Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 1976

4C2-24  FRONT DRIVING AXLE

DISASSEMBLY

• Before disassembly, jack up the front of vehicle and

support frame with jack stands.

• Remove the disc brake caliper assembly and hang it on

the frame with wires (Refer to Section 5A "HYDRAULIC
FOUNDATION BRAKES")

1. Bolt

Before removal, shift transfer lever into "2H" position.

2. Hub cap

3. Snap Ring and Shim

4. Hub flange

5. Lock Washer and Lock Screw

6. Hub nut

Wrench: 5-8840-2117-0 (J-36827)

7. Hub and Disc Assembly

8. Outer Bearing Outer Race

9. Oil Seal

10.Inner Bearing Outer Race

11.Bolt

If necessary, replace the wheel pin in the following manner.
1) Apply a scribe mark to disc to hub.
2) Clamp the hub and disc assembly in a vise, using

protective pads. Remove the 6 disc-to-hub retaining
bolts.

12.Wheel Pin

Place hub on a suitable work surface and remove the wheel
studs, as required, using a hammer.

FRONT DRIVING AXLE  4C2-25

INSPECTION AND REPAIR

Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are found
through inspection.
Check the following parts.

• Hub

• Hub bearing oil seal

• Knuckle spindle

• Disc

• Caliper

• Shift on the fly system parts (Cap, Hab flange, Shim,

Snap ring)

For inspection and servicing of disc caliper and related parts,
refer to Section 5A2 "DISC BRAKES".

REASSEMBLY

12.Wheel Pin

1) Place the hub on a wood workbench or a block of wood

approx. 6 "by 6" to protect the wheel stud ends and
threads.

2) Insert a wheel stud using a hammer.

Be sure the wheel stud is started squarely and seats
completely.

11.Bolt

Align scribe marks and attach the hub to the disc.
Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Hub Bolt Torque

N

⋅m (kg⋅m/lb⋅ft)

103 (10.5/76)

10.Inner Bearing Outer Race

Install the outer race; inner bearing by driving it into the hub.
Installer : 5-8840-2119-0 (J-36829)
Grip

: 5-8840-0007-0 (J-8092)

4C2-26  FRONT DRIVING AXLE

9. Oil Seal

Installer : 5-8840-2120-0 (J-36830)
Grip

: 5-8840-0007-0 (J-8092)

Apply grease (Besco L-2 or equivalent) to the lip portion.

8. Outer Bearing Outer Race

Install the outer race; outer bearing by driving it into the hub.
Installer : 5-8522-0054-0 (J-29015)
Grip

: 5-8840-0007-0 (J-8092)

7. Hub and Disc Assembly

1) Apply grease in the hub.
2) Apply wheel bearing type grease NLGI No.2 or

equivalent to the other and inner bearing.

Grease Amount

g (oz)

Hub

35 (1.23)

Outer bearing

10 (0.35)

Inner bearing

15 (0.53)

6. Hub Nut

1) Turn the place where there is a chamfer in the tapped

hole to the outer side, and attach the nut.
Wrench: 5-8840-2117-0 (J-36827)

FRONT DRIVING AXLE  4C2-27

Preload Adjustment

Tighten the hub nut to 29 N

⋅m (3.0 kg⋅m/22 lb⋅ft), then fully

loosen the nut.
Tighten the hub nut to the value given below, using a spring
scale on the wheel pin.
Bearing Preload

N (kg/lb)

New bearing and
New oil seal

20-25 (2-2.5/4.4-5.5)

Used bearing and
New oil seal

12-18 (1.2-1.8/2.6-4.0)

If the measured bearing preload is outside the specifications,
adjust it by loosening or tightening the bearing nut.

5. Lock Washer and Lock Screw

Turn the side with larger diameter of the tapered bore to the
vehicle outer side, and attach the washer.
If the bolt holes in the lock plate are not aligned with the
corresponding holes in the nut, reverse the lock plate.
If the bolt holes are still out of alignment, turn in the nut just
enough to obtain alignment.
Screw is to be fastened tightly so its head may come lower
than the surface of the washer.

4. Hub flange

• Apply adhesive (LOCTITE 515 or equivalent) to both

joining faces.

3. Snap Ring and Shim

Adjust the clearance between the free wheeling hub body
and the snap ring.

Clearance between the Free Wheeling
Hub Body and the Snap Ring

mm (in)

0-0.3 (0-0.012)

Adjust Shims Available

mm (in)

0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0 (0.008, 0.012, 0.020, 0.039)

2. Hub cap

1. Bolt

Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
Cover Bolt Torque

N

⋅m (kg⋅m/lb⋅ft)

59 (6.0/43)