosity charts

3. Individual Sections of this Workshop Manual are divided into the following categories:

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Main data and specifications

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Torque specifications

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Recommended liquid gasket

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Loctite application procedure

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Servicing

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Removal and installation

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Disassembly

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Inspection and repair

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Ressembly

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Troubleshooting

4. Each "Major Components" page of this Workshop Manual has an exploded view of the applicable area.

A brief explanation of the notation used follows:

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5. Below is a sample of the Workshop Manual text following the " Major Components " page.

A brief explanation of the notation used follows:

6. The following symbols appear throughout the Workshop Manual.

They tell you at a glance the type of service operation to perform.

....... Removal

....... Adjustment

....... Installation

....... Cleaning

....... Disassembly

....... Important operation requiring extra care

....... Reassembly

....... Specified torque

....... Alignment

....... ISUZU special tool(s) required or recommended

....... Directional indication

....... Other special tool(s) required or recommended

....... Inspection

....... Lubrication (Oil)

....... Measurement

....... Lubrication (Grease)

....... Torque Angle Method

....... Liquid gasket application

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7. Measurement criteria are defined by the terms "standard" and "limit".

A measurement falling within the "standard" range indicates that the applicable part or parts are serviceable.

"Limit" is an absolute value.

A measurement falling outside the "limit" indicates that the applicable part or parts must be repaired or replaced.

8. Components are parts are listed in the singular form throughout the Workshop Manual.

9. The following directional criteria are used throughout the Workshop Manual:

Front:

The cooling fan side of the engine.

Right:

The right-hand side of the engine viewed from the flywheel.

Left:

The left-hand side of the engine viewed from the flywheel.

Rear:

The flywheel side of the engine.

Cylinder numbers are counted from the front of the engine towards the rear.

The engine's rotation is clockwise viewed from the front of the engine.

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IDENTIFICATION

CHASSIS NUMBER

The chassis number is stamped on the right-hand side of the
chassis side member under the right door.

ENGINE NUMBER (GASOLINE ENGINE

FOR HEC SERIES)

The engine number is stamped on the rear left-hand side of the
cylinder body.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE

The vehicle identification plate is attached to the radiator sill in
the engine compartment.