Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 2064

3D-10  REAR SUSPENSION

Important Operations

2. Bushing
Install the bushing using a bench press.

3. Leaf Spring Assembly
The leaf spring assembly should be installed so that the shorter
length (a) (distance between center bolt and center of spring
eye) is toward the front.

5. Nut and Washer
Spring Pin Torque

N

⋅

m(kgf

⋅

m/lb

⋅

ft)

152.0 

±

 14.7 (15.5 

±

 1.5 / 112.1 

±

 10.8)

6. 7. Rubber Bushing
Apply rubber grease to inside and outside of the rubber
bushing.

8. 9. Shackle

10.11. Nut and Washer
Install bushing with collar on the leaf spring, then install and
tighten the nut.

Note :
Tighten the nuts to the specified torque with the vehicle
empty.
Shackle Nut Torque

N

⋅

m(kgf

⋅

m/lb

⋅

ft)

98.0 

±

 19.6 (10.0 

±

 2.0 / 72.3 

±

 14.4)

REAR SUSPENSION  3D-11

13.U-bolt and Nut
When tightening the nuts apply oil as necessary to prevent
damaging the threads.

U-bolt Nut Torque 

N

⋅

m(kgf

⋅

m/lb

⋅

ft)

65.7 

±

 5.8 (6.7 

±

 0.6 / 48.5 

±

 4.3)

14.Shock Absorber

15.16. Nut and Washer
Refer to the drawing for parts installation.

Shock Absorber Nut Torque

N

⋅

m(kgf

⋅

m/lb

⋅

ft)

39.2 

±

 4.9 (4.0 

±

 0.5 / 28.9 

±

 3.6)

3D-12  REAR SUSPENSION

TROUBLESHOOTING

1.  BODY INCLINATION

Checkpoint

Trouble Cause

Countermeasure

Replace

Bushings worn or

disintegrated

NG

Mounting brackets

Shock absorbers

Replace

Defective

Spring brackets and U-bolts

Shackle pins and bushings

Replace

Retighten

Replace

Cracked

Bolt loosened

Worn or disintegrated

Regrease

Replace

Poorly lubricated

Weak or broken

OK

OK

OK

NG

NG

NG

NG

NG

NG

OK

Spring

REAR SUSPENSION  3D-13

2.  REDUCTION GROUND CLEARANCE

Checkpoint

Trouble Cause

Countermeasure

Bushings

Leaf springs

Regrease

Replace

Retighten

Replace

Poorly lubricated

Deteriorated or disintegrated

Loosened

Broken

Springs clip bands

Replace

Worn or broken

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OK

NG

NG

NG

NG

NG

OK

OK

Condition of load

Wipe off excess grease

Over lubricated

NG