The service and repair manual for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 4.0L I6 and 5.2L V8 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 | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.0L I6 — OHV 5.2L V8 — OHV 5.9L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | 5.9 Limited · Laredo · Limited · TSi |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 1,349 complaints · 75 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Grand Cherokee manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 97
- General Information 1,457
- Accessories & Equipment 580
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 139
- Body & Frame 282
- Maintenance 60
- Brakes 164
- Restraints 67
- Drivelines & Axles 73
- Steering 110
- Electrical 158
- Suspension 47
- Engine Mechanical 154
- Transmission 357
- Engine Performance 1,011
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 175
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Grand Cherokee
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly · 13V252000A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 06E022000Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distan.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › disc › rotor · 00V136000The reduced strength can allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the bra.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 06E011000In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Owners have filed 1,349 complaints and Jeep has issued 75 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Grand Cherokee. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Grand Cherokee manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Grand Cherokee?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 4.0L I6 and 5.2L V8 and 5.9L V8 across the 5.9 Limited, Laredo, Limited, TSi trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 1998 Grand Cherokee problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 Grand Cherokee, covering fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic, 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 1998 Grand Cherokee wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 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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