The service and repair manual for the 1982 Jeep Cherokee — 4.2L I6 and 5.9L V8 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Jeep published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.2L I6 — OHV 5.9L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Base · Chief · Wide Track Chief · Wide Track Laredo |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1982 Cherokee manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 28
- Engine Performance 208
- Accessories & Equipment 144
- General Information 1,521
- Body & Frame 56
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 86
- Brakes 103
- Maintenance 41
- Drivelines & Axles 108
- Steering 324
- Electrical 343
- Suspension 29
- Engine Mechanical 307
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1982 Cherokee
- Visibility — glass, side/rear · 87V178000Window could close on a child or others resulting inpersonal injury.
- Power Train — manual transmission › lubricant · 82V125000Original production transmission lubricant used in the involved vehicles may not provide adequate lubrication to protect the transmission"s first gear.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Jeep has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1982 Cherokee. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1982 Cherokee manual
Is this manual specific to the 1982 Cherokee?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1982 model year, covering the 4.2L I6 and 5.9L V8 across the Base, Chief, Wide Track Chief, Wide Track Laredo trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 1982 Cherokee problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1982 Cherokee, covering visibility, power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Jeep dealers.
Does it include 1982 Cherokee 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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