The service and repair manual for the 1982 Dodge Ramcharger — 5.9L V8 and 5.2L V8 engines, 2 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 | 5.9L V8 — OHV 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Base Sport Utility 2-Door · Royal SE Sport Utility 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 Ramcharger manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 29
- Engine Performance 274
- Accessories & Equipment 134
- General Information 1,570
- Body & Frame 35
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 86
- Brakes 122
- Maintenance 74
- Drivelines & Axles 112
- Steering 344
- Electrical 303
- Suspension 53
- Engine Mechanical 331
- Transmission 16
- Water Pump Attaching Bolts 30
- Fan Attaching Bolts 17
- All Models 16
- L All Models 195
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 Ramcharger
- 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.
- Structure — frame and members › underbody shields · 84V115000Vehicles are not in compliance with the impact test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 301, "fuel system integrity." the structure of the rear step bumper may not withstand a rear e.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Dodge has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 Ramcharger. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 Ramcharger manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 Ramcharger?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 5.9L V8 and 5.2L V8 across the Base Sport Utility 2-Door, Royal SE Sport Utility 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1982 Ramcharger problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 Ramcharger, covering suspension, structure. 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 Ramcharger 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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