2007 ISUZU KB P190 ABS

3C-2 FRONT SUSPENSION
MAIN DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS
4×
××
×
2 (Except High Ride Suspension) Model
Front suspension Type Independent wishbone arms, coil spring
with stabilizer bar.
Coil spring Spring Rate 9.62 kg/mm (94.3 N/mm)
Type Gas-sealed, twin tube
Stroke 116.5 mm (4.59 in)
Compressed length 284.0 mm (11.18 in)
Front shock absorber
Extended length 400.5 mm (15.77 in)
Stabilizer bar Diameter 25.0 mm (0.98 in)

4×
××
×
2 (High Ride Suspension) Model
Front suspension Type Independent wishbone arms, torsion bar spring
with stabilizer bar.
Length 1,142 mm (44.96 in) Torsion bar spring
Diameter 29.0 mm (1.14 in)
Type Gas-sealed, twin tube
Stroke 121.0 mm (4.76 in)
Compressed length 257.0 mm (10.12 in)
Front shock absorber
Extended length 378.0 mm (14.88 in)
Stabilizer bar Diameter 26.0 mm (1.02 in)

4×
××
×
4 Model
Front suspension Type Independent wishbone arms, torsion bar spring
with stabilizer bar.
Length 1,142 mm (44.96 in) Torsion bar spring
Diameter 29.0 mm (1.14 in)
Type Gas-sealed, twin tube
Stroke 121.0 mm (4.76 in)
Compressed length 257.0 mm (10.12 in)
Front shock absorber
Extended length 378.0 mm (14.88 in)
Stabilizer bar Diameter 26.0 mm (1.02 in)


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SECTION 3C
FRONT SUSPENSION
(4 ×
××
×
2 Except High Ride Suspension)
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Service Precaution ............................................. 3C-8
Shock Absorber .................................................. 3C-9 Shock Absorber and Associated Parts............ 3C-9
Removal .......................................................... 3C-10
Installation ....................................................... 3C-11
Shock Absorber with Coil Spring..................... 3C-13
Stabilizer Bar ...................................................... 3C-16 Stabilizer Bar and Associated Parts ................ 3C-16
Removal .......................................................... 3C-16
Inspection and Repair ..................................... 3C-17
Installation ....................................................... 3C-17
Knuckle............................................................... 3C-18 Knuckle and Associated Parts ........................ 3C-18
Removal .......................................................... 3C-18
Inspection and Repair ..................................... 3C-19
Installation ....................................................... 3C-19
Upper Control Arm ............................................. 3C-20 Upper Control Arm and Associated Parts ....... 3C-20
Removal .......................................................... 3C-20
Inspection and Repair ..................................... 3C-21
Installation ....................................................... 3C-21

Lower Control Arm ............................................. 3C-22
Lower Control Arm and Associated Parts ....... 3C-22
Removal .......................................................... 3C-22
Inspection and Repair ..................................... 3C-23
Installation ....................................................... 3C-23
Upper Ball Joint .................................................. 3C-24 Upper Ball Joint and Associated Parts ............ 3C-24
Removal .......................................................... 3C-24
Inspection and Repair ..................................... 3C-25
Installation ....................................................... 3C-25
Lower Ball Joint .................................................. 3C-26 Lower Ball Joint and Associated Parts ............ 3C-26
Removal .......................................................... 3C-26
Inspection and Repair ..................................... 3C-27
Installation ....................................................... 3C-27
Bump Rubber ..................................................... 3C-28 Bump Rubber Joint and Associated Parts ...... 3C-28
Removal .......................................................... 3C-28
Inspection and Repair ..................................... 3C-28
Installation ....................................................... 3C-28
Special Tools................................................... 3C-29


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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-9
Shock Absorber
Shock Absorber and Associated Parts



RTW 440LF001201

Legend
(1) Shock Absorber ASM with coil
(2) Shock Absorber Nut
(3) Lower Control Arm Nut
(4) Shock Absorber Nut

(5) Lower Ball Joint Nut and Cotter Pin
(6) Link Nut
(7) Shock Absorber Bolt
(8) Cam bolt



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3C-10 FRONT SUSPENSION
Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support it with suitable
safety stands.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to W heel Replacement in this section.
3. Remove link nut.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the ball joint
boot.
4. Support lower control arm with a jack.
5. Remove the shock absorber bolt and nut.
6. Remove lower ball joint nut and cotter pin, then use remover 5-8840-2017-0 to remove the lowe
r
ball joint from the knuckle.

P1010003
7. Apply the setting marks to the front and rear cam
bolt and crossmember, then loosen nut, and cam
bolt.
8. Remove the shock absorber nut.
9. Remove the shock absorber asm.



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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-11
Installation
1. Install shock absorber.

RTW 340MF000801
NOTE: Paint mark to be on outer side after assembly to
vehicle.
2. Install shock absorber nut, then tighten it to the specified torque.
Torque: 55 N ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m (5.6 kgf ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m/41lb ⋅ft)
3. Install shock absorber bolt and nut, and then tighten to the specified torque.
Buffer clearance: 25.9 mm (1.02 in)
Torque: 137 N ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m (14.0 kgf ⋅
⋅⋅
⋅
m/101 lb ⋅ft)

NOTE: Apply oil to the thread.
NOTE: Tighten the bolt and nut with the parts in the
position shown in the illustration below.

















RTW 53ASH000201

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FRONT SUSPENSION 3C-13
Shock Absorber with Coil Spring

RTW 340LF002101

Legend
1. Nut
2. W asher
3. Bushing; Rubber
4. Mounting Bracket
5. Coil Spring


6. Bushing; Rubber
7. W asher
8. Shock Absorber ASM



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3C-14 FRONT SUSPENSION
Disassembly

RTW 73CMH000101


1. Install the shock absorber assembly on the strut spring
compressor (5-8840-2842-0).
For the details of the actual operation, follow the steps the
strut spring compressor manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Remove the nut with spring in place.
CAUTION:
Take care not to apply excessive force to the nut during
removal.



CAUTION:
The shock absorbers have been charged with gas at the
factory. Exposure to high temperatures or an open flame
can result in a dangerous explosion.
Keep the shock absorbers away from high temperatures
and open flames.



INSPECTION AND REPAIR
Make all necessary adjustments, repairs, and part replacements if wear, damage, or other problems are discovered
during inspections.



Visual Check
Inspect the following parts for wear, damage or other abnormal
conditions.
• Shock absorber
• Rubber bushing
• Coil spring


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3C-22 FRONT SUSPENSION
Lower Control Arm
Lower Control Arm and Associated Parts
RTW 340LF002301
Legend
(1) Cam bolt
(2) Bush
(3) Cam plate
(4) Lower Control Arm Nut
(5) Shock Absorber Nut

(6) Lower Ball Joint Bolt
(7) Lower Ball Joint
(8) Nut and cotter pin
(9) Lower Ball Joint Nut
(10) Link Nut
(11) Shock Absorber Bolt


Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable safety stands.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to W heel
in this section.
3. Remove the tie-rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Power Steering Unit in Steering section.

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