height ISUZU TROOPER 1995 Workshop Manual

3-4 DIAGNOSIS
Condition Possible Cause Correction
Erratic Steering When 1. Worn wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearings.
Braking
2. Broken or sagging springs. Replace spring (pairs).
3. Leaking caliper. Repair or replace caliper.
4. Warped discs. Replace brake disc.
5. Badly worn brake pads. Replace brake pads.
6. Tires are inflated unequally. Inflate tires to proper
pressure.
Low or Uneven Trim
1. Broken or sagging springs. Replace springs (In pairs)
Height
2. Vehicle overloaded. Reduce load.
3. Incorrect springs. Adjust or replace torsion
bar.
Suspension Bottoms
1. Vehicle overloaded. Reduce load.
2. Faulty shock absorber. Replace shock absorber
3. Incorrect, broken or sagging springs. Replace springs.
Body Leans
1. Loose stabilizer bar. Tighten stabilizer bar bolts
or replace bushings.
2. Faulty shock
absorber, struts or mounting. Replace shock absorber.
3. Broken or sagging springs. Replace springs (In pairs)
4. Vehicle overloaded. Reduce load.
Cupped Tires 1. Worn wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearing.
2. Excessive tire or wheel run-out. Replace tire or wheel.
3. Worn ball joints. Replace ball joints.
4. Tire out of balance. Adjust tire balance.
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FRONT END ALIGNMENT 3A-1
SECTION3A
FRONT END ALIGNMENT
CAUTION:
When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were removed. If
a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that application. If the correct part
number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may be used. Fasteners
that are not reused, and those requiring thread locking compound will be called out. The correcttorque value
must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above conditions are not followed, parts or
system damage could result.
CONTENTS
General Description ................................ 3A-1
Camber Adjustment ............................. 3A-4
Definition of Terms .............................. 3A·2 Toe-in Adjustment ............................... 3A-5
On-Vehicle Service ................................. 3A-3 Maximum Steering Angle Adjustment ....... 3A-5
Inspection ......................................... 3A-3 Main Data and Specifications ..................... 3A-6
Trim Height Adjustment ........................ 3A-3 General Specifications .......................... 3A-6
Caster
Adjustment ............................... 3A-3 Torque Specifications ........................... 3A-6
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
"Front End Alignment" refers to the angular
relationship between the front wheels, the front
suspension attaching parts and the ground.
Proper front end alignment must be maintained in
order to insure efficient steering, good directional
stability and to prevent abnormal tire wear.
The
most important factors of front end alignment are
wheel toe-in, wheel camber and axle caster.

FRONT END ALIGNMENT 3A-3
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
INSPECTION
Before making any adjustments affecting caster,
camber or toe-in, the following front end inspection
should be made.
I L•IINSPECT
1. Tires for proper inflation pressure. Refer to
"Wheels and Tires" in section 3E.
2. Front wheel bearings for proper adjustment.
Refer to "Front Wheel Drive" in section 4C.
3. Ball joints, tie rod ends and relay rods. If
excessive looseness is noted, correct before
adjusting. Refer
to "Steering Linkage" in section
3B3.
4. Wheel and tires for run-out. Refer to "Wheels
and Tires" in section 3E.
5. Trim height. If not within specifications, the
correction
must be made before adjusting caster.
6. Steering gear for looseness at the frame.
7. Shock absorbers for leaks or any noticeable
noise.
Refer
to "Front Suspension" in section 3C.
8. Control arms or stabilizer bar attachment for
looseness. Refer to "Front Suspension" in section
3C.
9. Alignment equipment. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
10. Level of the vehicle. The vehicle must be on a
level surface.
TRIM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the trim height by means of the adjusting bolt
on the height control arms (Fig. 3A-4 and 5).
W CAUTION:
When adjusting front end alignment, be sure to
begin with trim height as trim height adjustment
may change other adjusted alignments.
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.
3. Make necessary adjustment with the adjusting
bolt on the height control arms.
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION
Trim height (Z) 129 mm (5.08 in)
Lower
ball joint
B
Fig. 3A-4
Fig. 3A-5
CASTER ADJUSTMENT
Level ground
The caster angle can be adjusted by means of the
caster shims installed between the chassis frame and
fulcrum pins (Fig. 3A-6 and 7).
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATION
LWB
Caster angle
SWB
W CAUTION:
Left and right side to be equal within 30'
NOTE:
Difference of the caster shim front/rear thickness shall
be 3.6
mm (0.142 in) or less. Overall thickness of caster
shim and camber shim shall be 10.8 mm (0.425 in) or
less.

FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-1
SECTION 3C
FRONT SUSPENSION
'\f CAUTION:
When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were removed.
If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that application. If the correct
part
number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may be used.
Fasteners
that are not reused, and those requiring thread locking compound, will be called out. The correct
torque value must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above conditions are not
followed, parts or system damage could result.
Refer to section 3A in this manual for the wheel alignment procedure.
CONTENTS
General Description .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . 3C- 1
On-Vehicle Service .............................. 3C-3
Shock Absorber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3C-3
Stabilizer Bar . .. .. . .. .. ..

.. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . 3C- 4
Torsion Bar
.................................... 3C-5
Knuckle . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3C-7
Upper
Control Arm ........................... 3C-10
Lower Control Arm ........................... 3C-13
Upper Ball Joint ............................... 3C- 16
Lower
Ball Joint ............................... 3C-18
Main Data and Specifications.................. 3C-20
General
Specifications . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3C-
20
Torque Specifications ........................ 3C-21
Special Tools ..................................... 3C-22
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The front suspension is designed to allow each wheel
to compensate for changes in the road surface level
without greatly affecting the opposite wheel. Each
wheel is independently connected to the frame by a
steering
knuckle, ball joint assemblies, and upper and
lower control arms. The front wheels are held in
proper relationship to each other by two outer track
rods
which are connected to steering arms on the
knuckles and to a center track rod.
All models have a front suspension system consisting
of control arms, stabilizer bar, shock absorber and a
torsion bar. The front end of the torsion bar is
attached
to the lower control arm. The rear of the
torsion bar is mounted into a height control arm at the
crossmember. Vehicle trim height is controlled by
adjusting this arm.
Shock absorbers are
mounted between the brackets
on the
frame and the lower control arms. The lower
portion of each shock absorber is attached to the
lower control arm by a bolt and nut. The upper portion
of each shock absorber extends through a frame
bracket and is secured with two rubber bushings,
three retainers and a nut.
Ball joint assemblies are bolted to the outer end of the
upper and lower control arm and are attached to the
steering
knuckle by nuts and cotter pins.
The
inner ends of the upper control arm have pressed
in bushings.
Bolts, passing through the bushing,
attach the control arm to the frame. The inner ends of
the lower control arm are attached to the frame by
bolts passing through the bushings, which are
pressed in the frame.
Side
roll of the front suspension is controlled by a
spring steel stabilizer bar. It is mounted in rubber
bushings, which are held to the crossmember by
brackets. The ends of the stabilizer bar are connected
to the lower control arms by links.

TORSION BAR
Fig. 3C-4
E) REMOVAL
Preparation: • Raise the vehicle and support the
frame
with suitable safety stands.
1. Adjust bolt, end piece and seat (fig. 3C-5)
• Apply the setting marks to the adjust bolt and
end piece.
Setting mark
Fig. 3C-5
2. Height control arm (Fig. 3C-6)
• Apply the setting marks to the height control
arm and torsion bar.
3. Torsion bar (Fig. 3C-7)
• Apply the setting marks to the torsion bar and
lower control arm.
FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-5
Removal steps 1. Adjust bolt, end piece and seat
2. Height control arm
3. Torsion bar
Installation steps To install, follow the removal
steps in the reverse order.
Fig. 3C-6
Fig. 3C-7

3C-6 FRONT SUSPENSION
(L!] 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:
• Torsion bar
• Height control arm
• Adjust bolt
• Rubber seat
1•+1 INSTALLATION
3. Torsion bar
8 • Make sure the bars are on their correct
respective sides (Fig.
3C-8).
1-ool • Apply grease to the serrated portions.
• Align the setting marks (Fig. 3C-9).
Fig. 3C-8
Fig. 3C-9
2. Height control arm
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Apply grease to the portion that fits into the
bracket.
Align the setting marks (Fig. 3C-1 0).
Apply grease to the bolt portion of the end
piece.
r::=;] • Apply grease to the portion of the seat that fits
D into the bracket (Fig. 3C-11 ).
1-ool • Apply grease to the serrated portions.
Fig.
3C-10
Fig. 3C-11
1. Adjust bolt and seat (Fig. 3C-12)
• Turn the adjust bolt to the setting mark applied
during disassembly.
NOTE:
Adjust the trim height. Refer to "Front End Alignment"
in section 3A.
Setting mark
Fig. 3C-12
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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-7
KNUCKLE
2
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Removal steps 1. Torsion bar 6. Oil seal Installation steps 2.
Back plate 7. Thrust washer To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order. 3. Lower ball joint 8. Needle bearing
4. Upper
ball joint 9. Knuckle
5. Knuckle assembly
Fig. 3C-13
1••1 REMOVAL
Preparation: • Raise the vehicle and support the
frame
with suitable safety stands.
• Remove wheel and tire assembly.
Refer to
"Wheels and Tires" in
section
3E.
• Remove the brake caliper. Refer
to"Brakes" in section 5.
• Remove the hub assembly. Refer to
"Hub and Disk" in section 4C.
• Remove outer track rod from the
knuckle. Refer to
"Steering
Linkage" in section 3B3.
• Remove the speed sensor (If
equipped with antilock brake
system)
from the knuckle. 1.
Torsion bar
• Loosen
torsion bar by height control arm adjust
bolt.
• Refer to "Torsion bar" in this section.
2. Back plate
3. Lower ball joint (Fig. 3C-14)
1®.1 Remover: J-291 07
'\f7 CAUTION:
'(! Be careful not to break the ball joint boot.
4. Upper ball joint (Fig. 3C-15)
1®.1 Remover: J-36831
'\f7 CAUTION:
'(! Be careful not to break the ball joint boot.
5. Knuckle assembly

