This comprehensive Dodge Spirit Service Repair Manual provides a detailed guide to maintaining and repairing your vehicle. Covering all models from 1989 to 1995, it's an essential resource for both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.
The manual delves into every aspect of your Dodge Spirit, covering essential maintenance procedures, in-depth engine repair information, transmission troubleshooting, cooling system diagnostics, fuel and exhaust system analysis, ignition and electrical system repair, brake and brake assembly maintenance, wheel and tire specifications, steering and suspension adjustments, frame and bodywork repair, wiring diagrams for electrical troubleshooting, and comprehensive fault finding and troubleshooting guides.
With high-quality illustrations and diagrams, the manual ensures a clear understanding of every repair procedure. It's the same type of information used by automotive professionals, enabling you to diagnose and resolve a wide range of issues with your Dodge Spirit.
The Dodge Spirit, a compact car produced by Chrysler from 1989 to 1995, marked a significant departure from the brand's traditional muscle car image. The Spirit was designed to compete directly with the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, offering fuel efficiency, affordability, and practicality to a broader market. It was built on Chrysler's "K" platform, sharing its underpinnings with the Plymouth Acclaim and Eagle Premier. Available in various trims, including the ES, ES Turbo, RT, and RT Turbo, the Spirit offered a range of engine options, including a 2.2-liter four-cylinder, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, and a turbocharged 2.2-liter four-cylinder. The Spirit's styling was contemporary for its time, featuring a smooth, aerodynamic body with a sculpted front end.
The Spirit's appeal lay in its combination of value and features. While it offered a standard five-speed manual transmission, a four-speed automatic was also available. The Spirit's interior was well-appointed for its class, with comfortable seats and a user-friendly dashboard. However, the Spirit faced challenges in the face of stiff competition from Japanese rivals. While reliable, it was criticized for its somewhat bland styling and unimpressive performance compared to its counterparts. Despite its shortcomings, the Dodge Spirit served as a successful entry point for Chrysler into the compact car market, laying the groundwork for future models like the Neon and Stratus.