JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual
Manufacturer: JEEP, Model Year: 1988, Model line: CHEROKEE, Model: JEEP CHEROKEE 1988Pages: 1378, PDF Size: 19.9 MB
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![JEEP CHEROKEE 1988 Service Repair Manual Restricted .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Surface cracks (dry-
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Restricted .............. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Surface cracks (dry-
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VACUUM REGULATOR SOLENOIDS
VACUUM REGULATOR SOLENOID INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
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(2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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VACUUM TUBES
See VACUUM HOSES, TUBES AND CONNECTIONS (NON-METALLIC) .
VEHICLE SPEED SENSORS
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
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Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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VOLUME AIR FLOW SENSORS
VOLUME AIR FLOW SENSOR INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
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Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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WASTE GATE CONTROL SOLENOIDS
WASTE GATE CONTROL SOLENOID INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads damaged ........ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
threads stripped
(threads missing) ...... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Contaminated ............ A ........... ( 2) Require repair or
replacement.
Inoperative ............. B ........... ( 3) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Resistance out of
specification .......... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Restricted, affecting
performance ............ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
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Threads damaged ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Threads stripped (threads
missing) ............... A ............ Require replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
(1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Determine source of contamination, such as engine coolant,
fuel, metal particles, or water. Require repair or
replacement.
( 3) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification. Some components may be serviceable;
check for accepted cleaning procedure.
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WASTE GATES AND BOOST CONTROL MECHANISMS
WASTE GATE AND BOOST CONTROL MECHANISM INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Boost pressure
incorrect .............. A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement. Further
inspection required.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Incorrect boost pressure includes intermittent operation
or out of OEM specification.
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WATER PUMPS (ELECTRIC)
WATER PUMP (ELECTRIC) INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 2) Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Missing ................. C ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... 2 ............ Suggest replacement.
Rotation incorrect for
application ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
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Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Vibration ............... 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Wire lead conductors
exposed ................ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead corroded ...... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead open .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Wire lead shorted ....... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
( 2) - Check fan motor/controls. Inoperative includes
intermittent operation or out of OEM specification.
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WATER PUMPS (NON-ELECTRIC)
WATER PUMP (NON-ELECTRIC) INSPECTION \
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Condition Code Procedure
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
corroded ............... A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Corrosion (internal) is
excessive, affecting
performance ............ A ............ Require replacement.
Corrosion (internal) is
excessive, not affecting
performance ............ 2 . Suggest cooling system service.
Inoperative ............. A ........ ( 1) Require replacement.
Leaking ................. A ............ Require replacement.
Noisy ................... A ............ Require replacement.
Rotation incorrect for
application ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Shaft bent .............. A ............ Require replacement.
( 1) - Inoperative includes intermittent operation or out of
OEM specification.
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WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS
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Condition Code Procedure
Application incorrect ... B .. Require repair or replacement.
Attaching hardware
broken ................. A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Attaching hardware
missing ................ C .......... Require replacement of
hardware.
Attaching hardware not
functioning ............ A ... Require repair or replacement
of hardware.
Connector broken ........ A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector (Weatherpack
type) leaking .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Connector melted ........ A ........... (1) Require repair or
replacement.
Connector missing ....... C ............ Require replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors exposed ..... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Insulation damaged,
conductors not exposed . 1 ............ Suggest replacement.
Open .................... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Protective shield
(conduit) melted ....... 2 ........... ( 1) Suggest repair or
replacement.
Protective shield
(conduit) missing ...... 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Resistance (voltage drop)
out of specification ... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Routed incorrectly ...... B ................. Require repair.
Secured incorrectly ..... B ................. Require repair.
Shorted ................. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal broken ......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal burned, affecting
performance ............ A ........... ( 1) Require repair or
replacement.
Terminal burned, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded,
affecting performance .. A .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal corroded, not
affecting performance .. 2 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, affecting
performance ............ B .. Require repair or replacement.
Terminal loose, not
affecting performance .. 1 .. Suggest repair or replacement.
Voltage drop out of
specification .......... A .. Require repair or replacement.
( 1) - Determine cause and correct prior to repair or
replacement of part.
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A - E N G IN E/V IN ID
1988 J e ep C hero ke e
1984-89 ENGINE PERFORMANCE
Chrysler Motors/Jeep VIN Code Identification
Jeep; Cherokee, Wagoneer
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
VIN CODE LOCATION
The Vehicle identification number (VIN) is located on the
left side of the dash panel at the base of the windshield.
VIN CODE ID EXPLANATION
Numbers preceding the explanations in the legend below refer
to the sequence of characters as listed on VIN identification label.
See VIN example below.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
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1 - Manufacturing Country
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* United States
2 - Company/Make
J * Chrysler Motors/Jeep
3 - Type (1984-88)
C * Multi-Purpose Vehicle
D * Incomplete Vehicle
3 - Type (1989)
3 * Multi-Purpose Vehicle
6 * Incomplete Vehicle
7 * Truck
4 - Engine Type (1984-88)
B * 2.1L (128 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder Turbo (Diesel)
H * 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder TBI (Gasoline)
U * 2.5L (150 Cu. In.) 4-Cylinder 1 Bbl. (Gasoline)
W * 2.8L (171 Cu. In.) V6 2 Bbl. (Gasoline)
M * 4.0L (242 Cu. In.) 6-Cylinder (Gasoline)
4 - GVWR (1989)
E * 3001-4000
F * 4001-5000
G * 5001-6000
H * 6001-7000
5 - Transmission/(Transfer Case) (1984-88)
L * 5-Speed Manual Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
X * 4-Speed Manual Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
B * Auto Floor Shift (Part Time 4WD)
C * Auto Floor Shift (Full Time 4WD)
E * Auto Column Shift (Part Time 4WD)
J * Auto Column Shift (Full Time 4WD)
A * Auto Column Shift (2WD)
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S * 4-Speed Manual Floor Shift (2WD)
D * Auto Floor Shift (2WD)
W * 5-Speed Manual Shift (2WD)
5 - Car Line (1989)
J * Cherokee 4WD
N * Wagoneer 4WD
T * Cherokee 2WD
6 - Body Style (4WD) (1984-88)
75 * Wagoneer Wagon 4-Door
77 * Cherokee Wagon 2-Door
78 * Cherokee Wagon 4-Door
6 - Series (1989)
2 * Base (L)
3 * Pioneer (M)
5 * Laredo (P)
7 * Limited (X)
7 - Body Style (2WD) (1984-1988)
73 * Cherokee Wagon 2-Door
74 * Cherokee Wagon 4-Door
7 - Body Style (1989)
5 * 4-Door Wagon
7 * 2-Door Wagon
8 * 4-Door Wagon
8 - Trim Package (1984-88)
1 * Custom
2 * Pioneer
3 * Chief
4 * Laredo
5 * Wagoneer
6 * Limited
K * Cherokee Base (2WD)
L * Pioneer (2WD)
M * Laredo (2WD)
8 - Engine (1989)
E * 2.5L
L * 4.0L
P * 2.5L
S * 4.0L
9 - Check Digit
* Manufacturer Assigned
10 - Model Year
E * 1984
F * 1985
G * 1986
H * 1987
J * 1988
K * 1989
11 - Assembly Plant
J * Brampton, Ontario, Canada
L * Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 1
P * Toledo, Ohio Plant No. 2
T * Toledo, Ohio
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12-17 - Sequential Serial Number
* Production Sequence