Proper Ride Height Adjustment (IB00-06-S002)

Publication date: 1970-01-01
Reference number: IB00-06-S002

PROPER RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): IB00-06-S002, Date of Issue: JUNE, 2000

ISUZU:	All 1998 through 2000 Model Year Amigo, Rodeo, Trooper, VehiCROSS
AFFECTED VEHICLES:	All 1998 through 2000 Model Year Amigo, Rodeo, Trooper and VehiCROSS.

Affected Vehicles

All 1998 through 2000 Model Year Amigo, Rodeo, Trooper and VehiCROSS.

Service Information

The following information can be used in conjunction with the current workshop manual or used separate for determining correct ride height. The procedure outlined below, using some simple items (that are available at your local hardware store) can aid you in a simpler method in determining the correct ride height. The following items are needed in this procedure:

A 15-centimeter steel pocket ruler.
Kite string. About three feet in length.
Line level
"Crossmark" on a nut with magnet
NOTE: Please make reference to Fig 3 and Fig 4 , for set up guidelines.
Glue the magnet (which can be acquired at your local hardware store) to the outside of the crosshair nut (P/N 8-97141-154-0).
Paint a "crossmark" on the center of the nut/magnet for reference.

Fig 1: Identifying Nut, Magnet & Crossmark

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Control Arm Bolt
To properly set vehicle height, perform the following procedures and refer to Fig 1 and Fig 2 above:
- Place the vehicle on level ground or the Alignment Rack.
- Make certain the vehicle has the correct tire pressure.
- Install the "crossmarked" nut onto the Lower Control Arm Bolt spinning the bolt on at least three turns.
- Align the "crossmark" in a perfect horizontal position.
- Place the steel ruler on the crosshair mark.
- Tie the string to the lower ball joint nut and pull the string to the ruler until the bubble is centered in the sting level.

Read the measurement on the ruler.

Fig 3: Measuring Ride Height (1 Of 2)

Fig 4: Measuring Ride Height (2 Of 2)

Once the Line Level is centered, take your reading on the ruler. The correct vehicle specifications for the Amigo, Rodeo, and Trooper are as follows:

Rodeo/Amigo: 119 + 5 mm
Trooper: 129 + 5 mm
VehiCROSS: 119 + 5 mm

Adjust the vehicle height as outlined in the Workshop Manual. Performing the correct vehicle height inspection can often correct alignment and suspension concerns (i.e., drift, pull, and vehicle lean). Making this procedure part of the regular alignment inspection may lead to an improved vehicle handling, ride quality, and greater customer satisfaction.