Isuzu Amigo / Axiom / Trooper / Rodeo / VehiCross. Manual — part 571
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM
2A–13
Steering Wheel Free Play Adjustment
Inspection
430RS015
1. With the tires in the straight-ahead position, check the
amount of steering wheel play by turning the wheel in
both directions until the tires begin to move.
NOTE: The wheel free play should be checked with the
engine running.
Free play: 0 – 30 mm (0 – 1.18 in)
2. Also check the steering wheel for play and looseness
in the mount by moving it back and forth and
sideways. When test driving, check for hard steering,
steering shimmy and tendency to pull to one side.
Adjustment
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1. Align the front wheels properly in the straight ahead
position.
2. Loosen the lock nut on the adjusting screw of the
steering gear.
3. Turn the adjust screw clockwise to decrease free play
or counter-clockwise to increase.
4. After check of specified free play, tighten the lock nut
to specified torque.
Torque: 41 N·m (30 lb ft)
Front End Alignment Inspection and
Adjustment
General Description
“Front End Alignment” refers to the angular relationship
between the front wheels, the front suspension attaching
parts and the ground.
Proper front end alignment must be maintained in order to
insure efficient steering, good directional stability and to
prevent abnormal tire wear.
The most important factors of front end alignment are
wheel toe-in, wheel camber and axle caster.
Camber:
This illustration is viewed from the front of the vehicle.
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Camber is the vertical tilting inward or outward of the front
wheels. When the wheels tilt outward at the top, the
camber is positive (+). When the wheels tilt inward at the
top, the camber is negative (–). The amount of tilt
measured in degrees from the vertical is called the
camber angle (1). If camber is extreme or unequal
between the wheels, improper steering and excessive tire
wear will result. Negative camber causes wear on the
inside of the tire, while positive camber causes wear to the
outside.
2A–14
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM
Caster:
This illustration is viewed from the side of the vehicle.
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Caster(1) is the vertical tilting of the wheel axis either
forward or backward (when viewed from the side of the
vehicle). A backward tilt is positive(+) and a forward tilt is
negative (–). On the short and long arm type suspension
you cannot see a caster angle without a special
instrument, but if you look straight down from the top of
the upper control arm to the ground, the ball joints do not
line up (fore and aft) when a caster angle other than 0
degree is present. With a positive angle, the lower ball
joint would be slightly ahead (toward the front of the
vehicle) of the upper ball joint center line.
Toe-in:
This illustration is viewed from the top of the vehicle.
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Toe-in is the measured amount the front wheels are
turned in. The actual amount of toe-in is normally a
fraction of a degree. Toe-in is measured from the center
of the tire treads or from the inside of the tires. The
purpose of toe-in is to insure parallel rolling of the front
wheels and to offset any small deflections of the wheel
support system which occurs when the vehicle is rolling
forward. Incorrect toe-in results in excessive toe-in and
unstable steering. Toe-in is the last alignment to be set in
the front end alignment procedure.
Inspection
Before making any adjustments affecting caster, camber
or toe-in, the following front end inspection should be
made.
1. Inspect the tires for proper inflation pressure. Refer to
Main Data and Specifications in Wheel and Tire
System section.
2. Make sure that the vehicle is unladen condition (With
no passenger or loading).
3. Make sure that the spare tire is installed at the normal
position.
4. Inspect the front wheel bearings for proper
adjustment. Refer to Front Hub and Disc Overhaul in
Suspension section.
5. Inspect the ball joints, tie rod ends and relay rods. If
excessive looseness is noted, correct before
adjusting. Refer to Steering Linkage in this section.
6. Inspect the wheels and tires for run-out. Refer to
Wheel Replacement in Wheel and Tire System
section.
7. Inspect the trim height. If not within specifications,
the correction must be made before adjusting caster.
8. Inspect the steering gear for looseness at the frame.
9. Inspect the shock absorbers for leaks or any
noticeable noise. Refer to Shock Absorber
Replacement in Suspension section.
10. Inspect the control arms or stabilizer bar attachment
for looseness. Refer to Suspension section.
11. Inspect the front end alignment using alignment
equipment. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
12. Park the vehicle must be on a level surface.
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM
2A–15
Trim Height Adjustment
Adjust the trim height(1) by means of the adjusting bolt on
the height control arms.
CAUTION: When adjusting front end alignment, be
sure to begin with trim height first, as it may change
other adjusted alignments.
450RS003
410RS001
1. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressures.
2. Park the vehicle on a level ground and move the front
of the vehicle up and down several times to settle the
suspension.
3. Make necessary adjustment with the adjusting bolt on
the height control arms.
Trim height: 129 mm (5.08 in)
Caster Adjustment
The caster angle can be adjusted by means of the caster
shims(1) installed between the chassis frame(2) and
fulcrum pins.
Caster angle: 2
°
10’
±
45’
CAUTION: Left and right side must be equal within
30’.
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450RS002
NOTE: Difference of the caster shim front/rear thickness
should be 3.6 mm (0.142 in) or less. Overall thickness of
caster shim and camber shim should be 10.8 mm
(0.425 in) or less.
Tighten the fulcrum pin bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 152 N·m (112 lb ft)
2A–16
POWER ASSISTED SYSTEM
Camber Adjustment
The camber angle can be adjusted by means of the
camber shims(2) installed in position between the chassis
frame(1) and fulcrum pins
Camber angle: 0
°
±
30’
King pin inclination: 12
°
30’
±
30’
CAUTION: Left and right side must be equal within
30’.
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NOTE: Overall thickness of caster shim and camber
shim should be 10.8 mm (0.425 in) or less.
Tighten the fulcrum pin bolt to the specified torque.
Torque: 152 N·m (112 lb ft)
Position of shims
Front side
Rear side
Camber angle
Caster angle
When added
When removed
Decreases
Decreases
When removed
When added
Increases
Increases
Caster shim
—
When removed
Unchanged
Decreases
—
When added
Unchanged
Increases
When added
Decreases
Unchanged
Camber shim
When removed
Increases
Unchanged
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