2002 ISUZU AXIOM wheel

3C±4FRONT SUSPENSION
Condition CorrectionPossible cause
Abnormal NoiseWorn, sticky or loose upper or lower
ball joint, steering linkage ball joints
or drive axle joints.Replace.
Faulty shock absorbers.Replace.
Worn upper or lower control arm
bushing.Replace.
Loose stabilizer bar.Retighten bolts or replace bushings.
Loose wheel nuts.Tighten nuts. Check for elongated
wheel nut holes. Replace wheel if
required.
Loose suspension bolts or nuts.Retighten suspension bolts or nuts.
Broken or otherwise damaged wheel
bearings.Replace wheel bearing.
Broken suspension springs. Replace spring.
Loose steering unit. Retighten mounting bolt.
Faulty steering unit.Replace steering unit.
Wandering or Poor Steering StabilityMismatched or unevenly worn tires.Replace tire or inflate tires to proper
pressure.
Loose steering linkage ball joints.Replace ball joints.
Faulty shock absorbers.Replace shock absorber.
Loose stabilizer bar.Tighten or replace stabilizer bar or
bushings.
Broken or sagging springs.Replace spring (pairs).
Improper wheel alignment.Adjust wheel alignment.
Erratic Steering When BrakingWorn wheel bearings.Replace wheel bearings.
Broken or sagging springs.Replace spring (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.

FRONT SUSPENSION3C±5
Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber and Associated Parts
450R200001
Legend
(1) Nut
(2) Rubber Bushing and Washer
(3) Bolt and Nut
(4) Shock Absorber(5) Rubber Bushing and Washer
(6) Actuator Bracket
(7) Actuator
(8) Screw
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable safety
stands.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Wheel
Replacement in this section.
3. Remove bolt and nut.
4. Remove ISC Actuator and Bracket. Refer to
Intelligent Suspension.
5. Remove nut.
6. Remove rubber bushing and washer.
7. Remove shock absorber.
8. Remove rubber bushing and washer.
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
Installation
1. Install rubber bushing and washer.
2. Install shock absorber.
3. Install rubber bushing and washer.
4. Install nut, then tighten it to the specified torque.
Torque: 20 N´m (14 lb ft)
5. Install ISC Actuator and Bracket. Refer to
Intelligent
Suspension.
6. Install bolt and nut, then tighten to the specified
torque.
Torque: 93 N´m (69 lb ft)

3C±6FRONT SUSPENSION
Stabilizer Bar
Stabilizer Bar and Associated Parts
410R200001
Legend
(1) Rubber Bushing
(2) Bracket and Bolt
(3) Link(4) Nut
(5) Stabilizer Bar
(6) Washer
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable
safety stands.
2. Remove the stone guard.
3. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Wheel
Replacement in this section.
4. Remove nut.
CAUTION: Be careful not to break the ball joint boot.
5. Remove link.
6. Remove bracket.
7. Remove stabilizer bar.
8. Remove rubber bushing.
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 :

Stabilizer bar

Rubber bushing

Link ball joint
Installation
1. Install rubber bushing.
2. Install stabilizer bar.
3. Install bracket, then tighten it to the specified torque.
Torque: 25 N´m (18 lb ft)
4. Install link and Washer.
5. Install nut, then tighten it to the specified torque.
Torque: 50 N´m (37 lb ft)

3C±10FRONT SUSPENSION
Knuckle
Knuckle and Associated Parts
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Legend
(1) Torsion Bar
(2) Lower Ball Joint, Nut and Cotter Pin
(3) Back Plate
(4) Knuckle Assembly
(5) Knuckle(6) Needle Bearing (4WD MODEL)
(7) Thrust Washer (4WD MODEL)
(8) Oil Seal (4WD MODEL)
(9) Upper Ball Joint, Nut and Cotter Pin
(10) Wheel Speed Sensor
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable
safety stands.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Wheel in
this section.
3. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Disc Brakes in
Brake section.
4. Remove the hub assembly. Refer to Front Hub and
Disk in this section.
5. Remove tie±rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Power
Steering Unit in Steering section.
6. Remove the speed sensor from the knuckle.
7. Loosen torsion bar by height control arm adjust bolt,
then remove torsion bar. Refer to
Torsion Bar in this
section.
8. Remove wheel speed sensor.

3C±12FRONT SUSPENSION
2. Apply multipurpose type grease to the thrust washer,
and install washer with chamfered side facing knuckle
(Except 2WD model).
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±36837 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 (Except
2WD model).
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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 in this section.
NOTE: A d j u s t t h e t r i m h e ight. Refer to Front End
Alignment Inspection and Adjustment in Steering.

FRONT SUSPENSION3C±13
Upper Control Arm
Upper Control Arm and Associated Parts
450R200004
Legend
(1) Bolt and Plate
(2) Camber Shims
(3) Caster Shims
(4) Nut Assembly
(5) Upper Control Arm Assembly
(6) Fulcrum Pin(7) Bushing
(8) Plate
(9) Nut
(10) Speed Sensor Cable
(11) Nut and Cotter Pin
(12) Upper Ball Joint
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable
safety stands.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Wheel in
this section.
3. Remove the brake caliper and disconnect brake pipe.
Refer to
Disc Brakes in Brake section.
4. Support lower control arm with a jack.
5. Remove speed sensor cable.
6. Remove nut and cotter pin then use remover
J±36831.

3C±16FRONT SUSPENSION
Lower Control Arm
Lower Control Arm and Associated Parts
450R200003
Legend
(1) Nut, Front
(2) Bush, Front
(3) Bolt, Front
(4) Nut, Rear
(5) Bush, Rear
(6) Bolt, Rear
(7) Bolt, Lower Ball Joint(8) Bolt, Torsion Bar Arm
(9) Torsion Bar Arm Bracket and Nut
(10) Torsion Bar
(11) Lower Control Arm
(12) Lower Ball Joint and Nut
(13) Shock Absorber
(14) Stabilizer Link
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable
safety stands.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Wheel in
this section.
3. Remove the tie-rod end from the knuckle. Refer to
Power Steering Unit in Steering section.
4. Remove the retaining ring from the front axle driving
shaft to release the shaft from hub(Except 2WD
model). Refer to
Front Hub and Disc in Driveline/Axle
section.
5. Support lower control arm with a jack.

FRONT SUSPENSION3C±21
Lower Ball Joint
Lower Ball Joint and Associated Parts
450RW011
Legend
(1) Bolt
(2) Lower Ball Joint(3) Nut
(4) Nut and Cotter Pin
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable
safety stands.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to
Wheel in
this section.
3. Remove the tie-rod end from the knuckle. Refer to
Power Steering Unit in Steering section.
4. Remove the retaining ring from the front axle driving
shaft to release the shaft from hub(Except 2WD
model). Refer to
Front Hub and Disc in Driveline/Axle
section.
5. Support lower control arm with a jack.
6. Remove lower ball joint nut and cotter pin, then use
remover J±29107 to remove the lower ball joint from
the knuckle.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the ball joint
boot.
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