height adjustment ISUZU KB P190 2007 Workshop Repair Manual

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 W heel and Tire System section.
2. Make sure that the vehicle is in an unladen condition (W ith no passengers 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 W heel Replacement in W heel 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.


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3A-8 FRONT ALIGNMENT




Toe-in Adjustment
Measurement should be taken with the vehicle on a surface
plate.
If a surface plate is not available, toe-in should be checked
with the vehicle parked on a level floor.
1. Set front wheels to straight ahead position.
2. Align the toe-in gauge with center height of each wheel at front end.
3.
Apply center marks to each wheel, then take measurement
of distance A between the center marks on each wheel.
4. Slowly move the vehicle rearward until the center marks reach the rear end position.
5. Take measurement of distance B between the cente
r
marks at rear end.
The toe-in can be calculated with the following formula.
Toe-in = B - A
Toe-in mm (in)
4×2
(Except high ride suspension) 0
±2 (0 ±0.08)





To adjust the toe-in angle, loosen the lock nuts (2) on the tie
rod (1) and turn the tie rod. Turn both rods the same amount,
to keep the steering wheel centered.
Lock Nut Torque N⋅m (kgf ⋅m/lb ⋅ft)
98 ±6.0 (10.0 ±0.6 / 72.3 ±4.3)



RTW 53ASH000101

Trim Height
Trim Height : at Curb Weight (Reference Data)
Trim height (Z) = A - B
Front mm (in)
Z
105(4.13)


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3A-12 FRONT ALIGNMENT





Toe-in Adjustment
Measurement should be taken with the vehicle on a surface
plate.
If a surface plate is not available, toe-in should be checked
with the vehicle parked on a level floor.
1. Set front wheels to straight ahead position.
2. Align the toe-in gauge with center height of each wheel at front end.
3.
Apply center marks to each wheel, then take measurement
of distance A between the center marks on each wheel.
4. Slowly move the vehicle rearward until the center marks reach the rear end position.
5. Take measurement of distance B between the cente
r
marks at rear end.
The toe-in can be calculated with the following formula.
Toe-in = B - A
Toe-in mm (in)
4×2 (High ride suspension)
4×4 0
±2 (0 ±0.08)






To adjust the toe-in angle, loosen the lock nuts (2) on the tie
rod (1) and turn the tie rod. Turn both rods the same amount,
to keep the steering wheel centered.
Lock Nut Torque N⋅m (kgf ⋅m/lb ⋅ft)
98 ±6.0 (10.0 ±0.6 / 72.3 ±4.3)

RTW 330SH000201

Trim Height
Trim Height : at Curb Weight
Trim height (Z) = A - B
mm (in)
Z
165±5 (6.5 ±0.20) (Philippine only)
140 ±5 (5.5 ±0.20) (Except Philippine)


MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE
4
×2 (High ride suspension), 4 ×4
Outside wheel 32.8° (Philippine only)
Inside wheel 35.0° (Philippine only)
Outside wheel 32.1° (Except Philippine)
Inside wheel 34.4° (Except Philippine)

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FRONT ALIGNMENT 3A-13

RTW 53ASH000301
FRT Buffer clearance (Reference Data) mm(in)

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 level ground and move the front of the vehicle up and down several times to settle the suspension.

410RS001

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




RTW 63ASH000101

RR Buffer clearance (Reference Data)
mm(in)
4×2 (High ride suspension), 4 ×4
80.0 (3.15)




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3C-12 FRONT SUSPENSION
4. Install link nut, then tighten it to the specified
torque.
Torque: 50 N ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m (5.1 kgf ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m/37 lb ⋅ft)
5. Tighten the cam bolt and lower control arm nut, setting it to the interim torque, then turn the cam
bolt to the setting mark applied during
disassembly.
6. Install ball joint nut, then tighten it to the specified torque with just enough additional torque to align
cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin.
Torque: 147 N ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m (15.0 kgf ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m/108 lb ⋅ft)

NOTE: Check the trim height. Refer to Front Alignment
Inspection and Adjustment.

7. Lower control arm nut tightens it to the specified torque.
Buffer clearance: 25.9 mm (1.02 in)
Torque: 186 N ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m (19.0 kgf ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m/137 lb ⋅ft)

NOTE: Apply oil to the thread.
NOTE: Tighten the bolt and nut with the parts in the
position shown in the illustration below.



















RTW 53ASH000201
8. Install wheel and tire assembly. Refer to wheel in
this section.




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3C-36 FRONT SUSPENSION
2. Apply grease to the portion that fits into the bracket
then install height control arm and align the setting
marks (2).






