The service and repair manual for the 1990 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 | 1990 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — OHV 4.0L I6 — OHV |
| Trims | Base · Laredo · Limited · Pioneer · Sport |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 368 complaints · 17 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1990 Cherokee manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 69
- Engine Performance 779
- Accessories & Equipment 186
- General Information 1,398
- Body & Frame 33
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 142
- Brakes 243
- Maintenance 91
- Drivelines & Axles 76
- Steering 137
- Electrical 172
- Suspension 51
- Engine Mechanical 162
- Transmission 215
- Master Cylinder Push Rod Through Bolt 25
- Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt 11
- Master Cylinder Push Rod Through Nut 75
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1990 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 368 complaints and Jeep has issued 17 technical service bulletins for the 1990 Cherokee. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1990 Cherokee manual
Is this manual specific to the 1990 Cherokee?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1990 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 4.0L I6 across the Base, Laredo, Limited, Pioneer, Sport trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 1990 Cherokee problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1990 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 1990 Cherokee wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1990 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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