This factory service and repair manual is matched to the 1985 Jeep Wagoneer, so the specifications and procedures are correct for your exact year, engine, and trim.
Engines
- 2.1L I4 turbo — 126 cu in, SOHC
- 2.5L I4 — 150 cu in, OHV
- 2.8L V6 — 173 cu in, OHV
- 4.6L I6 — 282 cu in, OHV
Trims
- Base
- Limited
Known issues on the 1985 Wagoneer. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year: a steering-wheel fault, an accelerator-pedal (speed control) fault, and a hydraulic power-brake assist failure that results in loss of power brake assist and an increase in stopping distance. Owners have filed 1 complaint and Jeep has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the year.
From a routine service interval to a brake power-assist repair or a hard-to-trace wiring fault, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1985 Wagoneer.
IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED BOLT ON STEERING SHAFT ALLOWS THE CONNECTOR ON THE SHAFT TO SLIP. STEERING MOVEMENTS WILL NOT BE TRANSMITTED TO THE GEAR BOX.
THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE UPPER PINCH BOLT WILL BE TIGHTENED IF NECESSARY AT NO CHARGE T
THE DEALER WILL HAVE THE MODULE PROPERLY SECURED IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.
BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.
THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.
REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CANNISTERS WITH NEW TYPE CANNISTERS; ALSO, INSTALL A RESTRICTION ORIFIC
SUBJECT ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION #733--BRAKE PEDAL SHIFT INTERLOCK. *YC
REDESIGNED LIFTGATE LATCH. *TW
FUEL SENDING UNIT WHICH IS ATTACHEED TO TOP OF THE GAS TANK DOES NOT REGISTER ON THE DASH. SENDING UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, JEEP/CHRYSLER CANNOT LOCATE A REPLACEMENT PART. ON THE INTERNET THERE W
