Make:
Asia (Asia Motors Co.)
Model Variant:
All variants, diesel and petrol
Production Years Covered:
All model years of Asia Rocsta production
Body Style:
Compact 4x4 off-road vehicle (soft-top and hard-top)
Market:
Korean domestic and export markets
Target Audience:
Compact off-road vehicle buyers seeking an affordable, lightweight 4x4 for utility and recreational use
Segment:
Small Jeep-style 4WD utility vehicle
Key Strengths:
Simple, rugged mechanicals; lightweight body; easy home servicing; capable 4WD hardware
Compared to Rivals:
More basic and easier to repair than contemporary Japanese compact 4x4s
Drivetrain:
Part-time four-wheel drive with low-range transfer case
Engine Options:
Diesel and petrol engines
Servicing:
Conventional construction suited to DIY and workshop maintenance
Engine (Diesel):
Complete removal, disassembly, inspection and rebuild procedures
Engine (Petrol):
Complete removal, disassembly, inspection and rebuild procedures
Lubrication System:
Separate chapters for diesel and petrol engines
Cooling System:
Separate chapters for diesel and petrol engines
Fuel / Intake and Exhaust:
Separate chapters for diesel and petrol engines
Engine Electrical System:
Starting, charging and ignition-related circuits
Body Electrical System:
Wiring, lighting and body circuits
Clutch:
Adjustment, inspection and replacement
Transmission:
Gearbox service and repair procedures
Propeller Shaft:
Driveshaft removal, inspection and refitting
Front and Rear Axles:
Axle, hub and differential service
Steering:
Steering linkage and box service and adjustment
Brakes:
Hydraulic system, drums and shoes, bleeding and adjustment
Wheels and Tyres:
Specifications, fitting and balancing
Suspension:
Leaf/coil spring and shock absorber service
Body:
Panels, trim and body repairs
Technical Data:
Dedicated chapter of specifications and tolerances
Special Tools:
Chapter listing required service tools
General Information:
Safety, jacking, identification and workshop practices
Index:
Full index for locating procedures
Procedures:
Step-by-step workshop-level disassembly, inspection and reassembly instructions
Diagrams:
Excellent detail and diagrams throughout, scanned from the original
Audience:
Professional technicians and competent DIY owners
Parts Catalogue:
N/A - this is a workshop manual, not a parts book
Torque and Fit Data:
Included in Technical Data chapter
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
Primary Engines:
Diesel and petrol four-cylinder engines
Configurations:
Both engine types covered in dedicated chapters
Exact Displacement:
N/A - not stated in the available description
Performance and Fuel System
Performance Figures:
N/A - refer to Technical Data chapter of the manual
Fuel System (Diesel):
Diesel injection system covered in dedicated fuel/intake/exhaust chapter
Fuel System (Petrol):
Carburettor fuel system covered in dedicated fuel/intake/exhaust chapter
Standard Transmission:
Manual gearbox with separate transfer case for 4WD
Optional Transmission:
N/A - not specified for this model
Coverage:
Full transmission chapter covering removal, overhaul and refitting
Drivetrain:
Part-time four-wheel drive via transfer case
Propeller Shafts:
Front and rear driveshafts covered in dedicated chapter
Braking:
Hydraulic drum brakes, fully adjustable, covered in dedicated chapter
Traction:
Part-time 4WD with low range for off-road control
Construction:
Ladder-frame chassis body construction typical of the era
Restraints:
N/A - not specified for this model
Crash Test Information:
N/A - no official ratings published for this model
Audio System:
N/A - basic utility vehicle, not specified for this model
Driver Assistance Systems:
None - pre-electronic utility vehicle
Electrical Systems:
Conventional wired circuits covered in body electrical chapter
Scheduled Servicing:
Interval procedures covered in General Information and system chapters
Lubrication:
Dedicated lubrication chapters for both engine types
Fluid Capacities and Grades:
Listed in the Technical Data chapter
Cooling System:
Coolant service covered for diesel and petrol engines
Brakes:
Drum brake shoes and hydraulics are routine wear items
Suspension:
Leaf springs and shock absorbers on regular off-road use
Drivetrain:
Universal joints on propeller shafts; hub and axle bearings
Manufacturer:
Asia Motors Co., South Korea, later associated with the Kia group
Model Concept:
Lightweight Jeep-style 4x4 built for military, agricultural and recreational use
Production Run:
Produced through the late 1980s and 1990s in diesel and petrol versions
Body Variants:
Offered in soft-top and hard-top utility configurations
Country of Manufacture:
South Korea
