1982 Jeep Cherokee Service and Repair Manual
The 1982 Jeep Cherokee factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact model year. It is built around both engines — the 4.2L I6 and the 5.9L V8 — and all four trims, so the specifications and sequences are correct for your engine and trim.
Engines
- 4.2L I6 (258 cu in), OHV
- 5.9L V8 (360 cu in), OHV
Trims
- Base
- Chief
- Wide Track Chief
- Wide Track Laredo
Known issues on the 1982 Cherokee. Two recalls are on federal record for this model year: a side or rear window that can close on a child or others and cause personal injury, and a manual transmission lubricant fault. No owner complaints or technical service bulletins are on record for this year.
From a routine service interval to a transmission overhaul or a hard-to-trace electrical fault, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1982 Cherokee.
THE KEY OPERATED TAILGATE WINDOW WILL CONTINUE TO CLOSE IF THE SPRING LOADED KEY DOES NOT RETURN TO OFF POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
WINDOW COULD CLOSE ON A CHILD OR OTHERS RESULTING INPERSONAL INJURY.
OWNERS SHOULD NOT LEAVE KEY IN TAILGATE OF UNATTENDED VEHICLE. REPAIR MECHANISM TO ASSURE PROPER KE
ORIGINAL PRODUCTION TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT USED IN THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE LUBRICATION TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION"S FIRST GEAR.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL PRODUCTION LUBRICANT AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.
