The service and repair manual for the 1986 Jeep Cherokee — 2.1L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.8L V6 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 | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.1L I4 — SOHC 2.5L I4 — OHV 2.8L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | Base · Chief · Laredo · Pioneer |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 26 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Cherokee manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 55
- Engine Performance 1,066
- Accessories & Equipment 118
- General Information 1,357
- Body & Frame 23
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 100
- Brakes 79
- Maintenance 52
- Drivelines & Axles 103
- Steering 133
- Electrical 160
- Suspension 45
- Engine Mechanical 178
- Transmission 228
- Cherokee & Wagoneer 25
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Cherokee
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 85V139000Jeeps may have an improperly connected fuel line fitting which could become disconnected and cause gasoline to be spilled.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Steering — linkages · 86V159000Steering linkage couplers remained in acid etching bath too long.
- Vehicle Speed Control — cables · 86V146000Accelerator cable bushing could disconnect from the accelerator lever assembly.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist › hydraulic · 88V106000This would result in loss of power brake assist and anincrease in stopping distance.
Owners have filed 26 complaints and Jeep has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Cherokee. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Cherokee manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Cherokee?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.1L I4 and 2.5L I4 and 2.8L V6 across the Base, Chief, Laredo, Pioneer trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 1986 Cherokee problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 1986 Cherokee, covering fuel system, gasoline, exterior lighting, steering. 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 1986 Cherokee wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 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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