Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 87

4A2–6

DIFFERNTIAL (REAR)

9. Loosen the brake tube flare nut, remove the clip and

take out the brake tube.

350RW020

10. Remove the shock absorber.

11. Remove the stabilizer linkage mounting bolts and

nuts (2) from the frame side.

350RW024

12. Remove the lateral rod fixing bolt and nut from the

frame.

13. Remove the upper link mounting bolt and nut (3) from

the axle housing.

460RW015

14. Remove the lower link fixing bolt and nut (4) from the

axle housing.

460RW016

15. Jack down and remove the coil spring and insulator.
16. Axle housing assembly can be separated from the

vehicle upon completion of steps 1 – 15.

17. Remove the brake caliper fixing bolt, loosen the flare

nut, release the clip and take out the brake caliper
together with the flexible hose.

18. Remove brake disc.
19. Remove antilock brake system speed sensor fixing

bolt and the clip and bracket on the axle housing.

20. Remove the brake pipe clip and fixing bolt on the axle

housing and take out the brake pipe.

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)

4A2–7

Installation

1. Install brake pipe.
2. Connect Antilock brake system (ABS) speed sensor

and harness, refer to 

4–Wheel Anti–Lock Brake

System (ABS) in Brake section.

3. Install brake disc.
4. Install brake caliper. Refer to 

Disk Brakes in Brake

section.

5. Install axle housing assembly.
6. Install coil spring and insulator.
7. Install the lower link fixing bolt and nut to the axle

housing. For the procedures in items 7–11, refer to
Suspension section.

8. Install the upper link bolt and nut to the axle housing.

9. Install the lateral rod fixing nut and bolt to the frame

side.

10. Install the stabilizer linkage mounting nut and bolt to

the frame side.

11. Install the shock absorber.

12. Install brake tube flare nut, Refer to 

Disk Brakes in

Brake section.

13. Install ABS connector and bracket.
14. Connect breather hose.
15. Install parking brake cable, Refer to 

Parking Brakes in

Brake section.

16. Bleed brakes. Refer to 

Hydraulic Brakes in Brake

section.

Axle Shaft, Oil Seal and Bearing

Axle Shaft and Associated Parts

Disc Brake Model

420RW008

Legend

(1) Axle Shaft
(2) Backing Plate
(3) Oil Seal
(4) Bearing
(5) Axle Housing
(6) Lock Washer
(7) Nut

Drum Brake Model

420RX001

Legend

(1) Axle Shaft
(2) Backing Plate
(3) Oil Seal
(4) Bearing
(5) Axle Housing
(6) Lock Washer
(7) Nut

4A2–8

DIFFERNTIAL (REAR)

Removal

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove rear wheels and brake calipers or drums.

Do not let calipers hang from the vehicle by the brake
line or hose. Use a wire to hang the caliper to the
frame to prevent damage to the caliper.

3. Remove four nuts and lockwashers.
4. Remove shaft assembly from the axle housing.
5. Remove snap ring and bearing cup.
6. Break retainer ring with hammer and chisel.

420RS026

7. Break bearing cage with hammer and chisel.

420RS027

8. Remove oil seal, retainer, and emergency brake

assembly.

9. Remove inner race from shaft with OTC–1126

bearing splitter and press.

420RS028

Inspection

D

Shaft for spalling or grooves from seal wear.

D

Retainer – bent or damaged.

D

Replace items if required.

Installation

1. Emergency brake assembly.
2. Install retainer.

Note direction – do not install backwards.

420RS029

DIFFERENTIAL (REAR)

4A2–9

3. Install oil seal. Note direction.
4. Install bearing assembly, using installer and press.

420RS030

NOTE: Install bearing with cup towards inboard side.

420RS031

5. Install retainer ring, using installer and press.

420RS033

6. Install snap ring.
7. Install axle shaft assembly into housing.
8. Install bolts, lockwashers, and nuts.

Tighten the retainer nuts to the specified torque.

Torque : 75 N·m (55 lb ft)