2004 ISUZU TF SERIES Workshop Manual

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual REAR SUSPENSION  3D-5 
LEAF SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER 
LEAF SPRING AND ASSOCIATED PARTS 
 
460R300001 
 
Legend 
  1. Parking Brake Cable Bracket 
  2. Nut and Washer 
  3. Nut and Washer 
  4. Shock

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual 3D-6  REAR SUSPENSION 
 F03L100003 
 
 Removal 
  Jack up the rear axle and place chassis stands under the
frame near the front end of the rear spring brackets. 
Note: 
 Be careful not to stretch th

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual REAR SUSPENSION  3D-7 
INSPECTION AND REPAIR 
Make correction or parts replacement if wear, damage or their abnormal conditions are found through inspection. 
 
 
 
 
 
 Visual Check 
Inspect the foll

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual 3D-8  REAR SUSPENSION 
  
 Installation 
1.  Install the bump rubber (15) and bolt and tighten it to the 
specified torque. 
Torque Nm (kgm/lbft)
42 (4.3/31) 
2.  Install the leaf spring (14). 


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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual REAR SUSPENSION  3D-9 
 
LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY 
 
 F03L100004 
 
 Disassembly 
1.  Remove the bushing using a bench press and a suitable
metal fitting. 
 
  
 
 RTW430SH000101 
 
2. Apply a setting mar

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual 3D-10  REAR SUSPENSION 
  Reassembly 
1. Apply grease to both faces of each leaf spring at
reassembly. 
2. Set the leaf springs aligning the setting mark before 
disassemble. 
 
 F03L100006 
 
3.  Ass

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual REAR SUSPENSION  3D-11 
TROUBLESHOOTING 
1.  BODY INCLINATION 
 
Checkpoint  Trouble Cause  Countermeasure 
 
ReplaceBushings worn or
disintegrated NG
Mounting brackets
Shock absorbers
ReplaceDefectiv

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ISUZU TF SERIES 2004  Workshop Manual 3D-12  REAR SUSPENSION 
2.  REDUCTION GROUND CLEARANCE 
 
Checkpoint  Trouble Cause  Countermeasure 
 
Bushings
Leaf springs
Regrease
Replace
Retighten
Replace
Poorly lubricated
Deteriorated or disint