Isuzu KB P190. Manual - part 83

3C-12  FRONT SUSPENSION 

4. Install link nut, then tighten it to the specified

torque. 

Torque: 50 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅m (5.1 kgf⋅⋅⋅⋅m/37 lb⋅ft) 

5.  Tighten the cam bolt and lower control arm nut, 

setting it to the interim torque, then turn the cam

bolt to the setting mark applied during

disassembly. 

6.  Install ball joint nut, then tighten it to the specified

torque with just enough additional torque to align

cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin. 

Torque: 147 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅m (15.0 kgf⋅⋅⋅⋅m/108 lb⋅ft) 

 
NOTE: Check the trim height. Refer to Front Alignment
Inspection and Adjustment. 

 

7.  Lower control arm nut tightens it to the specified

torque. 

Buffer clearance: 25.9 mm (1.02 in) 

Torque: 186 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅m (19.0 kgf⋅⋅⋅⋅m/137 lb⋅ft) 

 
NOTE: Apply oil to the thread. 

NOTE: Tighten the bolt and nut with the parts in the
position shown in the illustration below.  

 

    

    

    

    

 

 

RTW53ASH000201

8.  Install wheel and tire assembly. Refer to wheel in

this section. 

 

 

 

 

FRONT SUSPENSION  3C-13 

Shock Absorber with Coil Spring 

 

 

RTW340LF002101 

 

Legend 

 

1. Nut 

 2. 

Washer 

 

3. Bushing; Rubber 

 

4. Mounting Bracket 

 

5. Coil Spring 

 

 

 

6. Bushing; Rubber 

 

7. Washer 

 

8. Shock Absorber ASM 

 
 

3C-14  FRONT SUSPENSION 

 

 

Disassembly 

 

RTW73CMH000101 

 

 

 
 

  1. Install the shock absorber assembly on the strut spring 

compressor (5-8840-2842-0). 
For the details of the actual operation, follow the steps the 
strut spring compressor manufacturer’s instructions. 

  2. Remove the nut with spring in place. 

CAUTION: 
Take care not to apply excessive force to the nut during 
removal. 
 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: 
The shock absorbers have been charged with gas at the 
factory.  Exposure to high temperatures or an open flame 
can result in a dangerous explosion. 
Keep the shock absorbers away from high temperatures 
and open flames. 
 

 
 

INSPECTION AND REPAIR 

Make all necessary adjustments, repairs, and part replacements if wear, damage, or other problems are discovered 
during inspections. 
 

 

 

 
 

Visual Check 

Inspect the following parts for wear, damage or other abnormal 
conditions. 
• Shock 

absorber 

• Rubber 

bushing 

• Coil 

spring 

 

FRONT SUSPENSION  3C-15 

 

 

Reassembly 

1.  Reassemble the parts inside the strut spring compressor. 

2.  When tightening the drive screw shaft, compress the spring

so that it does not apply pressure to the spring seat. 

3.  Install the nut, and then tighten to the specified torque. 

 

Torque: 25 N

⋅⋅⋅⋅m (2.5 kgf⋅⋅⋅⋅m/18 lb⋅⋅⋅⋅ft)