Isuzu Trooper (2000 year). Manual — part 52

2A–38

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM

Installation

1. Install inner rod end and align the setting marks

applied during disassembly.

2. Tighten the inner lock nut to specified torque.

Torque: 118 N·m (87 lb ft)

NOTE: For either outer rod, the screw on the right side of
the vehicle is threaded counterclockwise.

3. Install outer rod end assembly and align the setting

marks applied during disassembly.

4. Tighten the outer lock nut to specified torque.

Torque: 118 N·m (87 lb ft)

5. Install knuckle arm nut and cotter pin then 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 center track rod and nut and cotter pin then

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)

NOTE: If replacing the track rod, adjust the new track rod
length.

Rod length: 328.3 mm (12.93 in)

433RS016

NOTE: Adjust the toe-in. Refer to Front End Alignment
Inspection and Adjustment in this section.

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM

2A–39

Relay Lever

Relay Lever and Associated Parts

433RS017

Legend

(1) Bolt and Nut
(2) Relay Lever and Bracket
(3) Bracket

(4) Relay Lever
(5) Nut and Washer
(6) Nut and Cotter Pin

Removal

1. Raise the vehicle and support the frame with suitable

safety stands.

2. Remove nut and cotter pin then use remover J–36831

to disconnect relay lever at the center track rod.

433RS011

2A–40

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM

3. Remove stabilizer bar bolt and nut and push the

stabilizer bar aside, then remove the relay lever bolts
and nuts.

433RS018

4. Remove relay lever and bracket.
5. Remove relay lever nut and washer.
6. Remove relay lever, use remover J–22912–01 to

remove relay lever from the bracket.

433RS019

7. Remove bracket.

Installation

1. Install bracket.
2. Install relay lever.
3. Install nut and washer and tighten the nut to the

specified torque.

Torque: 118 N·m (87 lb ft)

4. Install relay lever and bracket.
5. Install bolt and nut and tighten it to the specified

torque.

Torque: 44 N·m (33 lb ft)

6. Install nut and cotter pin and tighten the nut to the

specified torque, with just enough additional torque to
align cotter pin holes. Install new cotter pin.

Torque: 59 N·m (43 lb ft)

POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM

2A–41

Steering Linkage and Associated Parts

Main Data and Specifications

Torque Specifications

E03RS004