Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 2006

FRONT SUSPENSION  3C-17

4

××××2 Model (except TFR25)

(2) Check the vehicle trim height.

Trim Height (Z) = A - B

Trim Height

mm(in)

56 (2.20)

5. Strut Bar
Adjust the caster angle by varying length of the strut bar (adjust
with lock nut).
Caster

Short Wheel Base

1

°35' ± 45'

Long (Except Flat Deck)

1

°50' ± 45'

Long (Flat Deck)

1

°10' ± 45'

Note :
No more than 35' side to side variation.

6. Bolt, Nut and Washer

Strut Bar Bolt Torque

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/lb⋅ft)

68.7 

± 6.9 (7.0 ± 0.7/50.6 ± 5.1)

8. Nut and Washer

Strut Bar Nut Torque

Model

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/lb⋅⋅⋅⋅ft)

Distance (C) mm(in)

127.5 

± 12.8

56.0

(13.0 

± 1.3/94.0 ± 9.4)

(63.3)

4 

× 2

(except TFR25)

15.Bolt and Nut

Stabilizer Bar Bolt Torque

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/lb⋅ft)

24.5 

± 4.9 (2.5 ± 0.5/18.1 ± 3.6)

3C-18  FRONT SUSPENSION

23.Nut

Shock Absorber Nut Torque

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/lb⋅ft)

19.6 

± 4.9 (2.0 ± 0.5/14.5 ± 3.6)

24.Bolt, Nut and Washer

Shock Absorber Bolt Torque

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/lb⋅ft)

82.4 

± 7.8 (8.4 ± 0.8/60.8 ± 5.8)

FRONT SUSPENSION  3C-19

TORSION BAR, STABILIZER BAR

AND SHOCK ABSORBER (4

××××4 MODEL AND TFR25)

  DISASSEMBLY

Disassembly Steps

Torsion Bar

! 1. Adjust bolt, seat
! 2. Height control arm
! 3. Torsion Bar

4. Rubber seat

Stabilizer Bar

5. Bolt
6. Bracket and rubber bushing
7. Bolt, nut, and washer
8. Rubber bushing and washer
9. Stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber

10. Nut
11. Rubber bushing and washer
12. Bolt, nut, and washer
13. Shock absorber
14. Rubber bushing and washer
15. Lower link bumper

3C-20  FRONT SUSPENSION

Setting mark

Important Operations

1. Adjust Bolt
Apply the setting marks to the adjust bolt and height control
arm.

2. Height Control Arm
Apply the setting marks to the height control arm and torsion
bar.

3. Torsion Bar
Apply the setting marks to the torsion bar and lower link.

13.Shock Absorber (For Australia)

CAUTION :
The shock absorbers have been charged with gas at the
factory.  Exposure to high temperatures or an open flame
can result in a dangerous explosion.
Keep the shock absorbers away from high temperatures
and open flames.