ISUZU AXIOM 2002 Service Repair Manual

REAR SUSPENSION3D±25
Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber and Associated Parts
461RW001
Legend
(1) Nut, Bush and Washer(2) Shock Absorber
(3) Nut and Washer
Removal
1. Remove shock absorber fixing nut, bush and washer
(upper side).
2. Remove shock absorber fixing nut and washer (lower
side).
3. Remove shock absorber.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
Check the following parts:

Shock absorber

Rubber bushing
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 nut and washer (lower side), then tighten the
nut lightly. Retighten to the bolt and nut specified
torque after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 78 N´m (58 lb ft)
3. Install nut, bush and washer (upper side), then tighten
the nut lightly. Retighten to the nut specified torque
after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 20 N´m (14 lb ft)

3D±26REAR SUSPENSION
Trailing Link
Trailing Link and Associated Parts
460RW005
Legend
(1) Bolt and Nut (Axle side)(2) Protector (Left side only)
(3) Bolt (Frame side)
Removal
1. Remove the parking brake cable from the trailing link.
2. Remove the trailing link fixing bolt, nut and protector.
3. Remove trailing link.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
1. Trailing link
2. Rubber bushing

Remove the rubber bushing by using remover
J±39214.
901RW058

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Install the rubber bushing by using installer
J±39214.
NOTE: When mounting rubber bushings, be sure not to
use grease on bushings or any other nearby part.
901RW059
Installation
1. Install trailing link. Make sure that the trailing link is in
its correct position.
NOTE: When mounting trailing link, be sure not to use
grease on bushings or any other nearby part.
460RW011
2. Install bolt, nut and protector. Tighten the bolts and
nuts lightly, then retighten them to the specified
torque after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 137 N´m (101 lb ft)
3. Install parking brake cable.
CAUTION: The parking brake cable should not be
overstrained or slackened.

3D±28REAR SUSPENSION
Upper Link
Upper Link and Associated Parts
460RW006
Legend
(1) Bolt and Nut (Axle side)
(2) Rubber Plate(3) Upper Link
(4) Protector (Left side only)
(5) Bolt (Frame side)
Removal
1. Remove fuel tank. Refer to Engine Fuel in Engine
section.
2. Remove the speed sensor cable from the upper link.
3. Remove bolt, nut, rubber plate and protector.
4. Remove upper link.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
1. Upper link
2. Rubber bushing

Remove the rubber bushing by using remover
J±43008.
460RY00006

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Install the rubber bushing by using to installer
J±43008.
NOTE: When mounting rubber bushings, be sure not to
use grease on bushings or any other nearby part.
460RY00007
Installation
1. Install upper link. Make sure that the upper link is in its
correct position.
NOTE: When mounting upper link, be sure not to use
grease bushings or any other nearby part.
460RW012
2. Install bolt, nut, rubber plate and protector. Tighten
the bolts and nuts lightly, then retighten them to the
specified torque after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 137 N´m (101 lb ft)
3. Install speed sensor cable.
4. Install fuel tank.

3D±30REAR SUSPENSION
Lateral Rod
Lateral Rod and Associated Parts
460RW007
Legend
(1) Bolt and Nut (Frame side)(2) Lateral Rod
(3) Nut and Washer (Axle side)
Removal
1. Remove nut and washer.
2. Remove bolt and nut.
3. Remove lateral rod.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
1. Lateral rod
2. Rubber bushing (Frame side)

Remove the rubber bushing (Frame side) by using
remover J±39215.
901RW060

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Install the rubber bushing (Frame side) by using
Installer J±39215.
NOTE: When mounting rubber bushings, do not use
grease on bushings or any other nearby parts.
901RW061
3. Rubber bushing (Axle side)

Remove the rubber bushing (Axle side) by using
remover J±39792.
901RW062

Install the rubber bushing (Axle side) by using
installer J±39792.
901RW063
Installation
1. Install lateral rod and make sure that the lateral rod is
in its correct position.
NOTE: When mounting lateral rod, be sure not to use
grease on bushings or any other nearby part.
460RW008
Legend
(1) Frame Side
(2) Axle Side
2. Install bolt and nut (Frame side). Tighten the bolt and
nut lightly, then retighten them to the specified torque
after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 137 N´m (101 lb ft)
3. Install nut and washer (Axle side). Tighten the nut
lightly, then retighten the nut to the specified torque
after the vehicle is at curb height.
Torque: 78 N´m (58 lb ft)

3D±32REAR SUSPENSION
Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar and Associated Parts
460R200003
Legend
(1) Bracket and Bolt
(2) Link(3) Nut
(4) Stabilizer Bar
(5) Rubber Bushing
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable
safety stands.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Wheel in
this section.
3. Remove nut.
4. Remove link.
5. Remove bracket.
6. Remove rubber bushing.
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or parts replacement if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition are
found through inspection.
Check the following parts:

Stabilizer bar

Rubber bushing

Link

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Installation
1. Install rubber bushing.
2. Install bracket to axle housing and tighten to the
specified torque.
Torque: 25 N´m (18 lb ft)
3. Install link.
4. Install nut, then tighten the nut to the specified torque.
Torque: 50 N´m (37 lb ft)
460R200002

3D±34REAR SUSPENSION
Main Data and Specifications
General Specifications
Rear suspensionType5±Link, coil spring type with stabilizer bar.
Coil springFree length370.5 mm (14.59 in)
Spring diameter12.4 mm (0.49 in)
Coil diameter
(inner)105 mm (4.13 in)
Effective No. of
turns5.21
Total No. of turns6.71
Shock absorberTypeHydraulic, double acting, telescopic
Piston diameter30 mm (1.18 in)
Stroke159 mm (6.26 in)
Extended length518 mm (20.39 in)
Compressed
length359 mm (14.13 in)
Stabilizer barDiameter18 mm (0.71 in)