Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual - part 591

3D–2

REAR SUSPENSION

General Description

C03RS003

Legend

(1) Stabilizer Bar
(2) Lateral Rod

(3) Shock Absorber
(4) Trailing Link
(5) Center Link

The rear suspension is a 4-link, coil spring type
suspension with a stabilizer bar, consisting of two trailing
links, center link, lateral rod, shock absorber, and
stabilizer.  In this suspension, the links are specially
arranged to enable the rear axle to move freely, thereby
expanding suspension stroke, reducing friction, and
improving lateral rigidity and roll control.  All these result in
improved stability, riding comfort, and rough road
maneuverability.
Each link connects the axle housing with the frame
through a runner bushing.  The axle housing is supported
by the trailing links and center link longitudinally and by
the lateral rod latitudinally.

3D–3

REAR SUSPENSION

Coil Spring

Coil Spring and Associated Parts

460RS001

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(1) Parking Brake Cable Bracket
(2) Shock Absorber

(3) Coil Spring
(4) Insulator
(5) Stabilizer Bar, Link and Nut

Removal

1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable

safety stands.

2. Support the rear axle case with a jack.
3. Remove the parking brake cable bracket from the

trailing link.

4. Disconnect the stabilizer bar at the stabilizer link.
5. Remove the shock absorber from the axle case.
6. Remove spring insulator.
7. Remove coil spring while lowering the rear axle case.

CAUTION: Be sure not to let the brake hose, parking
brake cable, and breather hose extend to their full
length.

3D–4

REAR SUSPENSION

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

Coil spring

D

Insulator

Installation

1. Install coil spring and make sure that the coil spring is

installed in the proper position.  Paint mark(1) should
be downward.

460RW001

2. Fit the end of the coil spring to the coil spring seat and

mount the coil spring on the rear axle case.

460RS003

3. Install the insulator on the coil spring.  Jack up the axle

case gently with the top of the coil spring set to the
spring seat on the frame side.

460RS004

4. Install shock absorber and tighten the nut lightly,then

retighten it to the specified torque after the vehicle is
at curb height.

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

Torque: 78 N·m (58 lb ft)

5. Install stabilizer bar.

Torque: 50 N·m (37 lb ft)

6. Install parking brake cable bracket.

3D–5

REAR SUSPENSION

Shock Absorber

Shock Absorber and Associated Parts

461RW002

Legend

(1) Bolt and Nut

(2) Shock Absorber
(3) Nut and Washer

Removal

1. Remove shock absorber fixing nut and washer.
2. Remove shock absorber fixing bolt and nut.
3. Remove shock absorber.

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 (Axle side)

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, be sure not to use grease on bushings or
any other nearby part.

2. Install bolt and nut, then tighten the bolt and nut lightly.

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

Torque: 95 N·m (70 lb ft)

3. Install nut and washer, then tighten the nut lightly.

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

Torque: 78 N·m (58 lb ft)