TROOPERGENERAL INFORMATIONCONTENTSGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0AMaintenance and Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0BGENERAL INFORMATIONCONTENTSGeneral Repair Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0A–1Illustration Arrows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0A–2Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0A–3Theft Prevention Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0A–5Lifting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0A–10Standard Bolts Torque Specifications . . . . . . 0A–13Abbreviations Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0A–14Service Parts Identification Plate . . . . . . . . . . 0A–15General Repair Instruction1. If a floor jack is used, the following precautions arerecommended.Park vehicle on level ground, “block” front or rearwheels, set jack against the recommended liftingpoints (see “Lifting Instructions” in this section), raisevehicle and support with chassis stands and thenperform the service operations.2. Before performing service operations, disconnectground cable from the battery to reduce the chance ofcable damage and burning due to short circuiting.3. Use a cover on body, seats and floor to protect themagainst damage and contamination.4. Brake fluid and anti–freeze solution must be handledwith reasonable care, as they can cause paintdamage.5. The use of proper tools and recommended essentialand available tools, where specified, is important forefficient and reliable performance of service repairs.6. Use genuine Isuzu parts.7. Used cotter pins, plastic clips, gaskets, O–rings, oilseals, lock washers and self–locking nuts should bediscarded and new ones should be installed, asnormal function of the parts cannot be maintained ifthese parts are reused.8. To facilitate proper and smooth reassemblyoperation, keep disassembled parts neatly in groups.Keeping fixing bolts and nuts separate is veryimportant, as they vary in hardness and designdepending on position of installation.9. Clean the parts before inspection or reassembly. Alsoclean oil ports, etc. using compressed air, and makecertain they are free from restrictions.10. Lubricate rotating and sliding faces of the parts withoil or grease before installation.11. When necessary, use a sealer on gaskets to preventleakage.12. Carefully observe all specifications for bolt and nuttorques.13. When removing or replacing parts that requirerefrigerant to be discharged from the air conditioningsystem, be sure to use the Vehicle RefrigerantRecovery and Recycling Equipment (VRRRE) torecover and recycle Refrigerant–134a.14. When a service operation is completed, make a finalcheck to be sure the service has been done properlyand the problem has been corrected.15. SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMThe vehicle is equipped with a SupplementalRestraint System. (SRS)—Air Bag.This system is not to be serviced without consultingthe appropriate service information.Consult Sections 9J1 and 9J “SRS System” if work isto be done on the front of the vehicle such as bumper,sheet metal, seats, wiring, steering wheel or column.Also review SRS system information if any arcwelding is to be done on the vehicle.The SRS system equipped vehicle can be identifiedby:1. “AIR BAG” warning light on the instrument panel.2. A Code “J” or “K” for fifth digit of vehicleIdentification Number.Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0A–2 GENERAL INFORMATIONIllustration ArrowsArrows are designed for specific purposes to aid your understanding of technical illustrations.Arrow Type ApplicationFront of vehicle Up SideTask RelatedView DetallView AngleDimension (1:2)Sectioning (1:3)Arrow Type Application AmbientClean airflow Cool air flow Gas other thanambient air Hot air flow Ambient air mixedwith another gas Can indicatetemperature changeMotion or directionLubrication point oil orfluidLubrication point greaseLubrication point jellyDownloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine