1997 Isuzu Rodeo Service and Repair Manual

The 1997 Rodeo was the last of the first generation, a four-door SUV sold in S and LS trims with a 2.6L SOHC four-cylinder or the 3.2L SOHC V6. It shares its OBD-II engine management with the 1996 model, and year-exact information helps confirm parts and specifications before you order components. This service and repair manual covers the 1997 Rodeo with procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams, diagnostics and maintenance schedules for both engines, both trims and the two-wheel and four-wheel drive versions.

Engines covered

• 2.6L inline-four — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.2L V6 — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• LS
• S

Known issues on the 1997 Rodeo. One recall is on federal record: aftermarket AJ Motorsport replacement combination lamps lacking amber side reflectors (06E065000). NHTSA also holds 123 owner complaints, most often citing body structure, engine and cooling and wheels. This manual's procedures, specifications and diagrams support inspection and repair of every system named above.