The service and repair manual for the 1986 Mitsubishi Galant — the 2.4L I4 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 143 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 6 complaints · 3 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1986 Galant manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- General Information 1,379
- Accessories & Equipment 63
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 42
- Brakes 123
- Maintenance 82
- Drivelines & Axles 12
- Steering 66
- Electrical 118
- Suspension 54
- Engine Mechanical 99
- Transmission 163
- Engine Performance 347
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1986 Galant
- Engine And Engine Cooling — exhaust system › manifold/header/muffler/tail · 88E023000The heat shield assists in dissipation of heat from theupper portion of the muffler. without the he.
Owners have filed 6 complaints and Mitsubishi has issued 3 technical service bulletins for the 1986 Galant. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1986 Galant manual
Is this manual specific to the 1986 Galant?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1986 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 across the Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mitsubishi published for this year.
What 1986 Galant problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1986 Galant, covering engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Mitsubishi dealers.
Does it include 1986 Galant wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1986 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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