1987 Jeep Wagoneer Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 1987 Jeep Wagoneer — 2.5L I4 and 4.0L I6 and 4.6L I6 engines, 2 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 year1987
Engines
2.5L I4 — OHV
4.0L I6 — OHV
4.6L I6 — OHV
TrimsBase · Limited
Federal record6 recalls · 12 complaints · 2 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Wagoneer manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 55
  • Engine Performance 866
  • Accessories & Equipment 122
  • General Information 1,357
  • Body & Frame 27
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 107
  • Brakes 85
  • Maintenance 52
  • Drivelines & Axles 104
  • Steering 112
  • Electrical 149
  • Suspension 46
  • Engine Mechanical 177
  • Transmission 196
  • Grand Wagoneer & Pickup 30
  • All Others 25

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Wagoneer

  1. Vehicle Speed Control · 87V022000
    Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident.
  2. Equipment — other › labels · 89V219000
    Vehicles would not comply with fmvss 110.
  3. Vehicle Speed Control — linkages · 87V035000
    This could prevent the accelerator from returning toidle when released.
  4. Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · 86V160000
    A stud may have been installed on top of the intake manifold of engine that could contact the fuel supply hose.
  5. Steering — linkages · 86V159000
    Steering linkage couplers remained in acid etching bath too long.
  6. Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist › hydraulic · 88V106000
    This would result in loss of power brake assist and anincrease in stopping distance.

Owners have filed 12 complaints and Jeep has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Wagoneer. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 1987 Wagoneer manual

Is this manual specific to the 1987 Wagoneer?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 4.0L I6 and 4.6L I6 across the Base, Limited trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.

What 1987 Wagoneer problems does it help with?

6 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Wagoneer, covering vehicle speed control, equipment, fuel system, gasoline. 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 Wagoneer 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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