Target Audience:
Dodge Spirit 1992 owners, DIY mechanics, professional repair shops
Vehicle Segment:
Compact/Mid-size sedan and coupe, competing with vehicles like the Ford Tempo, Chevrolet Cavalier, and Honda Accord of the era.
Advantage:
Provides factory-level information comparable to manuals used in local service/repair shops, enabling significant cost savings on repairs.
Content Quality:
COMPLETE and INTACT, no MISSING/CORRUPT part or pages, Hundreds of pages of diagrams and detailed information.
Utility:
Enables DIY repairs, saving hundreds to thousands of dollars in repair bills.
Scope:
All Models, Engines, Trim, and Transmission Types
Additional Coverage:
PLUS A LOT MORE INFO!!!
Estimated Pages:
Hundreds of pages (as stated in product description)
Type:
Workshop Service Repair Manual
Powertrain:
Engine Service/Repair, Transmission Service/Repair, Cooling System, Fuel Injection/Fuel System, Emission System, Engine Control System, Differential/Drive, Axle
Chassis:
Brake System, Suspension, Steering, Chassis/Body
Electrical And Comfort:
Wiring Diagram, Electrical System, Heater/Air Conditioner, Restraint System, Interior
Exhaust System:
Covers inspection, repair, and replacement of exhaust components like mufflers, catalytic converters, and pipes.
Fuel System:
Includes fuel pump operation, fuel filter replacement, fuel line diagnostics, and injector cleaning procedures.
Maintenance:
General Maintenance, Periodic Lubrication
Diagnostics And Repair:
Troubleshooting, Detailed substeps, Notes, Cautions, Warnings, Numbered instructions, Repair procedures
Assembly Disassembly:
Disassembly, Assembly, Cleaning, Reinstalling procedures
Diagnostics:
Troubleshooting and electrical service procedures are combined with detailed wiring diagrams for ease of use.
Troubleshooting Guidelines:
Step-by-step troubleshooting guides for common symptoms, often cross-referenced with wiring diagrams.
Depth:
Professional technician level, comprehensive diagnostic, repair, and maintenance information
Illustrations And Diagrams:
Detailed illustrations, drawings, and photos guide through every procedure; Enlarged inset helps identify and examine parts in detail.
Illustrations Detail:
Illustrations include component locations, exploded views for assembly/disassembly, and wiring schematics.
Engine Options Covered:
All Engines (Specifics vary by original manual content, but typically included 2.5L 4-cylinder and 3.0L V6)
Typical Engines:
2.5L Turbocharged (e.g., Turbo I) Inline-4, 3.0L Mitsubishi V6 (6G72). Specific engine codes would be detailed in the manual.
Engine Power Delivery:
Detailed information on power and torque output for all covered engine variants, as well as engine management systems.
Engine Displacements:
2.5 Liters (Turbo I), 3.0 Liters (V6).
Fuel System Coverage:
Fuel Injection and Fuel System components, including fuel pump, injectors, fuel pressure regulator, and fuel lines.
Transmission Options Covered:
All Transmission Types (Typically included manual and automatic transmissions)
Transmission Types:
A523 5-speed manual, A604 4-speed automatic (Ultradrive).
Transmission Features:
Detailed service and repair procedures for clutch, gearbox, torque converter, valve body, and transmission control systems.
Safety Features Covered:
Restraint System (airbags, seatbelts), brake system safety features.
Active Safety:
Information on ABS (if equipped), power steering system.
Passive Safety:
Detailed coverage of the restraint system, including SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) components and diagnostics.
Audio System:
Information related to the factory radio and speaker system, including wiring and troubleshooting.
Cruise Control:
Details on the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the cruise control system.
Wiring Diagrams:
Comprehensive wiring diagrams are a key feature, allowing for detailed diagnosis of electrical circuits and components.
Recommended Intervals:
Manual provides detailed recommended service intervals for oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks, spark plugs, belts, etc., based on mileage and time.
Engine Tune Up:
Provides procedures and specifications for spark plug replacement (type, gap), ignition timing adjustment, and PCV valve service.
Engine Oil:
Specifies correct API service classification and SAE viscosity grade for engine oil (e.g., SAE 5W-30, SAE 10W-30, depending on climate and engine variant).
Coolant:
Details coolant type (e.g., ethylene glycol based) and recommended mixture ratio (typically 50/50 with distilled water).
Transmission Fluid:
Specifies correct ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) type (e.g., ATF+3 or equivalent) for automatic transmissions and gear oil for manual transmissions.
Brake Fluid:
Specifies DOT (Department of Transportation) specification for brake fluid (e.g., DOT 3).
Power Steering Fluid:
Details the type of power steering fluid and its reservoir capacity.
Coolant Capacity:
Specifies total cooling system capacity (e.g., approx. 7-9 quarts).
Common Problems:
The manual would address common issues for the 1992 Spirit, which might include power steering leaks, starter motor issues, occasional electrical gremlins, and HVAC system performance.
Brake System Maintenance:
Information on brake pad replacement, rotor inspection, brake fluid flushing, and parking brake adjustment.
Dodge Legacy:
Dodge, a marque of Chrysler Corporation (later DaimlerChrysler, then Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, now Stellantis), has a long history of producing a diverse range of vehicles, from sports cars to family sedans.
Spirit Lineage:
The Dodge Spirit was a compact sedan and coupe produced from 1989 to 1994. It was based on Chrysler's aging but cost-effective L platform (a descendant of the original K-car platform), sharing its underpinnings with the Plymouth Acclaim and Chrysler LeBaron.
Styling Updates:
The 1992 model saw minor styling updates, contributing to its overall appeal during the early 90s.
Manufacturing Location:
North America (assembly plants varied).
