
Service Precaution
WARNING: THIS VEHICLE HAS A SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS). REFER TO THE SRS
COMPONENT AND WIRING LOCATION VIEW IN
ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU ARE
PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE SRS
COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING. WHEN YOU
ARE PERFORMING SERVICE ON OR NEAR THE
SRS COMPONENTS OR THE SRS WIRING, REFER
TO THE SRS SERVICE INFORMATION. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN
POSSIBLE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL
INJURY, OR OTHERWISE UNNEEDED SRS SYSTEM
REPAIRS.
CAUTION: Always use the correct fastener in the
proper location. When you replace a fastener, use
ONLY the exact part number for that application.
ISUZU will call out those fasteners that require a
replacement after removal. ISUZU will a lso call out
the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread
sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not
use supplemental coatings (Paints, greases, or
other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or
fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings
adversely affect the fastener torque and the joint
c lamping for ce, and may damage the fastener . When
you install fasteners, use the correct tightening
sequence and specifications. Following these
instructions can help you avoid damage to parts
and systems.
General Description
Engine Cleanliness And Care
An automobile engine is a combination of many
machined, honed, polished and lapped surfaces with
tolerances that are measured in the thousandths of a
millimeter (ten thousandths of an inch). Accordingly,
when any internal engine parts are serviced, care and
cleanliness are important. Throughout this section, it
should be understood that proper cleaning and
protection of machined surfaces and friction areas is
part of the repair procedure. This is considered
standard shop practice even if not specifically stated.
• A liberal coating of engine oil should be applied to all
friction areas during assembly to protect and
lubricate the surfaces on initial operation.
• Whenever valve train components, pistons, piston
rings, connecting rods, rod bearings, and crankshaft
journal bearings are removed f or service, the y should
be retained in order.
• At the time of installation, they should be installed in
the same locations and with the same mating
surfaces as when removed.
• Battery cables should be disconnected before any
major work is perf ormed on the engine. Failure to
disconnect cables may result in damage to wire
harness or other electrical parts.
• The four cylinders of this engine are identified by
numbers; cylinders 1, 2, 3 and 4, as counted from
crankshaft pulley.
General Information on Engine Service
The following information on engine service should be
noted carefully, as it is important in preventing damage
and contributing to reliable engine performance:
• When raising or supporting the engine for any
reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan. Due to
the small clearance between the oil pan and the oil
pump strainer, jacking against the oil pan may cause
damage to the oil pick up unit.
• The 12–v olt electrical system is capable of damaging
circuits. When performing any work where electrical
terminals could possibly be grounded, the ground
cable of the battery should be disconnected at the
battery.
• Any time the intake air duct or air cleaner is removed,
the inta ke opening should be covered. This will
protect against accidental entrance of foreign
material into the cylinder which could cause
extensive damage when the engine is started.
Cylinder Block
The cylinder block is made of cast iron. The crankshaft
is supported by five bearings. The bearing cap is made
of nodular cast iron.
Cylinder Head
The cylinder head is made of aluminum alloy casting
with a spark plug in the center.
Valve Train
Valv e system is direct–acting inv ertered bucket tappet.
The valves clearance adjustment are hydraulic.
Hydraulic v alve lash adjustment, no adjustment
necessary.
Intake Manifold
The intake manifold is made of aluminum alloy.
Exhaust Manifold
The exhaust manifold is made of high Si–Mo nodular
iron.
Pistons and Connecting Rods
Aluminum pistons are used after selecting the grade
that meets the cylinder bore diameter. Each piston has
two compression rings and one oil ring. The piston pin is
made of case–harded steel. The connecting rods are
made of cast iron. The connecting rod bearings are
made of steel backed with babbitt metal.