Description
The Cherokee (XJ) has been produced since 1984.
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.
Production Information
| Year |
Serial Number Range |
Production |
| 1984 |
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| 1985 |
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| 1986 |
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| 1987 |
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| 1988 |
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| 1989 |
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| 1990 |
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| 1991 |
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| 1992 |
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| 1993 |
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| 1994 |
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| 1995 |
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| 1996 |
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| 1997 |
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Serial Number Locations
Serial numbers are located on the . . .
