Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 2053

3C-16  FRONT SUSPENSION

Important Operations

1. Torsion Bar

(1) Apply grease to the serrated portions.

(2) Align the scribe marks.

(3) Note the embossed mark on the end of the torsion bar.

R : Right side

L : Left side

2. Height Control Arm

(1) Apply grease to the portion that fits into the bracket.

(2) Align the scribe marks.

3. Adjust Bolt, Seat, Lock Plate and Bolt

(1) Turn in the adjustment bolt to location marked upon

disassembly.

FRONT SUSPENSION  3C-17

(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 Sporty)

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 AND 4

××××

2 SPORTY MODEL)

  DISASSEMBLY

Disassembly Steps

Torsion Bar

V

1. Adjust bolt, seat

V

2. Height control arm

V

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