The service and repair manual for the 1988 Jeep Wrangler — 2.5L I4 and 4.2L I6 engines, 6 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 | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — OHV 4.2L I6 — OHV |
| Trims | Base · Islander · Laredo · S · Sahara · Sport |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 55 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Wrangler manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 56
- Engine Performance 661
- Accessories & Equipment 128
- General Information 1,374
- Body & Frame 25
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 113
- Brakes 65
- Maintenance 71
- Drivelines & Axles 88
- Steering 147
- Electrical 120
- Suspension 47
- Engine Mechanical 151
- Transmission 249
- Grand Wagoneer & Pickup 30
- All Others 25
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Wrangler
- Visibility — windshield wiper/washer › linkages · 88V155000This can cause dislocation and binding of the wipersystem linkage which, in inclement weather, could.
- Equipment · 04E041000Should this occur, the cockpit could cause injury by striking persons outside the vehicle or could b.
Owners have filed 55 complaints and Jeep has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Wrangler. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Wrangler manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Wrangler?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 4.2L I6 across the Base, Islander, Laredo, S, Sahara, Sport trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Jeep published for this year.
What 1988 Wrangler problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1988 Wrangler, covering visibility, 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 1988 Wrangler wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1988 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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