ISUZU Forward Service Manual
ISUZU Forward Service Manual
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FRAME – (Continued)
	      Frame Lengths with Reinforcements – Charts (064).............................................................................................................................19
	      Frame and Crossmember Locations (042)..............................................................................................................................................20
	      Frame and Crossmember Locations (064)..............................................................................................................................................21
AXLE/SUSPENSION
	      Front Axle Track and Suspension Drawing.............................................................................................................................................22
	      Front Axle Track Charts.............................................................................................................................................................................23
	      Front Suspension Charts...........................................................................................................................................................................24
	      Rear Axle and Suspension – Drawing (042)............................................................................................................................................25
	      Rear Axle and Suspension – Formulas (042)..........................................................................................................................................26
	      Rear Axle / Suspension – Chart (042) Option Description and Bottom of Differential Bowl............................................................27
	      Rear Axle / Wheel – Chart (042) Track Widths........................................................................................................................................28
	      Rear Axle / Suspension – Chart (042) Heights........................................................................................................................................29
	      Rear Axle / Suspension – Chart (042) Heights........................................................................................................................................30
	      Rear Axle and Suspension – Drawing (064)............................................................................................................................................31
	      Rear Axle and Suspension – Formulas (064)..........................................................................................................................................32
	      Rear Axle / Suspension – Chart (064) Option Descriptions, Bottom of Differential Bowl and Heights..........................................33
BRAKES
	      Air Tank Location – (042) Truck – RQ2.....................................................................................................................................................34
	      Air Tank Location – (042) Tractor – RQ3..................................................................................................................................................35
	      Air Tank Location – (064) Truck – RQ2.....................................................................................................................................................36
	      Air Tank Location – (064) Tractor – RQ3..................................................................................................................................................37
BATTERY BOX LOCATION.................................................................................................................................................................................38
FUEL TANKS
	      Dual 50 Gallon (opt. NJ8) & Single 50 Gallon LH (opt. NK8)����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������39
	      Dual 50 Gallon LH and 25 Gallon RH (opt. NJ7) & Single 50 Gallon LH (opt. NK6)............................................................................40
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AIR INDUCTION�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������41
EXHAUST
	      Single Horizontal Exhaust w/RH exit tailpipe & cooler, opt. N1B & 7.8 Isuzu Diesel LHP & 140´´ WB opt. FQT���������������������������42
	      Single Horizontal Exhaust w/RH exit tailpipe & cooler, opt. N1B & 7.8 Isuzu Diesel HHP & 140´´ WB opt. FQT��������������������������43
	      Single Horizontal Exhaust, opt. NB5 & 7.8 Isuzu Diesel LHP & 152´´ and longer WB�����������������������������������������������������������������������44
	      Single Horizontal Exhaust, opt. NB5 & 7.8 Isuzu Diesel HHP & 152´´ and longer WB����������������������������������������������������������������������45
	      Exhaust LH Vertical DPF, Tailpipe and Heat Shield – Exhaust opt. NEP, with Engine opt. LF8, 7.8L LHP Isuzu............................46
	      Exhaust LH Vertical DPF, Tailpipe and Heat Shield – Exhaust opt. NEP, with Engine opt. LF8, 7.8L HHP Isuzu...........................47
	      Horizontal Tailpipe, Nozzle, Hangers and Cooler – opt. LF8, 7.8L Isuzu.............................................................................................48
PTO
	      Manual Transmission PTO Location Charts������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������49
	      Automatic Transmission PTO Location Charts�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������50
MODEL & OPTIONS WEIGHTS........................................QUICK LINKS – www.gmfleet.com/See Medium Duty Online Order Guide/
                                                                             select model/CALCULATORS
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	                      T Series – 2-wheel drive	                                                          T Series – Tandem
	                              T6F042	                                                                          T8F064
	                              T7F042
	                              T8F042
MODEL DESIGNATOR KEY:
                                        Position	     1	         2	       3	       4	           5	        6, 7
                                      	 Division	              Model	   GVW	      Cab	 Constant	 Chassis
                                      		                        Line	   Range	    Style		         Type
                   Division:          	             ______	 ______	 ______	 ______	           ______	    ______      Chassis Type:
                   C = Chevrolet      	               not				                                   0                    42 = 2 wheel drive
                   T = GMC            	             shown                                                            64 = Tandem
                   J = Isuzu
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                             Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
                                                                                            
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                               Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
                                                                                              
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                   Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
                                                                                                  
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                         Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
                                                                                                                                      
