Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 1104

FRONT SUSPENSION

3C–3

Shimmy, Shake or Vibration

Tire or wheel out of balance.

Balance  wheels  or  replace  tire/or
wheel.

Loose hub unit bearings.

Replace hub unit bearing.

Worn steering linkage ball joints.

Replace ball joints.

Worn upper or lower end ball joints.

Replace ball joints.

Excessive wheel runout.

Repair or replace wheel and/or tire.

Blister or bump on tire.

Replace tire.

Excessive loaded radial runout of
tire/wheel assembly.

Replace tire or wheel.

Improper wheel alignment.

Check wheel alignment.

Loose or worn steering linkage.

Tighten or replace steering linkage.

Loose steering unit.

Tighten steering unit.

Tires not adequately inflated.

Adjust tire pressure.

Loose, bent or broken front or rear
suspension parts.

Tighten or replace the appropriate
suspension parts.

Faulty shock absorber.

Replace shock absorber.

Parts in power steering valve
defective.

Replace power steering unit.

Hard Steering

Bind in steering linkage ball studs,
upper or lower ball joint.

Replace ball joint.

Improper wheel alignment.

Check wheel alignment.

Tire not adequately inflated.

Inflate tires to proper pressure.

Bind in steering column or shaft.

Repair or replace.

Improper power steering system
operation.

Repair or replace. Refer to Steering
section.

Too Much Play In Steering

Hub unit bearings worn.

Replace hub unit bearings.

Loose steering unit or linkage.

Retighten or repair.

Worn or loose steering shaft
universal joint.

Retighten or replace steering shaft.

Worn steering linkage ball joints.

Replace ball joints.

Worn upper or lower end ball joints.

Replace ball joints.

Poor Steering Wheel Returnability

Bind in steering linkage ball joints.

Replace ball joints.

Bind in upper or lower ball joints.

Replace ball joints.

Bind in steering column and shaft.

Repair or replace.

Bind in steering gear.

Check and repair steering gear.

Improper wheel alignment.

Adjust wheel alignment.

Tires not adequately inflated.

Adjust pressure.

Loose steering wheel nut.

Retighten.

Worn hub unit bearing.

Replace.

Misassemble Transfer Gear ASM

Reassemble 

Transfer 

Gear 

to

proper portion

Condition

Possible cause

Correction

3C–4

FRONT SUSPENSION

Abnormal Noise

Worn, sticky or loose upper or lower
ball joint, steering linkage ball joi nts
or drive axle joints.

Replace.

Faulty shock absorbers.

Replace.

Worn upper or lower control arm
bushing.

Replace.

Loose stabilizer bar.

Retighten bolts or replace bushings.

Loose wheel nuts.

Tighten nuts. Check for elongated
wheel nut holes. Replace wheel if
required.

Loose suspension bolts or nuts.

Retighten suspension bolts or nuts.

Broken or otherwise damaged hub
unit bearings.

Replace hub unit bearing.

Broken suspension springs. 

Replace spring.

Loose steering unit. 

Retighten mounting bolt.

Faulty steering unit.

Replace steering unit.

Wandering or Poor Steering Stability

Mismatched or unevenly worn tires.

Replace tire or inflate tires to proper
pressure.

Loose steering linkage ball joints.

Replace ball joints.

Faulty shock absorbers.

Replace shock absorber.

Loose stabilizer bar.

Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bushings.

Broken or sagging springs.

Replace spring (pairs).

Improper wheel alignment.

Adjust wheel alignment.

Erratic Steering When Braking

Worn hub unit bearings.

Replace hub unit bearings.

Broken or sagging springs.

Replace spring (pairs).

Leaking caliper.

Repair or replace caliper.

Warped discs.

Replace brake disc.

Badly worn brake pads.

Replace brake pads.

Tires are inflated unequally.

Inflate tires to proper pressure.

Low or Uneven Trim Height

Broken or sagging springs.

Replace springs (In pairs).

Vehicle overloaded.

Reduce load.

Incorrect springs.

Adjust or replace torsion bar.

Trim Height out of spec

Adjust trim Height

Suspension Bottoms

Vehicle overloaded. 

Reduce load.

Faulty shock absorber.

Replace shock absorber.

Incorrect, broken or sagging
springs.

Replace springs.

Body Leans

Trim Height out of spec

Adjust trim Height

Loose 

stabilizer 

bar.

Tighten stabilizer bar bolts or
replace bushings.

Faulty shock absorber, struts or
mounting.

Replace shock absorber.

Broken or sagging springs.

Replace springs (In pairs).

Vehicle overloaded.

Reduce load.

Condition

Possible cause

Correction

FRONT SUSPENSION

3C–5

Cupped Tires

Worn hub unit bearings.

Replace hub unit bearing.

Excessive tire or wheel run out.

Replace tire or wheel.

Worn ball joints.

Replace ball joints.

Tire out of balance.

Adjust tire balance.

Condition

Possible cause

Correction

3C–6

FRONT SUSPENSION

Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber and Associated Parts

450RW009

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Removal

1. Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety

stands.

2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Wheel

Replacement in this section.

3. Remove bolt and nut.

4. Remove nut.

5. Remove rubber bushing and washer.

6. Remove shock absorber.

7. Remove rubber bushing and washer.

Inspection and Repair

Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage,  corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
Check the following parts :

• Shock absorber

• Rubber bushing

Installation

1. Install rubber bushing and washer.

2. Install shock absorber.

3. Install rubber bushing and washer.

4. Install nut, then tighten it to the specified torque.

Torque: 20 N·m (14 lb ft)

5. Install bolt and nut, then tighten to the specified

torque.

Torque: 93 N·m (69 lb ft)

Legend

(1) Nut
(2) Rubber Bushing and Washer

(3) Bolt and Nut
(4) Shock Absorber
(5) Rubber Bushing and Washer