Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 52

3C–4

FRONT SUSPENSION

Condition

Correction

Possible cause

Abnormal Noise

Worn, sticky or loose upper or lower
ball joint, steering linkage ball joints
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 wheel
bearings.

Replace wheel 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 wheel bearings.

Replace wheel 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.

Suspension Bottoms

Vehicle overloaded. 

Reduce load.

Faulty shock absorber.

Replace shock absorber.

Incorrect, broken or sagging springs.

Replace springs.

Body Leans

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.

Cupped Tires

Worn wheel bearings.

Replace wheel bearing.

Excessive tire or wheel run out.

Replace tire or wheel.

Worn ball joints.

Replace ball joints.

Tire out of balance.

Adjust tire balance.

FRONT SUSPENSION

3C–5

Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber and Associated Parts

450R200001

Legend

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

(5) Rubber Bushing and Washer
(6) Actuator Bracket
(7) Actuator
(8) Screw

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 ISC Actuator and Bracket. Refer to

Intelligent Suspension.

5. Remove nut.
6. Remove rubber bushing and washer.
7. Remove shock absorber.
8. 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 :

D

Shock absorber

D

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 ISC Actuator and Bracket. Refer to 

Intelligent

Suspension.

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

torque.

Torque: 93 N·m (69 lb ft)

3C–6

FRONT SUSPENSION

Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar and Associated Parts

410R200001

Legend

(1) Rubber Bushing
(2) Bracket and Bolt
(3) Link

(4) Nut
(5) Stabilizer Bar
(6) Washer

Removal

1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable

safety stands.

2. Remove the stone guard.
3. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to 

Wheel

Replacement in this section.

4. Remove nut.

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

5. Remove link.
6. Remove bracket.
7. Remove stabilizer bar.
8. 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 :

D

Stabilizer bar

D

Rubber bushing

D

Link ball joint 

Installation

1. Install rubber bushing.
2. Install stabilizer bar.
3. Install bracket, then tighten it to the specified torque.

Torque: 25 N·m (18 lb ft)

4. Install link and Washer.
5. Install nut, then tighten it to the specified torque.

Torque: 50 N·m (37 lb ft)

FRONT SUSPENSION

3C–7

Torsion Bar

Torsion Bar and Associated Parts

410RS003

Legend

(1) Adjust Bolt, End Piece and Seat

(2) Height Control Arm
(3) Torsion Bar

Removal

1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable

safety stands.

2. Apply the setting marks(1) to the adjust bolt and end

piece, then remove adjust bolt, end piece and seat.

410RS004