Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 2063

3D-6  REAR SUSPENSION

1. 2. Nut and Washer
Caution (Australia only):
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.

4. Nut and Washer

5. U-bolt

Jack up the rear axle case slightly to separate it from the leaf
spring assemblies.

7. 8. Nut and Washer

9. 10. Shackle
Remove the nut and drive out the shackle with a hammer using
a brass bar.

13.14. Nut, Washer, Bolt and Spring Pin
Remove the nut and drive out the spring pin with a hammer
using a brass drift.

REAR SUSPENSION  3D-7

15.Bushing
Remove the bushing using a bench press.

  INSPECTION AND REPAIR

Make correction or parts replacement if wear, damage or their abnormal conditions are found through inspection.

•

 Leaf spring assembly

•

 Clip

•

 Center bolt

•

 U-bolt

•

 Spring pin

•

 Shackle pin

•

 Shock absorber

•

 Bump rubber

•

 Rubber bushing

•

 Bump rubber seat

Visual Check

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

Leaf Spring Assembly Replacement

•

Apply a setting mark across the springs before

disassembling the leaf spring assembly.

•

Apply grease to both faces of each leaf spring at assembly.

•

Use a bench press for disassembly and reassembly.

•

Discard center bolt and install a new one.

Center bolt

Center Bolt Torque

N

⋅

m(kgf

⋅

m/lb

⋅

ft)

29.4 

±

 19.6 (3.0 

±

 0.2 / 21.7 

±

 1.4)

3D-8  REAR SUSPENSION

Shackle Pin

Shackle Pin diameter

mm(in)

17.93 - 18.00 (0.706 - 0.709)

Spring Pin

Spring Pin Diameter

mm(in)

13.8 - 14.0 (0.543 - 0.551)

Shock Absorber

Inspection operation of shock absorber

If no resistance is felt while expanding the shock absorber, that
indicates the absorber is faulty.

REAR SUSPENSION  3D-9

  REASSEMBLY

Reassembly Steps

1. Bump rubber

V

2. Bushing

V

3. Leaf spring assembly
4. Spring pin, bolt and washer

V

5. Nut and washer

V

6. Rubber bushing

V

7. Rubber bushing

V

8. Shackle

V

9. Shackle plate

V

10. Nut and washer

V

11. Nut and washer
12. Lower clamp

V

13. U-bolt and nut

V

14. Shock absorber

V

15. Nut and washer

V

16. Nut and washer