light ISUZU AXIOM 2002 Service Owner's Manual

2A±32
POWER±ASSISTED STEERING SYSTEM
6. Disconnect the yellow 2-way SRS connector and
horn lead located behind the inflator module.
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7. Remove inflator module.
Inspection and Repair
WARNING: T H E I N F L AT O R M O D U L E S H O U L D
ALWAYS BE CARRIED WITH THE TRIM COVER
AWAY FROM YOUR BODY AND SHOULD ALWAYS
BE LAID ON A FLAT SURFACE WITH THE
URETHANE SIDE UP. THIS IS NECESSARY
BECAUSE FREE SPACE IS PROVIDED TO ALLOW
THE AIR CUSHION TO EXPAND IN THE UNLIKELY
EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT.
OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT .
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The inflator module consists of a cover, air bag, inflator,
and retainer. Inspect the inflator module mainly for the
following:

Check for holes, cracks, severe blemishes and
deformation on the cover.

Check that the retainer is not deformed.

Check for defects such as damage and breakage in
the lead wire for the igniter.
Replace the inflator module if a defect is found during
inspection.
Installation
1. Install inflator module.
2. Support the module and carefully connect the module
connector and horn lead.
NOTE: Pass the lead wire through the tabs on the plastic
cover (wire protector) of inflator to prevent lead wire from
being pinched.
3. Tighten bolts to specified torque.
Torque: 9 N´m (78 lb in)
4. Connect the yellow 2-way SRS connector located
under the steering column.
5. Connect the battery ª±º terminal cable.
6. Set ignition to ªONº while watching warning light.
Light should flash 7 times and then go off. If lamp
does not operate correctly, refer to
Restraints section.

3D±6REAR SUSPENSION
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:

Coil spring

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.
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2. Fit the end of the coil spring to the coil spring seat and
mount the coil spring on the rear axle case.
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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.
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4. Install shock absorber and make sure that installed in
the proper position. (Refer to
Intelligent Suspension)
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: 31 N´m (23 lb ft)
6. Install upper link with rubber plate and tighten fixing
bolt.
Torque: 137 N´m (101 lb ft)
7. Install breather hose.
8. Connect brake hose and bleed the brake system.
Refer to
Bleeding the Brake Hydraulic System in
Brake section.

REAR SUSPENSION3D±7
Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber and Associated Parts
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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, make sure to be installed in the proper
position and not to use grease on bushings or any
other nearby part. (Refer to
Intelligent Suspension)
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)

REAR SUSPENSION3D±9

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.
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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.
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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.

REAR SUSPENSION3D±11

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.
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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.
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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.

REAR SUSPENSION3D±13

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.
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3. Rubber bushing (Axle side)

Remove the rubber bushing (Axle side) by using
remover J±39792.
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Install the rubber bushing (Axle side) by using
installer J±39792.
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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.
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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±24REAR SUSPENSION
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:

Coil spring

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.
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2. Fit the end of the coil spring to the coil spring seat and
mount the coil spring on the rear axle case.
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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.
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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 at the stabilizer link.
Torque: 31 N´m (23 lb ft)
6. Install upper link with rubber plate and tighten fixing
bolt.
Torque: 137 N´m (101 lb ft)
7. Install breather hose.
8. Connect brake hose and bleed the brake system.
Refer to
Bleeding the Brake Hydraulic System in
Brake
section.

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Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber and Associated Parts
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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)

REAR SUSPENSION3D±27

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.
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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.
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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.

REAR SUSPENSION3D±29

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.
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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.
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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.