Target audience:
Light commercial buyers - tradespeople, farmers and fleets needing a durable one-tonne ute
Primary competitors:
Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara
Body styles:
Single cab, space cab and crew cab utility bodies
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive or part-time four-wheel drive
Known for:
Isuzu-derived engineering, strong load capacity and simple, robust mechanicals
Advantage:
High payload and towing capability in its class
Manual type:
Factory-style workshop / service repair manual
Coverage areas:
General information, service information, suspension, driveline, brakes, steering, engine mechanical, cooling, starting, ignition, emission controls, engine controls, transmission, transaxle, exhaust, fuel system, HVAC, instrumentation, battery and charging, audio, lighting, electrical, body interior and exterior
File format:
PDF - requires a PDF reader
Delivery method:
Instant digital download
Binding:
Digital (no physical binding)
General information:
Vehicle identification, jacking points, towing and technical data
Service information:
Scheduled maintenance, fluids, capacities and special tools
Suspension:
Front and rear suspension, removal, inspection and overhaul
Driveline:
Propeller shafts, differentials and four-wheel drive components
Brakes:
Disc and drum brakes, parking brake, hydraulic system and ABS
Steering:
Power steering system, linkage and pump service
Engine mechanical:
Cylinder head, block, timing, lubrication and rebuild procedures
Cooling system:
Radiator, thermostat, water pump and fans
Starting and charging:
Starter motor, alternator, battery and related circuits
Ignition and engine controls:
Ignition system, sensors and ECM diagnostics
Emission controls:
Emission control components and testing
Transmission / transaxle:
Manual and automatic transmission service and overhaul
Fuel system:
Fuel tank, pump, injectors and throttle body / injection components
Exhaust system:
Exhaust manifold, piping and muffler replacement
HVAC:
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning service
Instrumentation and warning systems:
Gauges, indicators and warning circuits
Audio systems:
Radio, speakers and antenna
Lighting:
Interior and exterior lighting circuits
Body electrical:
Wiring schematics, connectors and troubleshooting
Body interior and exterior:
Trim, panels, glass, bumpers and body components
Procedures:
Step-by-step repair, disassembly, assembly, cleaning and reinstalling procedures
Detail level:
Detailed substeps expand on repair procedure information
Warnings:
Notes, cautions and warnings pinpoint critical information throughout each chapter
Illustrations:
Detailed illustrations, drawings, photos, enlarged insets and wiring schematics
Navigation:
Numbered table of contents and bold figure numbers for quick reference
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Petrol engine:
3.5L V6 (early RA), later 3.6L V6 in petrol models
Diesel engine:
3.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel (4JH1-TC)
Performance and Fuel System
Fuel system:
Multi-point fuel injection (petrol); direct-style diesel injection with turbocharger and intercooler (diesel)
Cooling:
Liquid-cooled with pressurised radiator system
Service coverage:
Full engine mechanical rebuild, timing, torque specifications and diagnostics covered in manual
Exact power figures:
N/A - refer to factory data for your specific variant and year
Scheduled maintenance:
Full service interval schedules and fluid capacities detailed in manual
Fluid specifications:
Engine oil, coolant, transmission, diff and brake fluid specifications listed per system chapter
Common wear items:
Clutch components, brake pads and shoes, suspension bushings, ball joints and U-joints
Diesel note:
Turbo diesel models: attention to air, fuel and oil filter service intervals for turbocharger longevity
Manufacturer:
Holden, the General Motors brand for Australia and New Zealand
Platform origin:
Isuzu-derived design shared with the Isuzu D-Max / Rodeo platform
RA generation:
Launched 2003 as an all-new Rodeo generation, produced through 2008 before being replaced by the Holden Colorado
Production location:
Thailand (shared manufacturing with Isuzu platform vehicles)
Model evolution:
Range expanded over the run with crew cab variants, revised V6 petrol engines and updated trims
