The service and repair manual for the 1989 Subaru Justy — the 1.2L I3 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Subaru published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 1.2L I3 — 73 cu in, SOHC |
| Trims | RS Hatchback 2-Door · GL Hatchback 2-Door · DL Hatchback 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 11 complaints · 8 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1989 Justy manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 63
- General Information 1,381
- Accessories & Equipment 34
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 59
- Brakes 46
- Maintenance 52
- Drivelines & Axles 14
- Steering 31
- Electrical 84
- Suspension 34
- Engine Mechanical 121
- Transmission 42
- Engine Performance 462
- Justy 130
- All Others 145
- Step One 29
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1989 Justy
- Power Train — manual transmission · 89V028000This could cause bearing seizure and possible rear wheellockup, which could result in an accident.
Owners have filed 11 complaints and Subaru has issued 8 technical service bulletins for the 1989 Justy. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1989 Justy manual
Is this manual specific to the 1989 Justy?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1989 model year, covering the 1.2L I3 across the RS Hatchback 2-Door, GL Hatchback 2-Door, DL Hatchback 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Subaru published for this year.
What 1989 Justy problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1989 Justy, covering power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Subaru dealers.
Does it include 1989 Justy wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1989 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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