Amigo, Rodeo (Passport), Trooper (SLX) & VehiCROSS
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 19 other vehicles, including the 2001 Isuzu VehiCROSS, 2001 Isuzu Trooper, 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport, 2001 Isuzu Rodeo, and 2001 Honda Passport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check upper and lower ball joints for boot damage and grease leaks. With ball joints disconnected from steering knuckle, install nut on ball joint stud. Move stud side to side several times.
- Using an INCH-lb. torque wrench, check starting torque required to rotate ball joint stud. See BALL JOINT STARTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS table. Replace ball joint(s) if starting torque exceeds specification.
BALL JOINT STARTING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Upper Ball Joint INCH Lbs. (N.m) | Lower Ball Joint INCH Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|---|
| Amigo, Rodeo & Trooper | 4-28 (.5-3.2) | 4-57 (.5-6.4) |