flat tire ISUZU TF SERIES 2004 User Guide

FRONT ALIGNMENT 3A-3

Inspection
Before making any adjustments affecting caster, camber or
toe-in, the following front end inspection should be made.
1. Inspect the tires for proper inflation pressure. Refer to
Main Data and Specifications in Wheel and Tire System
section.
2. Make sure that the vehicle is unlade condition (Withno
passenger or loading).
3. Make sure that the spare tire is installed at the normal
position.
4. Inspect the front wheel bearings for proper adjustment.
Refer to Front Hub and Disc Overhaul in Suspension
section.
5. Inspect the ball joints and tie rod ends. If excessive
looseness is noted, correct before adjusting. Refer to
Steering Linkage in this section.
6. Inspect the wheel and tires for run-out. Refer to Wheel
Replacement in Wheel and Tire System section.
7. Inspect the trim height. If not within specifications, the
correction must be made before adjusting caster.
8. Inspect the steering unit for looseness at the frame.
9. Inspect shock absorbers for leaks or any noticeable noise.
Refer to Shock Absorber in Suspension section.
10. Inspect the control arms or stabilizer bar attachment fo
r
looseness. Refer to Suspension section.
11. Inspect the front end alignment using alignment equipment.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
12. Park the vehicle on a level surface.

FRONT ALIGNMENT 3A-13


450R100002-X

FRT Buffer clearance (Reference Data)

4
2 (High ride suspension), 4
4
29.7(1.17)

Adjustment
Adjust the trim height by means of the adjusting bolt on the
height control arms.
1. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressures.
2. Park the vehicle on a level ground and move the front of the
vehicle up and down several times to settle the suspension.

410RS001

3. Make necessary adjustment with the adjusting bolt on the
height control arms.



RTW340SH000201-X

RR Buffer clearance (Reference Data) mm(in)

4

2 (High ride suspension), 4

4
80.0 (3.15)

3D-16 REAR SUSPENSION
4. HARSHNESS

Checkpoint Trouble Cause Countermeasure


Bushings in suspension
System


Tire inflation pressure


Retighten or replace


Replace


Adjust


Loosen or broken


Defective


Incorrect


Tires for out of balance

Adjust or replace


Replace tires


Incorrect

Noise does not have any
specific pattern

OK
NG NG NG NG NG
OK OK Road test vehicle(Noise has a
certain pattern)

WHEELS AND TIRES 3E-11

Shoulder wear (generally
wear develops on outer
shoulder).
Camber or toe-in
incorrect.Shoulder wear
caused by repeated
hard-cornering.
Wear on shoulders at points
opposed to each other.
Tire or wheel out of
round or distorted.Play in bearings or
ball joint.
Premature wear on
shoulders.
Flexing of tire excessive due
to under-inflation.
One-sided feather edging.
Wear caused by
repeated hard-
cornering.Camber or toe-in
incorrect.