This comprehensive Jeep J10 Standard Cab Pickup 1979 Workshop Repair Service Manual provides detailed information for servicing, maintaining, and troubleshooting your vehicle. It covers all models, engines, trim levels, and transmission types. This manual offers a complete and intact set of information, ensuring you have access to all necessary content without any missing or corrupt pages. The content within this manual is the same as that used by professional service and repair shops.
The manual provides a wealth of information, including detailed diagrams and instructions for specific repairs. It is written by the manufacturers and covers a wide range of topics, including general maintenance, troubleshooting, engine service and repair, transmission service and repair, brake system, wiring diagrams, electrical system, suspension, periodic lubrication, steering, cooling system, fuel injection/fuel system, emission system, heater/air conditioning, engine control system, chassis/body, restraint system, interior, differential/drive, and axle.
This manual features detailed substeps that expand on repair procedures, notes, cautions, and warnings throughout each chapter to highlight critical information. Numbered instructions guide you through every repair procedure step by step, with bold figure numbers making it easy to match illustrations with instructions. Detailed illustrations, drawings, and photos guide you through every procedure, with enlarged insets helping you identify and examine parts in detail. Additionally, a numbered table of contents provides easy access to the information you need quickly. The manual also simplifies diagnosing and repairing problems with your vehicle's electrical system by combining troubleshooting and electrical service procedures with detailed wiring diagrams.
The Jeep J10 Standard Cab Pickup, produced from 1976 to 1987, was a classic workhorse that showcased the brand's ruggedness and versatility. While often overshadowed by its larger sibling, the J20, the J10 offered a more compact and maneuverable platform, proving popular among businesses and individuals seeking a durable and dependable pickup truck. Built on a sturdy ladder frame chassis with a 110.4-inch wheelbase, the J10 provided a solid foundation for hauling heavy loads. The J10 Standard Cab Pickup was powered by a range of engine options, including the 258 cubic-inch inline-six, the 360 cubic-inch V8, and the optional 401 cubic-inch V8, providing a blend of power and fuel efficiency. The J10 came standard with a four-speed manual transmission, while a three-speed automatic was available as an option.
The 1979 model year J10 Standard Cab Pickup maintained the classic Jeep styling, featuring a distinctive grille with the iconic seven-slot design, boxy bodywork, and a spacious cargo bed. The interior, while utilitarian, offered a comfortable and functional cabin, with vinyl bench seats and a dashboard layout focused on practicality. The J10 was equipped with a solid front axle and leaf spring suspension, providing excellent ground clearance and off-road capability. The standard cab configuration offered a tight but functional workspace, allowing for easy access to the engine bay and other mechanical components. The J10 was also known for its impressive towing capacity, making it a popular choice for towing trailers and hauling heavy equipment. While the J10 may not have been the most luxurious or feature-rich pickup truck of its time, its durability, reliability, and off-road capabilities made it a favorite among those who needed a dependable workhorse for a variety of tasks.