Isuzu Trooper (2000 year). Manual - part 51

2A–34

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM

Center Track Rod Assembly

Center Track Rod Assembly and Associated Parts

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Legend

(1) Nut and Cotter Pin
(2) Nut and Cotter Pin, Pitman Arm

(3) Nut and Cotter Pin, Relay Lever
(4) Center Track Rod Assembly

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM

2A–35

Removal

1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable

safety stands.

2. Remove nut and cotter pin, then use remover

J–36831 to disconnect outer track rod assembly from
the center track rod.

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

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3. Remove nut and cotter pin then use remover J–36831

to remove pitman arm from the center track rod.

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

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4. Remove nut and cotter pin then use remover J–36831

to remove relay lever from the center track rod.

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

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5. Remove center track rod assembly.

Inspection and Repair

Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion, bending, deteriorations or any other
abnormal condition are found through inspection.
Check the ball joint (Boot, screws and tapered surfaces).

Installation

1. Install center track rod assembly.
2. Install nut, cotter pin and relay lever, then tighten the

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

Torque: 59 N·m (43 lb ft)

3. Install nut, cotter pins and pitman arm, 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)

4. Install nut and cotter pins, then tighten the nut to the

specified torgue, with fust enough additional torgue to
align cotter pen holes. Install new cotter pin.

Torque: 98 N·m (72 lb ft)

2A–36

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM

Outer Track Rod Assembly

Outer Track Rod Assembly and Associated Parts

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Legend

(1) Rod End Assembly, Inner
(2) Lock Nut, Inner (Left-hand threads)
(3) Lock Nut, Outer

(4) Rod End Assembly, Outer
(5) Nut and Cotter Pin, Knuckle Arm
(6) Nut and Cotter Pin, Center Track Rod

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM

2A–37

Removal

1. Remove wheel and tire assembly.  Refer to Wheel

Replacement in Suspension section.

2. Remove nut and cotter pin, then use  remover

J–36831 to disconnect outer track rod assembly at
the center track rod.

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

433RS009

3. Remove nut and cotter pin then use remover J–36831

to remove outer track rod assembly from the knuckle
arm.

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

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4. Remove outer lock nut.

5. Apply setting marks (1) to ensure reassembly of the

parts in their original position, then remove  outer rod
end assembly.

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6. Remove inner lock nut.

NOTE: For either outer rod, the screw on the right side of
the vehicle is threaded counterclockwise. 

7. Apply setting marks (1) to ensure reassembly of the

parts in their original position, then remove inner rod
end.

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Inspection and Repair

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

D

Rod end assembly

D

Ball joint (Boot, screws and tapered surfaces)