Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 585

3C–4

FRONT SUSPENSION

Condition

Correction

Possible cause

Hard Steering

Bind in steering linkage ball studs,
upper or lower ball joint.

Replace ball joint.

Improper wheel alignment.

Check wheel alignment.

Steering gear misadjustment.

Check and adjust pinion torque.

Tire not adequately inflated.

Inflate tires to proper pressure.

Bind in steering column or shaft.

Repair or replace.

Improper power steering system
operation.

Repair or replace. Refer to Steering
section.

Too Much Play In Steering

Wheel bearings worn.

Replace wheel bearings.

Loose steering gear or linkage.

Retighten or repair.

Steering gear misadjustment.

Inspect and adjust steering gear
preload.

Worn or loose steering shaft
universal joint.

Retighten or replace steering shaft.

Worn steering linkage ball joints.

Replace ball joints.

Worn upper or lower end ball joints.

Replace ball joints.

Poor Steering Wheel Returnability

Bind in steering linkage ball joints.

Replace ball joints.

Bind in upper or lower ball joints.

Replace ball joints.

Bind in steering column and shaft.

Repair or replace.

Bind in steering gear.

Check and repair steering gear.

Improper wheel alignment.

Adjust wheel alignment.

Tires not adequately inflated.

Adjust tire pressure.

Loose steering wheel nut.

Retighten.

Worn wheel bearing.

Replace.

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 gear. 

Retighten mounting bolt.

Faulty steering gear.

Check and adjust steering gear.

FRONT SUSPENSION

3C–5

Condition

Correction

Possible cause

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).

Steering gear misadjustment.

Check or adjust steering gear.

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.

3C–6

FRONT SUSPENSION

Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber and Associated Parts

450RS006

Legend

(1) Nut
(2) Rubber Bushing and Washer

(3) Bolt, Nut and Washer
(4) Shock Absorber
(5) Rubber Bushing and Washer

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,nut and washer.
4. Remove nut.
5. Remove rubber bushing and washer.
6. Remove shock absorber.
7. Remove rubber bushing and washer.

Inspection and Repair

Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal conditions 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 bolt, nut and washer, then tighten to the

specified torque.

Torque: 82 N·m (61 lb ft)

FRONT SUSPENSION

3C–7

Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar and Associated Parts

410RS002

Legend

(1) Nut and Washer
(2) Link

(3) Bracket, Nut and Washer
(4) Rubber Bushing
(5) Stabilizer Bar

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 and washer.

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 conditions 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: 22 N·m (16 lb ft)

4. Install link.
5. Install nut and washer, then tighten the nut to the

specified torque.

Torque: 50 N·m (37 lb ft)