Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 593

3D–10

REAR SUSPENSION

Lateral Rod

Lateral Rod and Associated Parts

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(1) Bolt and Nut

(2) Nut and Washer
(3) Lateral Rod

Removal

1. Remove nut and washer.
2. Remove bolt and nut.
3. Remove lateral rod.

Inspection and Repair

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

1. Lateral rod 
2. Rubber bushing (Frame side)

D

Remove the rubber bushing (Frame side) by using
remover J–39214.

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3D–11

REAR SUSPENSION

D

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)

D

Remove the rubber bushing (Axle side) by using
remover J–39792.

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D

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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Legend

(1) Frame Side
(2) Axle Side

2. Install bolt and nut. 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. 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)

3D–12

REAR SUSPENSION

Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar and Associated Parts

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Legend

(1) Nut and Washer
(2) Link

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

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 nut and washer.
4. Remove link.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the ball joint
boot.

5. Remove bracket.

6. Remove stabilizer bar.
7. Remove rubber bushing.

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

Stabilizer bar

D

Rubber bushing

D

Link ball joint

3D–13

REAR SUSPENSION

Installation

1. Install rubber bushing.
2. Install stabilizer bar.
3. Install bracket and tighten to the specified torque.

Torque: 22 N·m (16 lb ft)

4. Install link.
5. Install nut and washer, then tighten the nut to the

specified torque.

Torque: 50 N·m (37 lb ft)

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