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LOCKING HUBS

1986 Isuzu Trooper II

1986 Drive Axles


ISUZU LOCKING HUBS

P’UP, Trooper II

DESCRIPTION
Locking hubs engage and disengage front wheels from axle
shafts on 4WD vehicles. When hubs are engaged or locked, wheels and
axle shafts rotate together. When hubs are disengaged or unlocked,
front wheels free wheel on hub bearings and axle shafts are not
turned by wheels.
Engagement is accomplished through action of gears and
springs within hub. When hub is locked, hub clutch engages inner hub,
which is always connected to axle shaft by inner splines of hub. Hub
clutch is always connected by outer splines to hub body. Control
handle applies or releases spring tension to control hub clutch
position.
Automatic hubs are engaged by rotational force of axle shaft
when 4WD is selected at transfer case. Automatic hubs disengage when
2WD is selected and vehicle is driven in reverse. Cams, brakes and
springs are used to lock or unlock automatic hubs.

IDENTIFICATION
Several different makes of hubs are used. Manufacturer’s
name is on control handle of manual hubs if marked. Automatic hubs
have no handle on cover. Manual hubs have control handle marked with
"LOCK" and "FREE" directions. Outer edge of hub cover on manual hubs
is marked with "LOCK" and "FREE" positions.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

MANUAL HUBS
Removal
With control knob set to "FREE" position and transfer shift
lever set in "2WD" or "NEUTRAL" position, remove cover-to-body bolts
and cover assembly. Remove outer snap ring and shims (if equipped)
from axle shaft. Remove hub body-to-hub bolts or nuts and cone
washers (if equipped). Remove hub body and inner clutch from axle
shaft.

Installation
Place new gasket on axle hub and install hub body with bolts
or nuts and cone washers (if equipped). Tighten fasteners. Install
snap ring, making sure snap ring fits groove on axle shaft. Apply
grease to splines of inner hub. Set control handle and clutch in
"FREE" position. Install new gasket and cover assembly and tighten
bolts. Check control handle for smooth operation.

AUTOMATIC HUBS
Removal
Ensure hub is in "FREE" position and transfer case is in
2WD. Remove hub cover and gasket. Remove cover-to-hub body bolts on
Isuzu models. Remove snap ring and shims from axle shaft. Unbolt hub
body from axle hub and remove drive clutch and inner cam with hub
body.

Installation
1) Apply Loctite 515 to flange surface of driven clutch
assembly. Install inner cam and drive clutch assembly on axle shaft
and tighten bolts.
2) Ensure axle shaft end play is correct. Install snap ring
with shim. Apply Loctite 515 to driven clutch flange surface. Install
driven clutch flange and tighten bolts.

Fig. 1: Exploded View of Automatic Hubs


Courtesy of Isuzu Motor Co.

OVERHAUL

MANUAL HUB
Disassembly
Remove snap ring and control handle from hub cover. Remove
detent ball and spring from control handle. Remove snap ring, inner
hub and hub ring from body. Remove snap ring, hub ring and spacer from
inner hub.

Inspection
Clean all hard parts in solvent. Inspect all parts for
excessive wear or damage. Ensure control handle moves smoothly in
cover. Check that clutch moves smoothly in hub body.

Reassembly
1) Apply grease to sliding surface of all parts. Install
seal, detent ball and compression spring into control handle. Insert
handle in cover and install snap ring. Install retaining spring in
clutch with end of spring aligned with first groove cut in full width
spline.
2) Install follower pawl on retaining spring with bent
spring end hooked against one of large tabs on pawl. Top ring of
retaining spring rides on small tabs. Place compression spring
between clutch and cover with large end of spring against cover.
Install clutch with pawl tab fitted to control handle.
3) Install spacer and hub ring on inner hub. Install snap
ring. Insert inner hub and hub ring assembly in hub body. Install
snap ring. Set control handle and clutch to "FREE" position. Install
cover temporarily and ensure hub turns smoothly. Remove cover for
installation procedure.

AUTOMATIC HUB
Disassembly
On Isuzu models, note that left and right clutch
assemblies are marked with "L" or "R". Keep left and right side parts
separated for reassembly.

Inspection
1) Measure inside diameter of housing. Standard (new) size is
2.403" (61.03 mm) and wear limit is 2.411" (61.23 mm). Inspect inner
and outer flange for wear. Measure height of teeth on drive clutch and
driven clutch. See Fig. 2. Standard height is .091" (2.30 mm) while
wear limit is .079" (2.00 mm).

Fig. 2: Wear Point Measurements of Isuzu Automatic Hub


Courtesy of Isuzu Motor Co.

2) Measure axial play of hold-out ring on drive clutch


assembly. Standard value is .012" (.30 mm) and wear limit is .016"
(.40 mm). Measure outside diameter of drive clutch assembly. Standard
value is 2.39" (60.75 mm) and wear limit is 2.38" (60.45 mm).

Reassembly
1) Ensure transfer case is in 2WD position. Clean flange
surface of hub, thread holes, lock washer and axle shaft splines.
Install inner cam with key in groove of spindle. Tap cam lightly to
ensure that it touches lock washer.
2) Hold inner cam and push stub axle of outer CV joint
toward outside of wheel. Install Automatic Locking Hub Gauge
(J-33935) on axle shaft so it touches lock washer. Measure clearance
between outer face of gauge and outer edge of snap ring groove. See
Fig. 3. Adjust clearance with shims to range of 0-.004" (0-.10 mm).

Fig. 3: Measuring Points For Isuzu Automatic Hub


Courtesy of Isuzu Motor Co.

3) Remove gauge, making sure inner cam remains in place.


Install drive clutch assembly. Check that assembly marked "L" is on
left side and assembly marked "R" is on right side of vehicle.
Lightly grease axle splines, inside of driven clutch, back and side
grooves of drive clutch assembly.
4) Align cut portion of hold-out ring with convex part of
drive clutch assembly. Align clutch assembly with inner cam and
engage teeth of drive clutch with inner cam teeth. Measure distance
from outer face of spring retainer on drive clutch assembly to outer
face of teeth on drive clutch assembly. Record distance as "Z".
5) Using Snap Ring Installer (J-33934), install selected
shims and install new snap ring. Ensure snap ring fits properly in
groove of axle shaft. Measure distance from outer face of spring
retainer to outer face of teeth on drive clutch assembly after
installing snap ring and shims. Record distance as "W".
6) If "Z" - "W" is larger than .0028" (.7 mm), shim
selection is correct. Measure distance from face of hub flange to
outer face of clutch assembly teeth. See Fig. 3. For a distance of
1.00-1.04" (25.4-26.3 mm), no spacer is used. For a distance of
1.04-1.07" (26.3-27.2 mm), use 1 mm spacer. For a distance of
1.07-1.11" (27.3-28.1 mm), use 2 mm spacer.
7) Apply Loctite 515 to both sides of spacer and flange
surface of driven clutch assembly. Install flange to driven clutch
assembly. Tighten bolts. Apply Loctite 515 to flange surface of
housing assembly. Install housing assembly with bolts and spring
washers. Ensure housing assembly turns smoothly and tighten bolts.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

Isuzu
Hub Body-to-Hub Bolt ........................... 40.0-47.0 (54-64)
Cover-to-Hub Body Bolt........................... 17.0-22.0 (23-30)


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