Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 1734

REAR SUSPENSION

3D–13

• Install the rubber bushing (Frame side) by using

Installer J–39215.

NOTE:  When mounting rubber bushings, do not use
grease on bushings or any other nearby parts.

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3. Rubber bushing (Axle side)

• Remove the rubber bushing (Axle side) by using

remover J–39792.

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• Install the rubber bushing (Axle side) by using

installer J–39792.

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Installation

1. Install lateral rod and make sure that the lateral rod

is in its correct position.

NOTE:  When mounting lateral rod, be sure not to use
grease on bushings or any other nearby part.

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2. Install bolt and nut (Frame side). Tighten the bolt

and nut lightly, then retighten them to the specified
torque after the vehicle is at curb height.

Torque: 137 N·m (101 lb ft)

3. Install nut and washer (Axle side). Tighten the nut

lightly, then retighten the nut to the specified torque
after the vehicle is at curb height.

Torque: 78 N·m (58 lb ft)

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(1) Frame Side
(2) Axle Side

3D–14

REAR SUSPENSION

Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar and Associated Parts

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Removal

1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with

suitable safety stands.

2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Wheel in

this section.

3. Remove bolt and nut.

4. Remove link.

5. Remove bracket.

6. Remove rubber bushing.

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:

• Stabilizer bar

• Rubber bushing

• Link

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(1) Bracket and Blot
(2) Link

(3) Bolt and Nut
(4) Stabilizer Bar
(5) Rubber Bushing

REAR SUSPENSION

3D–15

Installation

1. Install rubber bushing.

2. Install bracket to axle housing and tighten to the

specified torque.

Torque: 25 N·m (18 lb ft)

3. Install link.

4. Install bolt and nut, then tighten the nut to the

specified torque.

Torque: 50 N·m (37 lb ft)

460R200002

Main Data and Specifications

General Specifications

Rear suspension

Type

5–Link, coil spring type with stabilizer bar.

Coil spring

Free length

Soft Top

Resin Top

374.5mm (14.74in)

383.5mm (15.10in)

Spring diameter

12.3mm (0.48in)

12.5mm (0.49in)

Coil diameter (inner)

105mm (4.13in)

Effective No. of turns

6.23

6.59

Total No. of turns

7.73

8.09

Shock absorber

Type

Hydraulic, double acting, telescopic

Piston diameter

30mm (1.18in)

Stroke

Without ISC 

shock 

absorber

175.0 mm 

(6.89 in)

With ISC 

shock 

absorber

159 mm 
(6.26in)

Extended length

473.5 mm 

(18.64in)

518 mm 

(20.39 in)

Compressed length

298.5 mm 

(11.75 in)

359 mm 

(14.13 in)

Stabilizer bar

Diameter

19mm (0.71in)

3D–16

REAR SUSPENSION

Torque Specifications

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