Isuzu D-Max / Isuzu Rodeo (TFR/TFS). Manual - part 2058

3C-36  FRONT SUSPENSION

Important Operations

1. Bushing ; Front Side
Remover and Installer : 5-8840-2123-0

(J-36833)

2. Bushing ; Rear Side
Remove and Installer : 5-8840-2124-0

(J-36834)

4. Torsion Bar Arm

Torsion Bar Arm Torque

N

⋅

m (kgf

⋅

m/lb

⋅

ft)

115.7 

±

 9.8 (11.8 

±

 1.0/85.3 

±

 7.2)

6. 8. Nut and Washer
Tighten Lower Link Nut finger-tight.
Perform the secure tightening after adjusting buffer clearance.

9. Lower End

Lower End Bolt Torque

N

⋅

m (kgf

⋅

m/lb

⋅

ft)

103.0 

±

 9.8 (10.5 

±

 1.0/75.9 

±

 7.2)

11.Bushing
Remover and Installer : 5-8840-0256-0

(J-29755)

Apply a suitable socket to (*) portion.

FRONT SUSPENSION  3C-37

13.Nut
Tighten fulcrum pin nut finger-tight.
Perform the secure tightening after adjusting buffer clearance.

14.Upper Link Assembly
Install the smaller clearance A outside and larger clearance B
inside of vehicle.

15.Caster Shims

Caster angle

Short Wheel Base

Long Wheel Base

1

°

55' 

±

 45'

2

°

10' 

±

 45'

Note :
No more than 35' side to side variation.

16.Camber Shims

Camber angle

30' 

±

 60'

Note :
No more than 45' side to side variation.

17.Bolt and Plate

Fulcrum Pin Bolt Torque

N

⋅

m (kgf

⋅

m/lb

⋅

ft)

152.0 

±

 14.7 (15.5 

±

 1.5/112.1 

±

 10.8)

Apply oil to the thread.

19.Upper End

Upper End Bolt Torque 

N

⋅

m (kgf

⋅

m/lb

⋅

ft)

32.4 

±

 2.9 (3.3 

±

 0.3/23.9 

±

 2.2)

3C-38  FRONT SUSPENSION

20.Needle Bearing (4

××××

4 model)

Installer : 5-8840-2128-0

(J-36838)

Grip : 5-8840-0007-0

(J-8092)

Before installation, apply the appropriate amount of specified
grease (Besco L2 or equivalent) to the bearing  (Approx. 15g).

22.Oil Seal (4

××××

4 model)

Installer : 5-8840-2127-0

(J-36837)

Grip : 5-8840-0007-0

(J-8092)

•

Insert the thrust washer into the knuckle.

•

 After fitting the oil seal to the setting tool; installer, drive it to

the knuckle using a hammer or bench press until the tool

front face contacts with the thrust washer.

•

Apply the specified grease to the thrust washer, and install

after turning the place where there is a chamfer to the

spindle.

•

Use a new oil seal, and apply the specified grease (Besco

L2 or equivalent) to the place surrounded by the lip (Approx.

15g).

24.25. Nut and Cotter Pin

Torque

N

⋅

m (kgf

⋅

m/lb

⋅

ft)

Upper Link End

98.1 

±

 9.8 (10.0 

±

 1.0/72.3 

±

 7.2)

Lower Link End

127.5 

±

 9.8 (13.0 

±

 1.0/94.0 

±

 7.2)

Track Rod End

107.9 

±

 9.8 (11.0 

±

 1.0/79.6 

±

 7.2)

Fasten the bushing nut and keep the buffer clearance as
shown on the left diagram.
T = 15 mm (0.59 in)

FRONT SUSPENSION  3C-39

Nut and Washer
Front Lower Link Nut Torque 

N

⋅

m (kgf

⋅

m/lb

⋅

ft)

156.9 

±

 19.6 (16.0 

±

 2.0/115.7 

±

 14.5)

Apply oil to the thread.

Nut and Washer
Rear Lower Link Nut Torque 

N

⋅

m (kgf

⋅

m/lb

⋅

ft)

196.1 

±

 19.6 (20.0 

±

 2.0/144.7 

±

 14.5)

Apply oil to the thread.

Nut
Fulcrum Pin Nut Torque

N

⋅

m (kgf

⋅

m/lb

⋅

ft)

152.0 

±

 14.7 (11.0 

±

 1.5/112.1 

±

 10.8)

Apply oil to the thread.