2000 Isuzu Trooper, Rodeo & Amigo Factory Workshop Manual

This 4,845-page OEM Isuzu workshop manual covers the 2000 Trooper (UX), Rodeo (UE), and Amigo (UA) in one PDF. It addresses 4x2 and 4x4 configurations with model-specific repair information, not generic service summaries. Engine coverage spans the 6VE1 3.5L DOHC V6, 6VD1 3.2L DOHC V6, and X22SE 2.2L DOHC four-cylinder. The depth and equipment requirements make it best suited to professional technicians and experienced owners who already have solid workshop fundamentals and access to scan, electrical, lifting, pressing, and R-134a service equipment.

• Covers engine removal and installation, compression diagnosis, timing-belt service, cylinder-head and camshaft work, valve-train inspection, piston and crankshaft repair, cylinder-block service, and final assembly specifications.
• Details 4L30-E automatic transmission road testing, stall and line-pressure tests, shift and lockup charts, removal, valve-body and oil-pump repair, clutch and sprag inspection, internal teardown, and reassembly.
• Includes the Trooper AR-5 and Rodeo MUA 5C manual transmissions, with fault diagnosis, removal, disassembly, gear and synchronizer inspection, reassembly, clutch service, and separate 4x2/4x4 case arrangements where applicable.
• Handles front and rear differentials, limited-slip components, axle shafts, propeller shafts, standard and Torque-on-Demand (TOD) transfer cases, plus Shift-on-the-Fly wiring, vacuum-control diagnosis, DTCs, and Tech 2 checks.
• Provides power-steering bleeding and component repair, front and rear suspension service, wheel alignment and bearing work, electronically controlled Intelligent Suspension diagnosis, ABS troubleshooting, hydraulic brake repair, and 4x2/4x4 parking-brake sections.
• Documents heating, manual and automatic A/C, R-134a recovery and charging, leak testing, compressor and magnetic-clutch repair, blower and actuator diagnosis, SRS, lighting, wipers, wiring, gauges, locks, seats, body structure, sunroof/convertible top, and cruise control.

Engine, Transmission, and Diagnostic Depth

The V6 engine chapters include timing indexing, cylinder-head teardown, shim-selected valve-clearance adjustment, bearing and bore inspection limits, oiling-system service, and component-specific tightening sequences. The X22SE section adds its twin-shaft balance-unit teardown and adjustment. Separate driveability and emissions sections supply OBD II diagnostic logic, DTC test charts, PCM pinouts, live-data references, freeze-frame guidance, fuel and ignition tests, and repair-verification checks.

The 4L30-E material distinguishes mechanical/hydraulic faults from electronic control problems before internal repair begins. Manual gearbox chapters cover abnormal noise, hard shifting, jumping out of gear, leakage, shaft and gear inspection, and complete reassembly. Axle sections add gear-noise diagnosis, pinion depth and bearing preload setup, backlash adjustment, differential cage work, and limited-slip clutch service.

HVAC, Schematics, and Shop Data

HVAC coverage follows the refrigerant circuit through the compressor, condenser, receiver/drier, expansion valve, evaporator, pressure switch, electronic thermostat, and related controls. The Trooper automatic climate-control system receives its own self-diagnosis, sensor, intake-actuator, mix-actuator, mode-actuator, fan-motor, and magnetic-clutch checks. Refrigerant recovery, recycling, evacuation, charging, oil-balance, and leak-test procedures specify the J-39500 ACR4 or equivalent equipment.

Diagram support includes the seven-sheet 6VE1 PCM wiring set, ten-sheet X22SE PCM wiring set, Shift-on-the-Fly wiring and vacuum-piping diagrams, TOD circuit and connector views, ABS circuit and wheel-speed sensor test charts, and the automatic A/C block diagram. Exploded assembly views accompany the major component procedures. Factory tool callouts include the Tech 2 scan tool, J-39858 clutch-pack unloading kit, and J-44450 side-gear holder. Torque tables, fluid capacities, pressure-test data, clearances, wear limits, electrical values, alignment data, adjustment specifications, and factory maintenance schedules are placed with the related repair sections.

Coverage Notes and Repair Cautions

The 180-page Amigo volume is a model-specific supplement: its steering, suspension, differential, and drive-shaft material is included directly, while shared HVAC, engine, transmission, brake, body, restraint, and control-system work points to the Rodeo volume contained in this same PDF. One external cross-reference remains important: the Trooper F244 rear-differential chapter covers the B-type carrier identified by a non-barcode sticker, while the barcode-marked A-type is referred to the 1998 UBS Workshop Manual.

Two factory cautions are easy to miss during major repair work. Supporting an engine under the oil pan can damage the oil pickup because clearance is limited. The 6VE1 cooling-fan note also says its fan/belt arrangement is not interchangeable with the 1992-1997 6VD1 setup; incorrect fan installation can reverse airflow, hurting A/C performance and raising coolant temperature. R-134a service, SRS diagnosis, brake work, and drivetrain removal involve pressurized refrigerant, pyrotechnic restraints, safety-critical systems, and heavy components; follow the manual's precautions and use the specified recovery, diagnostic, and lifting equipment.

PDF breakdown: 4,845 pages total - shared title page: 1; Trooper (UX): 2,151 pages; Rodeo (UE): 2,513 pages; Amigo (UA) supplement: 180 pages.