The service and repair manual for the 1988 Plymouth Caravelle — 2.5L I4 and 5.2L V8 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 5.2L V8 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Plymouth published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1988 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 153 cu in, SOHC 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV 2.2L I4 — SOHC 2.2L I4 — SOHC, turbocharged 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · Salon Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 4 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1988 Caravelle manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 66
- Engine Performance 1,050
- Accessories & Equipment 171
- General Information 1,391
- Body & Frame 55
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 144
- Brakes 89
- Maintenance 78
- Drivelines & Axles 26
- Steering 68
- Electrical 239
- Suspension 56
- Engine Mechanical 138
- Transmission 144
- Steering Wheel Retaining Nut 45
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1988 Caravelle
- Suspension · 08E033000The nuts included in the packaging for these ball joint assemblies are missing the intended prevaili.
Owners have filed 4 complaints and Plymouth has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1988 Caravelle. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1988 Caravelle manual
Is this manual specific to the 1988 Caravelle?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1988 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 5.2L V8 and 2.2L I4 and 2.2L I4 and 5.2L V8 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, Salon Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Plymouth published for this year.
What 1988 Caravelle problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1988 Caravelle, covering suspension. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Plymouth dealers.
Does it include 1988 Caravelle 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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