1997 Isuzu Trooper LSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS (1)

Component Miles
Air Filter
Normal Service 30,000
Severe Service (2) 15,000
Coolant 30,000
Engine Oil & Filter (Normal Service) 3000
Fuel Filter 30,000
PCV Valve (4) 100,000
Spark Plugs
Normal Service 60,000
Severe Service 60,000
Spark Plug Wires
Normal Service 60,000
Severe Service 60,000
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Normal Service (3)
Severe Service 20,000
Manual Transmission Fluid (5)
Transfer Case Fluid (4WD) (5)
Front Differential Fluid (4WD) (5)
Rear Differential Fluid (5)
Repack FT Wheel Bearings (2WD) Normal Service 15,000
Replace Timing Belt (6) 60,000
Replace Brake Fluid 45,000
Replace Power Steering Fluid 30,000
Rotate Tires & Check Brakes 6000
(1) Different interval is required for normal and severe service. Severe service is described as trailer towing, off-highway operation, snow removal operation, or operating in dusty or excessively hot conditions.
(2) Inspect air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as necessary. Replace at 30,000 miles unless previously replaced during inspection.
(3) There is no need to change fluid unless used under severe conditions.
(4) Inspect at scheduled interval and replace as necessary.
(5) Replace fluid at 15,000 miles. After first fluid change, replace fluid every 30,000 miles thereafter.
(6) Inspect water pump (where applicable).
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT INTERVALS

Application Miles
All Models (1)
(1) Hydraulic lash adjusters are used. No adjustment is required.
BELT ADJUSTMENT (DEFLECTION) (1)

Application (2) Belt Deflection
A/C Belt .315" (8 mm)
Generator & Power Steering Belt N/A
(1) Some models are checked by belt deflection; other models are checked using belt tension gauge.
(2) Deflection is checked with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on longest belt run.
BELT ADJUSTMENT (TENSION) (1)

Application (2) Belt Tension
A/C Belt 100-140 lbs. (45-64 kg)
Alternator & Fan Belt 100-120 lbs. (45-54 kg)
P/S Belt 70-110 lbs. (32-50 kg)
(1) Some models are checked by belt deflection; other models are checked using belt tension gauge.
(2) Belt tension checked with belt tension gauge.
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