Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 2027

FRONT ALIGNMENT  3A-5

Vehicle Height

Measure the height from the center of the headlights to the
ground.  Height should be as specified; there must be no more
than 10 mm difference between the left-hand and right-hand
measurements.
4

×

2 (except Sporty)

mm (in)

185R14

735 (28.9)

6.50-14

760 (29.9)

P205/75R14

740 (29.1)

4

×

4 and 4

×

2 Sporty

mm (in)

205R16

835 (32.9)

6.50-15

835 (32.9)

215R15

825 (32.5)

P225/75R15

823 (32.5)

Adjustment

Adjust the trim height by means of the adjusting bolt on the
height control arms.
1. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressures.

2. Park the vehicle on a level ground and move the front of the

vehicle up and down several times to settle the suspension.

3. Loosen the nuts on the front end of the strut bar.  (For 4

×

2

model (except Sporty) only).

C22, C20 Series Engine Model

4. Make necessary adjustment with the adjusting bolt on the

height control arms.

4J Series, 6VD1 Engine Model

3A-6 FRONT ALIGNMENT

Reference Data

mm(in)

4

×

4 and 4

×

2 Sporty

Others

Australia
(4J Series, 6VD1
Engine model only)

Standard

90 (3.54)

95 (3.74)

95 (3.74)

Heavy Duty
Sus.

90 (3.54)

95 (3.74)

-

Flat Deck

65( 2.56)

70 (2.76)

-

4

×

2

(except Sporty)

STRUT BAR

Securely Tighten the Strut Bar Nuts
(4

××××

2 Model (except Sporty) Only)

Strut Bar Torque

N

⋅

m(kgf

⋅

m/Ib

⋅

ft)

127.5

±

12.8 (13.0

±

1.3 / 94.0

±

9.4)

MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE

ADJUSTMENT

The maximum steering angle of the front wheels can be
adjusted with the stopper bolts under the frame side members.
1. Position each front wheel on the turning radius gauge in a

straight-ahead position.

2. Set the parking brake firmly.

3. Adjust the inside wheel angle of each side with the stopper

bolts.

4. Similarly adjust the inside wheel angle of the other side with

stopper bolt.

4

×

2

(except Sporty)

4

×

4 and 4

×

2

Sporty

Outside wheel

33

°

33

°

Inside wheel

37

°

+0

°

-2

°

35

°

+0

°

-2

°

Note:
Maximum steering angles should be set after adjusting
front wheel alignment.
4

×

4 and 4

×

2 Sporty Model Only

mm (in)

A

0 - 8.5 (0 - 0.33)

Stopper Bolt Lock Nut Torque

N

⋅

m(kgf

⋅

m/Ib

⋅

ft)

4

×

2 (except Sporty)

44.1

±

9.8 (4.5

±

1.0 / 32.6

±

7.2)

4

×

4 and 4

×

2 Sporty

22.5

±

2.9 (2.3

±

0.3 / 16.6

±

2.2)

FRONT ALIGNMENT  3A-7

Stopper

Stopper

4

××××

4 and 4

××××

2 Sporty Model Only

If the stopper (non-adjustable) between the lower link end and
the knuckle comes ahead of the stopper bolt, adjust the
stopper bolt so that the inner-side stopper bolt touches the drop
arm (relay lever).

STEERING  3B-1

SECTION 3B

STEERING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE

Main Data and Specifications........................................................................................... 3B- 3

Torque Specifications ....................................................................................................... 3B- 4

Standard Bolts .............................................................................................................. 3B- 4

Special Parts Fixing Nuts and Bolts ........................................................................... 3B- 5

Servicing ............................................................................................................................ 3B- 10

Steering Mechanism.......................................................................................................... 3B- 15

General Description...................................................................................................... 3B- 15

Steering Column ........................................................................................................... 3B- 17

Removal and Installation........................................................................................ 3B- 17

Steering Unit ................................................................................................................. 3B- 21

General Description................................................................................................ 3B- 21

Removal and Installation........................................................................................ 3B- 25

Manual Steering Unit .............................................................................................. 3B- 27

Disassembly...................................................................................................... 3B- 27

Inspection and Repair ...................................................................................... 3B- 30

Reassembly....................................................................................................... 3B- 31

Power Steering Unit................................................................................................ 3B- 34

Repair Kit........................................................................................................... 3B- 34

Disassembly...................................................................................................... 3B- 35

Inspection and Repair ...................................................................................... 3B- 37

Reassembly....................................................................................................... 3B- 38

Steering Linkage ..................................................................................................... 3B- 41

General Description ......................................................................................... 3B- 41

Removal and Installation ................................................................................. 3B- 42

Disassembly...................................................................................................... 3B- 44

Inspection and Repair ...................................................................................... 3B- 45

Reassembly....................................................................................................... 3B- 47

Power Steering Oil Pump............................................................................................. 3B- 49

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