1998 Jeep Wrangler Service and Repair Manual

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The 1998 Jeep Wrangler factory service and repair manual is matched to this exact model year and to both the 2.5L I4 and the 4.0L I6, across all three trims. Because it is tied to the 1998 build rather than a nearby year, every specification and procedure stays correct for your engine and trim.

Engines

  • 2.5L I4 — 150 cu in, OHV
  • 4.0L I6 — 242 cu in, OHV

Trims

  • SE
  • Sahara
  • Sport

Known issues on the 1998 Wrangler. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year: a hydraulic service-brake fault where a loss of brake fluid can lower brake-line pressure and increase stopping distance, an equipment defect that could strike and injure persons outside the vehicle, and a fuel-delivery fuel-pump leak that could result in a fire in the presence of an ignition source. Owners have filed 401 complaints and Jeep has issued 67 technical service bulletins for the year.

From a routine service interval to a sensor diagnosis or a hard-to-trace wiring fault, it keeps you on the OEM procedure and the correct specification for your specific 1998 Wrangler.

NHTSA #06E02200013/03/2006Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAN

Consequence

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTAN

Remedy

AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE

NHTSA #04E04100007/06/2004Component: EQUIPMENT

BESTOP AFTERMARKET REAR SHELL ROOF RACKS,MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 27 AND MAY 20, 2004, DESIGNED FOR USE WITH THE BESTOP HARDTOP MADE FOR THE 1986-1995 AND 1997-2003 JEEP WRANGLER. THE COCKPIT COVE

Consequence

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE COCKPIT COULD CAUSE INJURY BY STRIKING PERSONS OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE OR COULD B

Remedy

BESTOP WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHAR

NHTSA #06E01100001/02/2006Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DOD

Consequence

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECAL

TSB #10229256

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicl

TSB #10221686

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicl

TSB #10191460

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

TSB #10175735

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are neces

TSB #10175510

DIPAP Requirements - Addition of Jeep Wrangler (JL/JK) and Jeep Gladiator (JT) Hard Top and Targa Top Panel Replacements - All Dealers (Rev. A)

TSB #10020666

REPROGRAM PCM AND INSPECT CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *KB

TSB #10020334

STEERING SHIMMY. *TT

TSB #10019535

PRIMARY DOOR WEATHERSTRIP WATER LEAK AT A-PILLAR BELT LINE. *TT

Showing the 8 most recent of 67 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

19990802Component: STEERINGCrash reported4 injured

WHILE DRIVING ON RT 84 IN NEW YORK STATE STEERING WENT OUT CAUSEING THE JEEP TO BE THROWN ACROSS THREE LANES OF THE INTERSTATE.THE JEEP THEN ROLLED OVER DOWN THE MEDIUM STRIP. DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM

20020909Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMCrash reported1 injured

AFTER APPLYING BRAKES ON RAINSLICK ROAD VEHICLE HYDROPLANED INTO THE REAREND OF A PICKUP. I HIT THE STEERING WHEEL TWICE BEFORE THE SEATBELT 'CAUGHT'.... 2 BROKEN TEETH, BRAIN TRAUMA & CONCUSSION, MAN

20011001Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCHCrash reported1 injured

THE JEEP WAS IN PARK WHEN I GOT OUT TO MAIL A LETTER. I LEFT MY DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OPEN. THE JEEP SLIPPED OUT OF PARK AND KNOCKED ME DOWN. NEXT , THE OPEN DOOR SMASHED OUR MAILBOX INTO ME. THE JEEP

20010328Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported1 injured

FRONT CRASH AT 30-40 MPH, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK

20000317Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported1 injured

WHILE DRIVING IT WAS RAINING AND SOMEONE CUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER VEHICLE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Showing the 5 most serious of 401 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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