This comprehensive service repair manual provides detailed instructions and step-by-step diagrams for all repair procedures for your 1998-2004 Isuzu Rodeo Sport. Covering everything from basic maintenance to engine rebuilds, this manual is your essential guide to keeping your vehicle running smoothly.

You'll find in-depth information on a wide range of topics, including:

* **General Information:** Understanding your Rodeo Sport's specifications, safety precautions, and basic maintenance schedules.
* **Lubrication:** Proper lubrication procedures for all vital components, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
* **Inspection and Adjustment:** Thorough guidelines for inspecting and adjusting key components, ensuring your vehicle is running safely and efficiently.
* **Fuel System:** Detailed instructions for diagnosing and repairing issues related to the fuel system, from injectors to fuel lines.
* **Engine Removal/Installation:** Comprehensive instructions on how to remove and reinstall your engine safely and efficiently, including detailed diagrams and torque specifications.
* **Cylinder Head/Valve:** Detailed procedures for servicing and repairing the cylinder head and valve system, ensuring optimal engine performance and efficiency.
* **Cylinder/Piston:** Thorough guides for diagnosing and repairing issues related to the cylinder and piston system, including detailed diagrams and specifications.
* **Clutch:** Step-by-step instructions on how to diagnose, service, and replace your clutch system.
* **Gearshift Linkage:** Detailed information on inspecting, adjusting, and repairing your gearshift linkage, ensuring smooth and precise gear changes.
* **Sub transmission:** Comprehensive information on diagnosing and repairing issues related to the sub transmission, including detailed diagrams and specifications.
* **Crankcase:** In-depth information on inspecting, cleaning, and repairing your crankcase, ensuring proper lubrication and engine health.
* **Transmission:** Step-by-step procedures for diagnosing, servicing, and repairing your transmission system.
* **Crankshaft/Primary shaft:** Thorough guides for inspecting, adjusting, and repairing your crankshaft and primary shaft, ensuring optimal engine performance and longevity.
* **Front Wheel/Suspension:** Detailed instructions for inspecting, adjusting, and repairing your front wheel and suspension system, ensuring a safe and comfortable ride.
* **Rear Wheel/Suspension:** Comprehensive information on diagnosing and repairing issues related to the rear wheel and suspension system.
* **Hydraulic Brake:** Step-by-step instructions on how to diagnose, service, and repair your hydraulic brake system, ensuring safe and reliable stopping power.
* **Battery/Charging System:** Detailed information on inspecting, testing, and repairing your battery and charging system, ensuring reliable power for your vehicle.
* **Ignition System:** Thorough guidelines for diagnosing and repairing issues related to your ignition system, ensuring smooth and efficient engine starting.
* **Electric Starter:** Step-by-step instructions on how to diagnose, service, and repair your electric starter system.
* **Switches:** Information on identifying, testing, and replacing various electrical switches in your vehicle.
* **Technical Features:** Detailed explanations of your Rodeo Sport's technical features, helping you understand how your vehicle works.
* **Troubleshooting:** Comprehensive troubleshooting guides for a wide range of issues, helping you identify and resolve problems effectively.

This manual provides all the information you need to maintain, repair, or rebuild your Isuzu Rodeo Sport.

The Isuzu Rodeo Sport, produced from 1998 to 2004, was a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) that embodied Isuzu's reputation for ruggedness and reliability. It was known for its capable off-road prowess, thanks to its durable ladder frame chassis, solid axles, and available 4WD system. The Rodeo Sport shared its platform with the Chevrolet S-10 Blazer and GMC Sonoma, but sported its own unique styling, featuring a distinctive grille, rounded headlights, and a more angular overall design. The interior offered a practical and comfortable cabin, with seating for five passengers and a spacious cargo area. Powertrain options included a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine or a 3.2-liter V6 engine, paired with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.

The Isuzu Rodeo Sport was a popular choice for drivers who desired a blend of off-road capability and practicality. Its robust construction, combined with its relatively compact dimensions, made it well-suited for navigating tight spaces and tackling challenging terrain. Despite its focus on durability, the Rodeo Sport also offered a surprisingly comfortable ride, thanks to its independent front suspension and coil springs. The vehicle's standard safety features included dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS), and a driver's-side seatbelt pretensioner. With its blend of functionality, dependability, and rugged charm, the Isuzu Rodeo Sport carved out a unique niche in the SUV market, leaving a lasting impression on enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike.