The service and repair manual for the 1989 Dodge Spirit — 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines, 3 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 | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 3.0L V6 — 181 cu in, SOHC 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | LE Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · ES Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 25 complaints · 27 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Spirit manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- Engine Performance 1,268
- Accessories & Equipment 162
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 49
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 168
- Brakes 85
- Maintenance 84
- Drivelines & Axles 29
- Steering 83
- Electrical 167
- Suspension 53
- Engine Mechanical 199
- Transmission 252
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Spirit
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 89V237000The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- Suspension · 08E033000The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevaili.
Owners have filed 25 complaints and Dodge has issued 27 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Spirit. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Spirit manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Spirit?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.0L V6 and 2.5L I4 across the LE Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door, ES Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1989 Spirit problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1989 Spirit, covering engine and engine cooling, suspension. 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 1989 Spirit wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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