Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 59

REAR SUSPENSION

3D–7

Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber and Associated Parts

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Legend

(1) Nut, Bush and Washer

(2) Shock Absorber
(3) Nut and Washer

Removal

1. Remove shock absorber fixing nut, bush and washer

(upper side).

2. Remove shock absorber fixing nut and washer (lower

side).

3. Remove shock absorber.

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

NOTE: When mounting rubber bushings, be sure not to
use grease on bushings or any other nearby part.

Installation

1. Install shock absorber. When mounting shock

absorber, make sure to be installed in the proper
position and not to use grease on bushings or any
other nearby part. (Refer to 

Intelligent Suspension)

2. Install nut and washer (lower side), then tighten the

nut lightly. Retighten to the bolt and nut specified
torque after the vehicle is at curb height.

Torque: 78 N·m (58 lb ft)

3. Install nut, bush and washer (upper side), then tighten

the nut lightly. Retighten to the nut specified torque
after the vehicle is at curb height.

Torque: 20 N·m (14 lb ft)

3D–8

REAR SUSPENSION

Trailing Link

Trailing Link and Associated Parts

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Legend

(1) Bolt and Nut (Axle side)

(2) Protector (Left side only)
(3) Bolt (Frame side)

Removal

1. Remove the parking brake cable from the trailing link.
2. Remove the trailing link fixing bolt, nut and protector.
3. Remove trailing link.

Inspection and Repair

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

1. Trailing link
2. Rubber bushing

D

Remove the rubber bushing by using remover
J–39214.

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REAR SUSPENSION

3D–9

D

Install the rubber bushing by using installer
J–39214.

NOTE: When mounting rubber bushings, be sure not to
use grease on bushings or any other nearby part.

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Installation

1. Install trailing link. Make sure that the trailing link is in

its correct position.

NOTE: When mounting trailing link, be sure not to use
grease on bushings or any other nearby part.

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2. Install bolt, nut and protector. Tighten the bolts and

nuts lightly, then retighten them to the specified
torque after the vehicle is at curb height.

Torque: 137 N·m (101 lb ft)

3. Install parking brake cable.

CAUTION: The parking brake cable should not be
overstrained or slackened.

3D–10

REAR SUSPENSION

Upper Link

Upper Link and Associated Parts

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Legend

(1) Bolt and Nut (Axle side)
(2) Rubber Plate

(3) Upper Link
(4) Protector (Left side only)
(5) Bolt (Frame side)

Removal

1. Remove fuel tank. Refer to 

Engine Fuel in Engine

section.

2. Remove the speed sensor cable from the upper link.
3. Remove bolt, nut, rubber plate and protector.
4. Remove upper link.

Inspection and Repair

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

1. Upper link
2. Rubber bushing

D

Remove the rubber bushing by using remover
J–43008.

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