Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 140

4C–60

DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

7. Remove snap ring from front axle case by using snap

ring pliers.

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8. Take out inner shaft from front axle case.
9. Remove snap ring from inner shaft by using snap ring

pliers.

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10. Remove inner shaft bearing.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the shaft.

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11. Remove needle bearing from inner shaft by using a

remover J–26941 and sliding hammer J–2619–01.

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12. Remove oil seal from front axle case.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the front axle case.

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DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Inspection And Repair

Inspect the removed parts. If there are abnormalities
such as wear and damage, take corrective action or
replace.

Visual Check

1. Inspect the inner shaft for wear and damage.

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2. Replace the shaft if any signs of deterioration in the

gear is present.

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Inner Shaft Run–Out

With both end centers supported, rotate the shaft slowly
and measure deflection with a dial gauge.

Limit: 0.5 mm (0.02 in)

NOTE: Do not heat the shaft to correct its bend.

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Inner Shaft Bearing

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Legend

(1) Inner Shaft Bearing
(2) Inner Shaft
(3) Clutch Gear

1. Inspect the inner shaft bearing for any signs of

deterioration, replace if uneven.

2. Insert the clutch gear and inspect the needle bearing.
3. Replace the needle bearing if found to be uneven.

Sleeve Condition

Check for wear damage, or cracking in the sleeve.

NOTE: Close inspection of the groove and inner gear are
required because those are important parts.

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DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Sleeve Function

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Test the sleeve for smoothness by sliding it between the
inner shaft and the clutch gear, replace the sleeve if its
difficult to slide.

NOTE: Gear oil should be applied to the contact surface
of gear.
Check the width of sleeve center groove.

Limit: 7.1 mm (0.28 in)

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Clutch Gear Condition

Check for wear, damage, crack or any other deterioration
in the clutch gear.

Clutch Gear Function

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Test the sleeve for smoothness by sliding it across the
clutch gear, replace the clutch gear if its difficult to slide.

NOTE: When inspecting, gear oil should be applied to the
contact surface of gear.

Clutch Gear Journal Diameter

Make sure of the size illustrated.

Limit: 36.98 mm (1.456 in)

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Actuator

Check for damage, cracking, or other abnormality.

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DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM

Functional Check

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Verify functionality by applying voltage (12V) to terminals
3 and 4 and set the tester to terminal 1 and 2 according to
the table bellow.

State

Trminal 3

Trminal 4

Electric

circuit

between

terminal 1

& 2

Function

A

+12V

Ground

OK

2WD

B

Ground

+12V

NONE

4WD

If there is an abnormality, replace the actuator as an
assembly.

NOTE: Be careful not to permit the entry of water or dust
into of the actuator.

Dimentional Check
Measure illustrated sizes 1, 2, and 3.

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Limit
1=64.3 mm (2.53 in)
2=6.7 mm (0.26 in)
3=6.7 mm (0.26 in)

Reassembly

1. Install the new oil seal which has been immersed in

differential gear oil, by using an oil seal installer
J–41693 and grip J–8092.

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