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HOMESERVICE MANUALSISUZU1997TROOPER LS V6-3165CC 3.2L SOHC MFI (6VD1)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSDIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSFRONT DIFFERENTIAL
1997 Isuzu Trooper LS V6-3165cc 3.2L SOHC MFI (6VD1)
Front Differential
1997 Isuzu Trooper LS V6-3165cc 3.2L SOHC MFI (6VD1)SECTION Front Differential
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Flange Nut 177-275 Nm (130-203 ft. lbs.)
Starting Torques:
New Bearing 0.7-1.1 Nm (5.64-9.98 inch lbs.)
Used Bearing 0.4-0.5 Nm (2.86-4.94 inch lbs.)
Bearing Cap Bolt 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.)
Axle Case Bolt 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)
Difference Between The Differential Pinion And Cross Pin Measurement:
Standard 0.06-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 inch)
Limit 0.2 mm (0.008 inch)
Clearance Between The Side Gear And The Differential Box:
Standard 0.03-0.10 mm (0.001-0.004 inch)
Limit 0.15 mm (0.006 inch)
Play In Splines Between The Side Gear And The Axle Shaft:
Standard 0.08-0.36 mm (0.003-0.014 inch)
Limit 0.5 mm (0.02 inch)
Side Gear And Pinion Gear:
Backlash 0.03-0.08 mm (0.001-0.003 inch)
Ring Gear Bolt 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
Flange Nut 177-275 Nm (130-203 ft. lbs.)
Starting Torques:
New Bearing 0.7-1.1 Nm (5.64-9.98 inch lbs.)
Used Bearing 0.4-0.5 Nm (2.86-4.94 inch lbs.)
Bearing Cap Bolt 98 Nm (72 ft. lbs.)
Axle Case Bolt 25 Nm (19 ft. lbs.)
Difference Between The Differential Pinion And Cross Pin Measurement:
Standard 0.06-0.12 mm (0.002-0.005 inch)
Limit 0.2 mm (0.008 inch)
Clearance Between The Side Gear And The Differential Box:
Standard 0.03-0.10 mm (0.001-0.004 inch)
Limit 0.15 mm (0.006 inch)
Play In Splines Between The Side Gear And The Axle Shaft:
Standard 0.08-0.36 mm (0.003-0.014 inch)
Limit 0.5 mm (0.02 inch)
Side Gear And Pinion Gear:
Backlash 0.03-0.08 mm (0.001-0.003 inch)
Ring Gear Bolt 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.