Daihatsu Charade 1987 Workshop Manual – Factory Chassis Repairs

If you have a Daihatsu Charade 1987 Workshop Manual on your workbench, you are holding the same document that Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. published in April 1987. This is not a scanned copy from a forum or a third-party reprint. 538 pages of chassis-specific procedures for clutch, transmission, suspension, brakes, steering, body, and electrical. I have pulled enough wrenches to know that guessing torque specs or following generic wiring diagrams costs you time and parts. This manual stops that.

Daihatsu Charade 1987 Workshop Manual: Section Overview

The foreword points you to the companion engine manual for CB and CL engines – this is chassis only. Section index: General Information, Clutch, Manual Transmission, Automatic Transmission, Front Axle & Suspension, Rear Axle & Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Body, Body Electrical, Appendix. Each section starts with a schematic of components, then the servicing procedure, then troubleshooting tables. You get SST (special service tool) references and a Table of Tightening Torque on page 1-3. That page alone saves you from wrecking fasteners.

Clutch and Transmission Procedures

Section 2 covers the clutch fully – removal, inspection, reassembly. Sections 3 and 4 deal with manual and automatic transmissions. The manual includes all disassembly steps and gear train clearances. Factory torque values for bellhousing bolts, pressure plate bolts, and drive flange nuts are listed in the torque table. You will also find the Manual Transmission section useful for understanding internal components, but the OEM procedure is what you need for a rebuild that lasts. Daihatsu Charade 1978 Technical Manual covers earlier models – different bellhousing pattern, so do not mix them.

Suspension and Steering: Factory Alignment Specs

Sections 5, 6, and 7 give you front and rear axle/suspension and steering. Camber, caster, toe-in, kingpin inclination – all factory specified. No aftermarket guesswork. The manual also shows you the correct jacking points and support points for safety stands and two-post lifts (page 1-6). Ignore those and you bend floor pans or ruin alignment bushings. DAIHATSU CHARADE 1987 Workshop Manual is the only source you should trust for these numbers.

What About Electrical Wiring?

Section 10 – Body Electrical – together with the wiring diagram section in General Information gives you complete circuits. Interior lights, wipers, instrument cluster, door switches. No vague aftermarket sketches. Each wire is color-coded and pinouts are listed. Use this when you chase a short or replace a seized relay. Pair it with the engine manual for ECU pinouts. Daihatsu CB-23, CB-61, CB-80 1987 Workshop Manual covers those power units.

4 Safety Warnings That Save Time

The General Information section spells out jacking and lifting points explicitly. Page 1-6 shows where to place the two-post lift pads. I have seen techs lift from the outer rail and dent rocker panels – this manual tells you exactly where. Using safety stands? It shows the reinforced underbody points. Do not skip this. Manual Transmission resources online might give you generic lift spots, but they are not specific to the Charade frame.

Does this manual cover the CB-80 engine?

No, this is chassis only. You need the separate engine manual.

What torque values are listed?

The manual includes a Table of Tightening Torque on page 1-3 for all major fasteners: engine mounts, transmission bolts, suspension arms, brake calipers – over 60 different torque values. Engine-specific torques are in the engine manual.

Can I use this for a 1988 Charade?

The 1987 manual covers chassis for that model year. Daihatsu often carried over parts, but specifications may differ. Torque values, wiring colors, and suspension geometry could change. Using a 1987 manual for a 1988 is a risk. You are better off getting the correct year manual. However, if your 1988 is essentially the same body style, you can cross-reference but verify with actual hardware. I have seen mismatches in brake rotor sizes. Proceed with caution.

Is this manual a digital download?

Yes. You receive a digital PDF of the original factory print. No watermarks, no reprints. Same content as the paper manual.

This Daihatsu Charade Workshop Manual is the only document you should trust for chassis repairs. Every spec came from the factory line in 1987. Do not gamble with aftermarket data. Download the Factory Manual and get the job done right.