I••IINSTALLATION
9. Knuckle
8. Needle bearing (Fig. 3C-17)
• Before installation, apply appropriate amount
of multipurpose type grease to the new
bearing (Approx. 5 g).
1®.1 Installer: J-36838 and J-8092
Fig. 3C-17
7. Washer
• Apply multipurpose type grease to the thrust
washer, and install it with chamfered side
facing
knuckle.
6. Oil seal
• Use a new oil seal, and apply multipurpose
type grease to the area surrounded by the lip
(approx. 2 g).
• After 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 (Fig. 3C-18).
Installer:
J-36837 and J-8092
Fig. 3C-18
FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-9
5. Knuckle assembly
4. Upper ball joint
• Tighten the nut to the specified torque, with
just enough additional torque to align cotter
pin holes. Install new cotter pin.
~~~ Torque N·m (lb·ftl I 98 (72)
3. Lower ball joint
• Tighten the nut to the specified torque, with
just enough additional torque to align cotter
pin holes. Install new cotter pin.
~~~ Torque N·m (lb·ftl I 147 (108)
2. Back plate
1. Torsion bar
• Refer to "Torsion bar" in this section.
NOTE:
Adjust the trim height. Refer to "Front End Alignment"
in section 3A.

I••IINSTALLATION
14. Bushing, rear (Fig. 3C-33)
l®.llnstaller: J-36834
Fig. 3C-33
13.
Bushing, front (Fig. 3C-34)
l®llnstaller: J-36833
___ ..,._. Rear
Fig. 3C-34
12.
Bolt, lower ball joint
11. Bolt, torsion bar arm
10. Lower control arm
9. Bolt, rear
8. Bolt, front
7. Lower ball joint
~~~ Torque N-m (lb·ft) I
6. Shock absorber
~~~ Torque N-m (lb·ft) I
Rear side
Front side
103 (76)
82 (61)
FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-15
5. Stabilizer link
~~~ Torque N·m (lb·ft) I
4. Torsion bar arm bracket
~~~ Torque N-m (lb.ft) I
3. Torsion bar
50 (37)
116 (85)
• Refer to "Torsion bar" in this section.
2. Nut and washer, rear
• Tighten lower link nut finger-tight.
NOTE:
Torque lower control arm nut after adjusting buffer
clearance (Fig. 3C-35).
UFI Buffer clearance (T) mm (in) I 20 (0.79)
~~~ Torque N-m(lb·ft)l 196(145)
1. Nut and washer, front
• Tighten lower link nut finger-tight.
NOTE:
Torque lower control arm nut after adjusting buffer
clearance (Fig. 3C-35).
UFI Buffer clearance (T) mm (in) I 20 (0.79)
~~~ Torque N-m (lb·ft) I 157 (116)
Fig. 3C-35
NOTE:
Adjustthetrim height. Refer to "Front End Alignment"
in section 3A.

30-4 REAR SUSPENSION
I••IINSTALLATION
5. Coil spring
• Make surethatthecoil spring is installed in the
proper position (Fig. 30-3).
1~41 • Fit the end of the coil spring to the coil spring
seat and
mount the coil spring on the rear axle
case (Fig. 30-4).
UP
t
Paint
SWB LWB
Fig. 30-3
Fig. 30-4
4. Insulator
• 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
(Fig.
30-5).
Fig. 30-5
3. Shock absorber
• Tighten the nut lightly, and retighten 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 N·m (lb.ft) I 78 (58)
2. Stabilizer bar
~~~ Torque N·m (lb·ft) I 50 (37)
1. Parking brake cable bracket
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