Jeep Cherokee

Drive Train

Engine

The XJ came with the AMC 2.5L I4 engine standard and the GM 2.8L V6 optionally until '86. The 4.0L I6 was introduced in 1987.

Transmission

The AX-5 and BA 10/5 were used with the I4 and V6. The BA 10/5 was discontinued in 1989 and the AX-15 was used with the 4.0L I6.
Information on automatic transmissions will be added later.

Transfer Case

The NP-207 was used until 1987, after it the NP-231 (or NV for New Venture) was used.  The NP-207 and NP-231 are the Command-Trac transfer cases. The other transfer cases will be added later.

Front Axle

The Dana 30 was used as the front axle in the XJ.

Rear Axle

The Dana 35c is the axle most commonly found in the rear of the XJ. The Dana 44 was optional in some models with the towing package. The XJ also appears once in a while with a Chrysler 8.25" rear end.

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