2003 Isuzu Axiom Service and Repair Manual

Second-year Axioms for 2003 carried over the 230-hp 3.5L DOHC V6 and the Base and XS trim structure of the four-door SUV. Changes were mostly in the details, so year-specific service data helps confirm that parts and procedures match a 2003 build rather than the reworked 2004. This service and repair manual covers the 2003 Axiom with procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams, diagnostics and maintenance schedules, from V6 tune-up and cooling work to brake hydraulics and body electrical circuits.

Engines covered

• 3.5L V6 — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Base
• XS

Known issues on the 2003 Axiom. Three recalls are on federal record: fuel pump feed ports that can develop pinholes after exposure to silicon-contaminated fuel sold around Tyler, Texas, a fire risk (05V466000); corrosion in salt-belt states at the forward mounting bracket for the rear suspension lower link, which can detach from the frame (13V547000); and a brake fluid warning lamp that would not light when fluid ran low, corrected by replacing diodes (03V390000). NHTSA also holds 16 owner complaints, most often citing powertrain, fuel and propulsion and service brakes. This manual's procedures, specifications and diagrams support inspection and repair of every system named above.