The service and repair manual for the 1988 Jeep Cherokee — 2.5L I4 and 4.0L I6 engines, 5 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — OHV 4.0L I6 — OHV |
| Trims | Base · Chief · Laredo · Limited · Pioneer |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 118 complaints · 4 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Cherokee manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 56
- Engine Performance 810
- Accessories & Equipment 135
- General Information 1,374
- Body & Frame 33
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 113
- Brakes 65
- Maintenance 69
- Drivelines & Axles 88
- Steering 147
- Electrical 129
- Suspension 47
- Engine Mechanical 219
- Transmission 237
- Grand Wagoneer & Pickup 30
- All Others 25
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Cherokee
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 118 complaints and Jeep has issued 4 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Cherokee. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Cherokee manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Cherokee?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 4.0L I6 across the Base, Chief, Laredo, Limited, Pioneer trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 1988 Cherokee problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 Cherokee, covering exterior lighting. 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 1988 Cherokee wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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