Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 1991

STEERING  3B-43

5-8840-2017-0

Important Operations - Removal

5., 6. Pitman Arm Nut and Relay Lever Nut
Remove relay lever or pitman arm to shafts nut and lock
washer.  Remove the relay lever or pitman arm from the shaft
using remover.
Remover : 5-8840-2017-0

5-8840-2121-0

7. Outer Track Rod
Remove split pin from the ball stud connecting outer track rod
end.  Remove the castellated nuts and disconnect the parts
using remover.
Tie Rod Remover : 5-8840-2121-0

Important Operations - Installation

6. Nut ; Relay Lever

Relay Lever Nut Torque

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/Ib⋅ft)

117.7

±9.8 (12.0±1.0/86.8±7.2)

5. Nut ; Pitman Arm

Pitman Arm Nut Torque

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/Ib⋅ft)

215.8

±19.6 (22.0±2.0/159.1±14.5)

1. Nut

Steering Damper Torque

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/Ib⋅ft)

39.2

±4.9 (4.0±0.5/28.9±3.6)

3B-44  STEERING

  DISASSEMBLY

Disassembly Steps

1. Nut
2. Pitman arm
3. Nut
4. Relay lever

" 5. End assembly (outer)

6. Nut

" 7. End assembly (inner)

8. Pin assembly
9. Center track rod assembly

STEERING  3B-45

Important Operations

5. End Assembly (Outer)
Apply the setting mark to reassemble the parts in their original
position.

7. End Assembly (Inner)
Apply the setting mark to reassemble the parts in their original
position.

  INSPECTION AND REPAIR

Make all necessary adjustments, repairs, and part replacements if wear, damage, or other problems are discovered
during inspection.

• Pitman arm, relay lever

• End assembly, pin assembly

• Center track rod assembly

• Boot

Visual Check

Inspect the following parts for wear, damage or other abnormal
conditions.

3B-46  STEERING

Ball Joints (Center Track Rod Assembly

and Outer Track Rod Track Rod

Assembly)

Inspect the following.
If one or more of the abnormal conditions listed in parenthesis
is discovered during inspection, the entire track rod
assembly(s) must be replaced.
1. Ball joint boot (Tearing and grease leakage)

2. Ball joint (Rough movement)

The ball joint must move smoothly with no snagging.

3. Ball joint screws (Excessive damage)

4. Ball joint tapered surfaces (Excessive wear and damage)