Isuzu N-Series. Manual - part 189
FRONT AXLE 4C-51
4. Moving the front drive shaft joint as shown, inspect
for smooth operation or presence of excessive
play.
Replace the front drive shaft assembly if it does not
move smoothly or there is excessive play.
Installation
1. Front Drive Shaft Assembly
1) Apply the MoS2 contained type grease into the
universal joint.
Grease amount: 94 — 106 g (3.3 — 3.7 oz)
2) Install the front drive shaft assembly into the
front axle case.
During installation, take care not to damage the
oil seal lip on the front axle case side.
To install, bend the front drive shaft as shown,
and moving the shaft a little to the left or right,
push it into the spline on the differential side
gear.
2. Spindle
1) Apply MoS2 contained type grease to the sur-
faces of the thrust washer and bushing of spin-
dle.
2) Apply adhesive (LOCTITE 515 or equivalent) to
the spindle flange, and install the spindle to the
knuckle. At this time, a bolt hole of the spindle
should be met with that of knuckle.
3. Front Brake Assembly
1) Install the front oil shield cover with a cut in out-
er surface facing inside.
2) Apply adhesive (LOCTITE 242 or equivalent) to
the threads of fixing bolts and tighten them to
the specified torque.
Tighten:
Front brake assembly fixing bolt to 98 N
⋅m (10 kg⋅m / 72
lb
⋅ft)
4. Front Axle Hub, Brake Drum and Related Parts
Refer to “FRONT HUB and BRAKE DRUM (4
× 4
Model)” previously in this section.
5. Front Locking Hub Set
Refer to “FREE WHEEL HUB” previously in this
section.
6. Wheel and Tire
N4A0366E
N4A0367E
N4A0367E