Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 1107

FRONT SUSPENSION

3C–15

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3. Install plate (8).

4. Install nut (9) and tighten fulcrum pin nut finger–

tight.

NOTE:  Torque fulcrum pin nut after adjusting buffer
clearance.

Buffer clearance: 22 mm (0.87 in)

Torque: 108 N·m (80 lb ft)

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5. Install upper control arm assembly with the fulcrum

pin projections turned inward.

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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.

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(1) Projection
(2) Outward

3C–16

FRONT SUSPENSION

Lower Control Arm

Lower Control Arm 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 the tie-rod end from the knuckle. Refer to

Power Steering Unit in Steering section.

4. Remove the retaining ring from the front axle driving

shaft to release the shaft from hub(Except 2WD
model). Refer to Front Hub and Disc in Driveline/
Axle section.

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

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

(10) Torsion Bar

(11) Lower Control Arm

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

FRONT SUSPENSION

3C–17

5. Support lower control arm with a jack. 

6. Remove front nut.

7. Remove rear nut.

8. Remove torsion bar, refer to Torsion Bar in this

section. 

9. Remove torsion bar arm bracket.

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 condition are
found through inspection.
Check the following parts:

• Lower control arm

• Bushing

3C–18

FRONT SUSPENSION

Installation

1. Install rear bushing by using installer J–36834.

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2. Install front bushing by using installer J–36833.

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3. Install lower ball joint bolt.

4. Install torsion bar arm bolt.

5. Install lower control arm.

6. Install rear bolt.

7. Install front bolt.

8. Install lower ball joint and tighten it to the specified

torque.

Torque: 116 N·m (85lb ft)

9. Install shock absorber and tighten it to the specified

torque.

Torque: 93 N·m (69 lb ft)

10. Install stabilizer link and tighten it to the specified

torque.

Torque: 50 N·m (37 lb ft)

11. Install torsion bar arm bracket and tighten it to the

specified torque.

Torque: 116N·m (85lb ft)

12. Install Torsion bar, refer to Torsion Bar in this

section. 

13. Install rear nut and tighten lower link nut finger–tight.

NOTE:  Torque lower control arm nut after adjusting
buffer clearance.

Buffer clearance: 22 mm (0.87 in)

Torque: 235 N·m (174 lb ft)

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14. Install front nut then tighten lower link nut

finger-tight.

NOTE:  Torque lower control arm nut after adjusting
buffer clearance .

Buffer clearance: 22 mm (0.87 in)

Torque: 186 N·m (137 lb ft)

NOTE:  Adjust the trim height. Refer to Front End
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Steering
section.

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