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Sample Data:
           Model                 Tire                            Tire Loaded Radius              LH             C                 D
                         275/80R22.5G (XSH)
        T7F042          R4L/S3L (Michelin) S4L                         18.6"                   9.69"          7.35"         5.75"
  Frame Reinforcement RPO             Wheelbase                           Suspension RPO                       Axle RPO
            F20                        152" (EG9)                          F28 (12,000 lb)                   FS7 (12,000 lb)
Formulas:
CH = C + Tire Static Loaded Radius + LH                CH = 7.35" + 18.6" + 9.69" = 35.64"
DH = D + Tire Static Loaded Radius + LH                DH = 5.75" + 18.6" + 9.69" = 34.04"
Definitions:
C    – Centerline of axle to bottom inside of rail at curb position
D    – Centerline of axle to bottom inside of rail at design load
LH – Distance from the bottom inside rail to the top of the rail
NOTE: For Tire, Static Loaded Radius (SLR) / QUICK LINKS – www.gmfleet.com /
      See Medium Duty Online Order Guide / select Technical Data/Gray Tab from the upper tool bar /
      select Wheel-Tire Specification / select print to view.
      For the C & D values see the Front Axle and Suspension Chart.
      For the LH values see the Frame Length with Reinforcements section.
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Formulas:
CH = C + Tire Static Loaded Radius + LH                CH = 19.0" + 11.41" + 9.69" = 40.11"
DH = D + Tire Static Loaded Radius + LH                DH = 19.0" + 7.94" + 9.69" = 36.63"
Definitions:
C    – Centerline of axle to bottom inside of rail at curb position
D    – Centerline of axle to bottom inside of rail at design load
LH – Distance from the bottom inside rail to the top of the rail
NOTE: For Tire, Static Loaded Radius (SLR) / QUICK LINKS – www.gmfleet.com /
      See Medium Duty Online Order Guide / select Technical Data/Gray Tab from the upper tool bar /
      select Wheel-Tire Specification / select print to view.
      For the C & D values see the Rear Axle and Suspension Chart.
      For the LH values see the Frame Length with Reinforcements section.
Step Height Dimensions:
When calculating step height dimensions see the step assembly location, and the frame drawings for values.
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          Cab Exterior – Front, Rear, Side Views – (Cab Tilt, Bumper, Rear Window,
          Step Heights, Bumper To BOC, Bumper To Air Induction – Effective CA)
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                          Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
                                                                                         
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                            Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                         Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                              TD006044.3
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                          Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                     General Information
Section Modulus
   •	 Section modulus is a measure of the frame strength based solely on the height, width, thickness, and configuration of the side
      rails. It is calculated at the point of maximum stress, which is usually directly behind the cab.
   •	 Section modulus is not a measure of material strength and can only be used by itself to compare frames of like materials.
   •	 Frame reinforcements will increase the section modulus because they increase the strength by adding to the thickness of the
      section.
   •	 Consult the Frame Properties for all section modulus ratings.
Yield Strength
   •	 Yield strength is a measurement of the frame material’s strength. It is maximum load (PSI) that can be placed on the material and
      still have it return to its original position when the load is removed without being bent out of shape.
   •	 It can be used only to compare frames of identical section. Two yield strength frames are available for the T-Series. They are
      80,000 psi (551,600 kPa) and 120,000 psi (827,400 kPa).
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                               Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                               Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                  Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                       TD006046.3
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                  Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                   Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                        TD006059a
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                          Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                               TD006059.4
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                           Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                   Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                        TD006060a
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                   Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                        TD006060b
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                       Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Rear Axle / Suspension – Chart (042) Option Description and Bottom of Differential Bowl
                                                                               TD006060.5
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                     Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                          TD006060.6
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                     Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                          TD006060.7
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                     Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                          TD006060f
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                   Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                        TD006047a
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                   Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                        Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Rear Axle / Suspension – Chart (064) Option Descriptions, Bottom of Differential Bowl and Heights
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                 Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                      TD006043a
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                  Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                       TD006043b
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                 Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                                  Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                          Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                               TD006042a
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                             Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                     TD006056.3
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 11/2007
Low Cab Forward                       Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Dual 50 Gallon LH and 25 Gallon RH (opt. NJ7) & Single 50 Gallon LH (opt. NK6)
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 11/2007
Low Cab Forward                       Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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AIR INDUCTION
                                                                            TD006057a
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 10/2006
Low Cab Forward                             Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Single Horizontal Exhaust w/RH exit tailpipe & cooler, opt. N1B & 7.8 Isuzu Diesel LHP & 140´´ WB opt.
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 08/2007
Low Cab Forward                            Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Single Horizontal Exhaust w/RH exit tailpipe & cooler, opt. N1B & 7.8 Isuzu Diesel HHP & 140´´ WB opt. FQT
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 08/2007
Low Cab Forward                       Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Single Horizontal Exhaust, opt. NB5 & 7.8 Isuzu Diesel LHP & 152´´ and longer WB
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 05/2007
Low Cab Forward                       Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Single Horizontal Exhaust, opt. NB5 & 7.8 Isuzu Diesel HHP & 152´´ and longer WB
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 05/2007
Low Cab Forward                              Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                   AND20446.21
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 08/2007
Low Cab Forward                              Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                   AND20446.20
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 08/2007
Low Cab Forward                       Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Exhaust LH Vertical DPF, Tailpipe and Heat Shield – Option LF8, 7.8L LHP Isuzu
                                                                              AND20446.22
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 05/2007
Low Cab Forward                                   Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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                                                                                        AND77068.8
Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 05/2007
Low Cab Forward                                Chevrolet/GMC Class T6500/7500/8500
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Low Cab Forward  —  Revised 05/2007