The service and repair manual for the 1987 Jeep Wrangler — 2.5L I4 and 4.2L I6 engines, 3 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 | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — OHV 4.2L I6 — OHV |
| Trims | Base · Laredo · Sport |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 51 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Wrangler manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 55
- Engine Performance 739
- Accessories & Equipment 106
- General Information 1,357
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 68
- Brakes 85
- Maintenance 54
- Drivelines & Axles 104
- Steering 112
- Electrical 136
- Suspension 46
- Engine Mechanical 162
- Transmission 225
- Grand Wagoneer & Pickup 30
- All Others 25
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Wrangler
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › linkages · 88V155000This can cause dislocation and binding of the wipersystem linkage which, in inclement weather, could.
- Vehicle Speed Control · 87V022000Inconsistent cruise control operation could result inloss of control and an accident.
- Equipment · 04E041000Should this occur, the cockpit could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could b.
- Wheels — lugs/nuts/bolts/studs · 86V058000The wheel lug nuts may have been improperly tightened. also, the steering shaft clamp bolts may not be properly tightened.
Owners have filed 51 complaints and Jeep has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Wrangler. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Wrangler manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Wrangler?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 4.2L I6 across the Base, Laredo, Sport trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 1987 Wrangler problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1987 Wrangler, covering visibility, vehicle speed control, equipment. 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 Wrangler 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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