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HOMESERVICE MANUALSISUZU1992RODEO LS, 4WD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)DRIVELINES & AXLESDIFFERENTIALS & DRIVE AXLESDRIVE AXLE - 4WD FRONTOVERHAULFRONT DIFFERENTIALREMOVAL & DISASSEMBLY
1992 Isuzu Rodeo LS, 4WD, Standard

Removal & Disassembly

1992 Isuzu Rodeo LS, 4WD, StandardSECTION Removal & Disassembly
  1. Support axle assembly in fixture. Remove carrier from axle. Mark bearing caps for location. Remove bearing caps. Remove differential cage assembly from carrier. Remove side bearings. Tag parts for reassembly reference.
  2. Mark locations of side bearing shims and side bearings. Place alignment marks on ring gear and differential cage for reassembly reference. Loosen ring gear bolts in diagonal sequence. Remove ring gear. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Differential Assembly
    G60927Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  3. Check side gear backlash before disassembly. See Fig 2 . Using a .20 in (.5 mm) drill remove staking and drive out pinion shaft lock pin from differential cage. Remove differential pinion shaft, pinion gears, side gears, and thrust washers. Mark components for reassembly reference.
    Fig 2: Checking Pinion & Side Gear Backlash
    G60941Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove pinion nut and pinion flange. Using soft-faced mallet, drive out pinion. Remove and discard collapsible spacer. Remove front pinion bearing and oil seal. Using brass drift, remove inner and outer bearing races. Using a press, remove rear pinion bearing and shim.
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