Which repair manual?
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Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
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Which repair manual?
Hello everyone, first post here.
I'm about to pick up a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4x4. I'd like to get a repair/service manual, but I'm unsure which is best.
The Haynes?
The Chilton?
Which is the better manual? Or should I just purchase both? Thanks!
I'm about to pick up a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4x4. I'd like to get a repair/service manual, but I'm unsure which is best.
The Haynes?
Amazon.com: Jeep Cherokee,Wagoneer,Comanche,1984-2001 (Haynes Repair Manual) (0038345015533): Haynes Haynes: Books
The Chilton?
Amazon.com: Jeep Wagoneer/Commanche/Cherokee 1984-2001 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manuals) (9781563927102): Chilton: Books
Which is the better manual? Or should I just purchase both? Thanks!
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JMHO, check ebay or craigs list for a '96 specific Chrysler/Jeep factory service manual......it covers in detail bumper-2-bumper down to the last nut/bolt/screw.
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Year: 1997, 1993
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Hello everyone, first post here.
I'm about to pick up a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4x4. I'd like to get a repair/service manual, but I'm unsure which is best.
The Haynes?
Amazon.com: Jeep Cherokee,Wagoneer,Comanche,1984-2001 (Haynes Repair Manual) (0038345015533): Haynes Haynes: Books
The Chilton?
Amazon.com: Jeep Wagoneer/Commanche/Cherokee 1984-2001 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manuals) (9781563927102): Chilton: Books
Which is the better manual? Or should I just purchase both? Thanks!
I'm about to pick up a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Country 4x4. I'd like to get a repair/service manual, but I'm unsure which is best.
The Haynes?
Amazon.com: Jeep Cherokee,Wagoneer,Comanche,1984-2001 (Haynes Repair Manual) (0038345015533): Haynes Haynes: Books
The Chilton?
Amazon.com: Jeep Wagoneer/Commanche/Cherokee 1984-2001 (Chilton's Total Car Care Repair Manuals) (9781563927102): Chilton: Books
Which is the better manual? Or should I just purchase both? Thanks!
Both manuals assume some mechanical knowledge as they can't pack everything in a small affordable package.
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NEITHER.
The best manual hands down is the factory service manual. It is way more comprehensive and is not "generic" to many years.
Ebay is a good source. Others below. Good luck!
http://www.pacificcoastmanuals.com/F..._cherokee.html
http://www.greatlakesxj.com/tech.html
The best manual hands down is the factory service manual. It is way more comprehensive and is not "generic" to many years.
Ebay is a good source. Others below. Good luck!
http://www.pacificcoastmanuals.com/F..._cherokee.html
http://www.greatlakesxj.com/tech.html
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There is a parts guide along with service manuals for 97+ on the Morris 4x4 center web site
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowled...ex.htm#service
The great lakes XJ site also has a lot of technical information and documentation.
http://greatlakesxj.com/tech.html
These do require you to take the computer to the garage of print the pages.
I find that computers the automotive fluids to not mix well.
http://www.jeep4x4center.com/knowled...ex.htm#service
The great lakes XJ site also has a lot of technical information and documentation.
http://greatlakesxj.com/tech.html
These do require you to take the computer to the garage of print the pages.
I find that computers the automotive fluids to not mix well.
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