Front Suspension - Isuzu 2000 Trooper Workshop Manual

2. Apply multipurpose type grease to the thrust washer,
and install washer with chamfered side facing
knuckle.
3. Use a new oil seal, and apply multipurpose type
grease to the area surrounded by the lip (approx. 2 g).
Then use installer J–41468 and J–8092 to install oil
seal. 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.
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 (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 (108 lb ft)
7. Install back plate.
8. Install wheel speed sensor.
9. Install torsion bar, refer to Torsion Bar Replacement in
this section.
NOTE: Adjust the trim height. Refer to Front End
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Steering
section.
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