Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 2011

FRONT SUSPENSION  3C-37

13.Nut
Tighten fulcrum pin nut finger-tight.
Perform the secure tightening after adjusting buffer clearance.

14.Upper Link Assembly
Install the smaller clearance A outside and larger clearance B
inside of vehicle.

15.Caster Shims

Caster angle

Short Wheel Base

Long Wheel Base

1

°55' ± 45'

2

°10' ± 45'

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

16.Camber Shims

Camber angle

30' 

± 60'

Note :
No more than 45' side to side variation.

17.Bolt and Plate

Fulcrum Pin Bolt Torque

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/lb⋅ft)

152.0 

± 14.7 (15.5 ± 1.5/112.1 ± 10.8)

Apply oil to the thread.

19.Upper End

Upper End Bolt Torque 

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/lb⋅ft)

32.4 

± 2.9 (3.3 ± 0.3/23.9 ± 2.2)

3C-38  FRONT SUSPENSION

20.Needle Bearing (4

××××4 model)

Installer : 5-8840-2128-0

(J-36838)

Grip : 5-8840-0007-0

(J-8092)

Before installation, apply the appropriate amount of specified
grease (Besco L2 or equivalent) to the bearing  (Approx. 15g).

22.Oil Seal (4

××××4 model)

Installer : 5-8840-2127-0

(J-36837)

Grip : 5-8840-0007-0

(J-8092)

• Insert the thrust washer into the knuckle.
•  After fitting the oil seal to the setting tool; installer, drive it to

the  knuckle  using  a  hammer  or  bench  press  until  the  tool

front face contacts with the thrust washer.

• Apply the specified grease to the thrust washer, and install

after  turning  the  place  where  there  is  a  chamfer  to  the

spindle.

• Use a new oil seal, and apply the specified grease (Besco

L2 or equivalent) to the place surrounded by the lip (Approx.

15g).

24.25. Nut and Cotter Pin

Torque

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/lb⋅ft)

Upper Link End

98.1 

± 9.8 (10.0 ± 1.0/72.3 ± 7.2)

Lower Link End

127.5 

± 9.8 (13.0 ± 1.0/94.0 ± 7.2)

Track Rod End

107.9 

± 9.8 (11.0 ± 1.0/79.6 ± 7.2)

Fasten the bushing nut and keep the buffer clearance as
shown on the left diagram.
T = 15 mm (0.59 in)

FRONT SUSPENSION  3C-39

Nut and Washer
Front Lower Link Nut Torque 

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/lb⋅ft)

156.9 

± 19.6 (16.0 ± 2.0/115.7 ± 14.5)

Apply oil to the thread.

Nut and Washer
Rear Lower Link Nut Torque 

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/lb⋅ft)

196.1 

± 19.6 (20.0 ± 2.0/144.7 ± 14.5)

Apply oil to the thread.

Nut
Fulcrum Pin Nut Torque

N

⋅m (kgf⋅m/lb⋅ft)

152.0 

± 14.7 (11.0 ± 1.5/112.1 ± 10.8)

Apply oil to the thread.

3C-40  FRONT SUSPENSION

TROUBLESHOOTING

1.  VIBRATION, SHOCK, AND SHIMMY OF STEERING WHEEL

Checkpoint

Trouble Cause

Countermeasure

Check front axle

Check wheel alignment

Check suspension ball joint

Check shock absorber or

attaching nut and bolt

Check tires and wheels

Adjust

Replace

Replace or retighten

Check steering unit and

linkage

Faulty

Worn

Malfunction or loose

Check upper and lower link

bushings

Replace

Adjust

Worn

Incorrect

OK

OK

OK

NG

NG

NG

NG

NG

NG

OK

OK

Check vehicle trim height

• Improperly  adjusted  or  worn  front

wheel bearing.

• Worn  or  incorrectly  adjusted  wheel

bearing.

Replace; refer to Section 4C "Front
Wheel Drive"

• Insufficiently  tightened  steering

gear housing.

• Wear of steering linkage.

• Excessive 

backlash 

due 

to

improper adjustment of the steering
gear box.

• Worn  column  bearing  weakened

column  bearing  spring,  or  loose
clamp.

Replace; 

refer 

to 

Section 

3B

"Steering"

• Improper tire pressure.

• Imbalance and deformation of frond

wheel.

• Unevenly  worn  tire  or  insufficient

tightening of wheel nuts.

Replace; refer to Section 3E "Wheel
and Tires"