1989 Dodge Aries Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1989 Dodge Aries covers two bodies, the four-door sedan and the two-door coupe, and two trims, America and LE. Two single-overhead-cam gasoline inline-fours are listed, a 2.2L of 135 cubic inches and a 2.5L of 153, both breathing naturally. Procedures, specifications and torque values address those engines along with the fuel, ignition, cooling, transaxle, brakes, steering and suspension, and the electrical system is supported by wiring diagrams and diagnostics.

Engines covered

• 2.2L inline-four (135 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.5L inline-four (153 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan
• 2-door coupe

Trims covered

• America
• LE

Known issues on the 1989 Aries. One recall is on the federal record for this year: on certain 1989 Aries vehicles, the valve cover gasket could move out of position and let oil leak into the engine compartment, raising the chance of a fire. Dealers installed a revised cover sealed with RTV. Owners lodged 10 complaints, led by seat belts and hydraulic service brakes at 3 each, vehicle speed control at 2, and equipment and exterior lighting at 1 each; 1 complaint reported a fire. Engine, brake and electrical procedures, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics here apply.