Inspection And Repair; Installation - Isuzu 1999 RODEO Workshop Manual

REAR SUSPENSION
3D–6

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:
f Coil spring
f 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.
2. Fit the end of the coil spring to the coil spring seat and
mount the coil spring on the rear axle case.
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.
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.
Torque: 31 N·m (23 lb ft)
6. Install upper link with rubber plate and tighten fixing
460RW001
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.
460RW004
460RW013