The service and repair manual for the 1982 Dodge Aries — 2.2L I4 and 2.6L I4 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.6L I4 — 156 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | SE Wagon 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · SE Coupe 2-Door · Custom Wagon 4-Door · Custom Coupe 2-Door · Custom Sedan 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 4 complaints · 1 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 Aries manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 44
- Engine Performance 151
- Accessories & Equipment 387
- General Information 1,640
- Body & Frame 70
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 72
- Brakes 84
- Maintenance 106
- Drivelines & Axles 28
- Restraints 14
- Electrical 396
- Steering 268
- Engine Mechanical 253
- Suspension 100
- Horizon, Omni & 24
- Dodge 400
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 Aries
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower arm · 89V052000Control arm could detach from the crossmember, adverselyaffecting directional stability, which could.
- Suspension — front › control arm › lower ball joint · 82V055000Clamp bolts installed on certain vehicles may contain cracks. eventually these bolts may break through, causing separation of the ball joint from the steering knuckle.
- Vehicle Speed Control · 81V111000The automatic speed control switch may stick in the "resume" position restricting return movement. this will not allow the normal brake pedal operation to deactivate the system.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — fluid · 82V063000The brake hydraulic system bay be equipped with brake fluid containing an excess of water.
Owners have filed 4 complaints and Dodge has issued 1 technical service bulletins for the 1982 Aries. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 Aries manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 Aries?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 2.6L I4 across the SE Wagon 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, SE Coupe 2-Door, Custom Wagon 4-Door, Custom Coupe 2-Door, Custom Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1982 Aries problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 Aries, covering suspension, vehicle speed control, service brakes, hydraulic. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1982 Aries wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1982 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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