The service and repair manual for the 1987 Jeep J10 — 4.2L I6 and 4.6L I6 and 5.9L V8 engines, 1 trim. 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 | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.2L I6 — OHV 4.6L I6 — OHV 5.9L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Base Standard Cab Pickup |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 0 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 J10 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 55
- Engine Performance 487
- Accessories & Equipment 134
- General Information 1,356
- Body & Frame 28
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 107
- Brakes 85
- Maintenance 39
- Drivelines & Axles 70
- Steering 112
- Electrical 127
- Suspension 46
- Engine Mechanical 112
- Transmission 213
- Grand Wagoneer & Pickup 30
- All Others 25
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 J10
- Vehicle Speed Control · 87V022000Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Jeep has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 J10. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 J10 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 J10?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 4.2L I6 and 4.6L I6 and 5.9L V8 across the Base Standard Cab Pickup trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 1987 J10 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 J10, covering vehicle speed control. 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 1987 J10 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 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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