1983 Jeep Cherokee Service and Repair Manual
This is the factory service and repair manual for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, matched to this exact model year. It is specific to the two engines offered that year and to 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
- Pioneer
- Wide Track Chief
- Wide Track Laredo
Known issues on the 1983 Cherokee. One recall is on federal record for this model year: side or rear glass — a window that could close on a child or others and cause personal injury. No owner complaints and no technical service bulletins are on record for the year.
From a routine service interval to a harder-to-trace electrical or mechanical fault, it keeps you on the factory procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1983 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
