Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 588

3C–16

FRONT SUSPENSION

Installation

1. Install fulcrum pin.
2. Install bushing by using installer J–29755 and

J–39376.

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3. Install plate.

4. Install nut and tighten fulcrum pin nut finger–tight.

NOTE: Torque fulcrum pin nut after adjusting buffer
clearance.

Buffer clearance: 20 mm (0.79 in)
Torque: 108 N·m (80 lb ft)

450RS012

5. Install upper control arm assembly with the fulcrum

pin projections turned inward.

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Legend

(1) Projection
(2) Outward

FRONT SUSPENSION

3C–17

6. Install the caster shims(2) between the chassis frame

and fulcrum pin. 

7. Install the camber shims(1) between the chassis

frame and fulcrum pin.

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8. Install nut assembly.
9. Install bolt and plate, then tighten the bolt to the

specified torque.

Torque: 152 N·m (112 lb ft)

10. Install upper ball joint and tighten it to the specified

torque.

Torque: 57 N·m (42 lb ft)

11. Install nut and cotter pin then tighten the nut to the

specified torque, with just enough additional torque to
align cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin.

Torque: 98 N·m (72 lb ft)

12. Install speed sensor cable.

3C–18

FRONT SUSPENSION

Lower Control Arm

Lower Control Arm and Associated Parts

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Legend

(1) Nut and Washer, Front
(2) Bush, Front
(3) Bolt, Front
(4) Nut and Washer, Rear
(5) Bush, Rear
(6) Bolt, Rear
(7) Bolt, Lower Ball Joint

(8) Bolt, Torsion Bar Arm
(9) Torsion Bar Arm and Nut

(10) Torsion Bar

(11) Lower Control Arm

(12) Lower Ball Joint and Nut
(13) Shock Absorber, Bolt Washer and Nut
(14) Stabilizer Link, Washer and Nut

Removal

1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable

safety stands.

2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Wheel

Replacement in this section.

3. Remove the outer track rod from the knuckle. Refer to

Steering Linkage in Steering section.

4. Remove the retaining ring from the front axle driving

shaft to release the shaft from hub. Refer to Front Hub
and Disc in Driveline/Axle section.

5. Support lower control arm with a jack. 
6. Remove front nut and washer.

FRONT SUSPENSION

3C–19

7. Remove rear nut and washer.
8. Remove torsion bar, refer to Torsion Bar

Replacement in this section. 

9. Remove torsion bar arm.

10. Disconnect the stabilizer link at the lower control arm. 

11. Remove the shock absorber lower end from the lower

control arm. 

12. Remove the lower ball joint from the lower control

arm.

13. Remove front bolt.
14. Remove rear bolt.
15. Remove lower control arm.
16. Remove torsion bar arm bolt.
17. Remove lower ball joint bolt.
18. Remove front bushing by using remover J–36833.

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19. Remove rear bushing by using remover J–36834.

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Inspection and Repair

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

D

Lower control arm

D

Bushing