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Lower Control Arm: Installation

  1. Install rear bushing by using installer J-36834.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Bushing
    G02800186Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  2. Install front bushing by using installer J-36833.
    Fig 2: Installing Front Bushing
    G02800187Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  3. Install lower ball joint bolt.
  4. Install torsion bar arm bolt.
  5. Install lower control arm.
  6. Install rear bolt.
  7. Install front bolt.
  8. Install lower ball joint and tighten it to the specified torque.

    Torque:  103 N.m (76 lb ft)

  9. Install shock absorber and tighten it to the specified torque.

    Torque:  82 N.m (61 lb ft)

  10. Install stabilizer link and tighten it to the specified torque.

    Torque:  50 N.m (37 lb ft)

  11. Install torsion bar arm bracket and tighten it to the specified torque.

    Torque:  116 N.m (85 lb ft)

  12. Install Torsion bar. Refer to Torsion Bar  .
  13. Install rear nut and washer and tighten lower link nut finger- tight.
    NOTE: Torque lower control arm nut after adjusting buffer clearance.
    • Buffer clearance:  20 mm (0.79 in)
    • Torque:  196 N.m (145 lb ft)
    Fig 3: Measuring Buffer Clearance
    G02800188Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  14. Install front nut and washer then tighten lower link nut finger-tight.
    NOTE: Torque lower control arm nut after adjusting buffer clearance.
    • Buffer clearance:  20 mm (0.79 in)
    • Torque:  157 N.m (116 lb ft)
    NOTE: Adjust the trim height. Refer to TRIM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT .
Fig 4: Measuring Buffer Clearance
G02800189Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
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