1986 Jeep Cherokee Service and Repair Manual

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1986 Jeep Cherokee service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • Laredo Sport Utility 2-Door
  • Chief Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Pioneer Sport Utility 2-Door
  • Base Sport Utility 2-Door
  • Base Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Pioneer Sport Utility 4-Door
  • Chief Sport Utility 2-Door
  • Laredo Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.8L 173Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.5L 150Cu. In. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 2.1L 126Cu. In. l4 DIESEL SOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1986 Jeep Cherokee Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #85V13900029/10/1985Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

JEEPS MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY CONNECTED FUEL LINE FITTING WHICH COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED AND CAUSE GASOLINE TO BE SPILLED.

Remedy

RECONNECT FUEL LINE FITTING, AS REQUIRED.

NHTSA #09E02500011/05/2009Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE S

NHTSA #86V15900009/12/1986Component: STEERING:LINKAGES

STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS REMAINED IN ACID ETCHING BATH TOO LONG.

Remedy

REPLACE OUT OF TOLERANCE STEERING LINKAGE COUPLERS.

NHTSA #86V14600007/11/1986Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES

ACCELERATOR CABLE BUSHING COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE ACCELERATOR LEVER ASSEMBLY.

Remedy

REPLACE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BRACKET AND LEVER ASSEMBLIES.

NHTSA #09E01200007/04/2009Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE S

NHTSA #88V10600001/07/1988Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC

BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVOIR CANISTERS MAY DEVELOP LEAKS DUE TO BUMPER IMPACT.

Consequence

THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND ANINCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE.

Remedy

REPLACE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM CANNISTERS WITH NEW TYPE CANNISTERS; ALSO, INSTALL A RESTRICTION ORIFIC

TSB #633948

SUBJECT REGARDING FLOOR PAN CORROSION. *SLC

TSB #600604

SUBJECT ON CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION #733--BRAKE PEDAL SHIFT INTERLOCK. *YC

TSB #39539

REDESIGNED LIFTGATE LATCH. *TW

19970228Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported3 injured1 fatalities

MOTORIZED SEAT BELTS: DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25MPH AND AN OTHER VEHICLE HIT FIRST VEHICLE HEAD-ON, SEAT BELT SPLIT AT BOTTOM. FOUR PEOPLE WERE IN VEHICLE AND 3 WERE INJURED AND ONE WAS KILLED. TRYING

19950317Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATECrash reported1 injured

REAR TAILGATE POPPED OPEN IN A REAR COLLISION , EJECTING CONSUMER 80FT. TT

20000103Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITEDCrash reported

WHILE TRYING TO PUT ON BRAKES VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. CONSUMER SAID CAR WENT INTO A DITCH. *AK

19961204Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINEFire reported

ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE TWICE.

20140508Component: STEERING1 injured

I BOUGHT THE CAR AND DROVE IT HOME ON NOVEMBER 13, 2013 WITH THE INTENTIONS OF MAKING A VEHICLE TO USE IN THE WINTER FOR BAD WEATHER OR VERY BAD SNOW. HERE ARE ISSUES I FACE. THE SPEEDOMETER GOES CRA

Showing the 5 most serious of 26 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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