410RS005
3. Apply grease to the bolt portion of the end piece
(4). Apply grease to the portion of the seat (5) that
fits into the bracket.






410RS008
4. Apply grease to the serrated portions.
5. Install adjust bolt and seat, then turn the adjust bolt to the setting mark (1) applied during disassembly.
NOTE: Adjust the trim height. Refer to Front End
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Steering
section.







410RS004




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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-39
Inspection and Repair
Make necessary correction or replace parts if wear,
damage, corrosion or any other abnormal condition is
found through inspection.
Check the following parts:
• Knuckle
• Thrust washer (4 ×4 Model Only)
Installation
1. Apply appropriate amount of multipurpose type
grease to the new bearing (Approx. 5 g (0.18 oz))
and install needle bearing by using installer 5-
8840-2128-0 and grip 5-8840-0007-0. (4 ×4 Model
Only)






(4 ×4 Model Only)
901RW 275
2. Apply multipurpose type grease to the thrust
washer, and install washer with chamfered side
facing knuckle. (4 ×4 Model Only)

3. Use a new oil seal, and apply multipurpose type
grease to the area surrounded by the lip (approx. 2
g (0.07 oz)). Then use installer 5-8840-2851-0 (2)
and grip 5-8840-0007-0 (1) to install oil seal. Afte
r
fitting the oil seal to the installer, drive it to the
knuckle using a hammer or bench press until the
tool front face contacts with the thrust washer.
(4 ×4 Model Only)





RTW 73CSH000101
4. Install knuckle assembly.
5. Install upper ball joint and tighten the nut to the specified torque, with just enough additional torque
to align cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin.
Torque: 98 N ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m (10.0 kgf ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m/72 lb ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
ft)
6. Install lower ball joint and tighten the nut to the specified torque, with just enough additional torque
to align cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin.
Torque: 147 N ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m (15.0 kgf ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m/108 lb ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
ft)
7. Install back plate.
8. Install speed sensor harness.
9. Install torsion bar; refer to Torsion Bar in this
section.
NOTE: Adjust the trim height. Refer to Front End
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Steering.

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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-47
14. Install cam plate and nut then tighten lower link nut
finger-tight.
NOTE: Apply oil to the thread.
NOTE: Tighten the nut or bolt with the parts in the
position shown in the illustration below.
Buffer clearance: 29.7 mm (1.17 in)
Torque: 186 N ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m (19.0 kgf ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m/137 lb ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
ft)
NOTE: Adjust the trim height. Refer to Front End
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Steering
section.







RTW 53ASH000301



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3C-54 FRONT SUSPENSION
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. VIBRATION, SHOCK, AND SHIMMY OF STEERING WHEEL
Checkpoint Problem Countermeasure



Check front axle


Check wheel alignment


Check suspension ball joint


Check shock absorber or
attaching nut and bolt


Replace


Adjust


Replace


Replace or retighten


Check steering unit and
linkage


Faulty


Worn


Malfunction or loose


Check upper and lower link
bushings
Replace


Adjust


Worn


Incorrect

OK
OK
OK
NG
NG
NG
NG
NG
NG
OK
OK
Check vehicle trim height



• Improperly adjusted or worn front
wheel bearing.
• W orn or incorrectly adjusted wheel
bearing.
Replace; refer to Section 4C "Front
Wheel Drive"

• Insufficiently tightened steering
gear housing.
• W ear of steering linkage.
• Excessive backlash due to
improper adjustment of the steering
gear box.
• W orn column bearing, weakened
column bearing spring, or loose
clamp.
Replace; refer to Section 3B
"Steering"
• Improper tire pressure.
• Imbalance and deformation of frond
wheel.
• Unevenly worn tire or insufficient
tightening of wheel nuts.
Replace; refer to Section 3E "Wheel
and Tires"



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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-55
2. VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT OR LEFT
Checkpoint Problem Countermeasure



Steering linkage, and upper
and lower link


Rubber bushing for upper and
lower link


W heel alignment


Vehicle trim height


Replace


Replace


Adjust


Adjust


Deformed


Worn


Incorrect


Incorrect


Brake adjustment (binding)

Adjust


Replace


Incorrect

Collapsed or break (4 ×2
Except high ride suspension)
Collapsed or twisted (4 ×4, 4 ×2
High ride suspension)
Continued on the next page OK
OK
OK
OK
NG
NG
NG
NG
NG
NG
OK
OK Coil spring (4
×2 Except high
ride suspension)
Torsion bar (4 ×4, 4 ×2 High
ride suspension)

Front wheel bearing

Adjust or replace

Incorrect adjustment or
abrasion

NG



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