suspension 3f ISUZU AXIOM 2002 Service Service Manual

3D±4REAR SUSPENSION
Condition CorrectionPossible cause
Erratic Steering When BrakingWorn wheel bearings.Replace wheel bearings.
Broken or sagging springs.Replace spring (In pairs).
Leaking caliper.Repair or replace caliper.
Warped discs.Replace brake disc.
Badly worn brake pads.Replace brake pads.
Tires are inflated unequally.Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Low or Uneven Trim HeightBroken or sagging springs.Replace springs (In pairs).
Vehicle overloaded.Reduce load.
Incorrect springs.Adjust or replace torsion bar.
Suspension BottomsVehicle overloaded. Reduce load.
Faulty shock absorber.Replace shock absorber.
Incorrect, broken or sagging springs.Replace springs.
Body LeansLoose stabilizer bar.Tighten stabilizer bar bolts or replace
bushings.
Faulty shock absorber, struts or
mounting.Replace shock absorber.
Broken or sagging springs.Replace springs (In pairs).
Vehicle overloaded.Reduce load.
Cupped TiresWorn wheel bearings.Replace wheel bearing.
Excessive tire or wheel run out.Replace tire or wheel.
Worn ball joints.Replace ball joints.
Tire out of balance.Adjust tire balance.

REAR SUSPENSION3D±5
Coil Spring
Coil Spring and Associated Parts
460R200001
Legend
(1) Stabilizer Bar
(2) Upper Link Fixing Bolt and Nut
(3) Rubber Plate(4) Coil Spring
(5) Insulator
(6) Shock Absorber
(7) Breather Hose
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable
safety stands.
2. Support the rear axle case with a jack.
3. Disconnect brake hose at the crossmember.
4. Remove breather hose.
5. Remove upper link fixing bolt, nut and rubber plate on
the rear axle case (left-side only).6. Disconnect the stabilizer bar at the stabilizer link.
7. Remove the shock absorber from the axle case.
8. Remove spring insulator.
9. Remove the insulator and 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±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.
460RW001
2. Fit the end of the coil spring to the coil spring seat and
mount the coil spring on the rear axle case.
460RW004
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.
460RW013
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
461R200001
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)

3D±8REAR 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

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.
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±10REAR 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

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.
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±12REAR 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

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.
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)