Axle Ratio & Identification

Axle build date and manufacturer's number are stamped on passenger side axle tube near housing cover. Axle assembly part number, gear ratio and identification tag is attached to left side of housing cover. See Fig 1 .

AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION (FRONT AXLE) ⁽¹⁾

Axle Ratio

Pinion/Ring Gear Tooth Combinations

Ring Gear Diameter

3.07:1

14/43

7 1/8 In. (181 mm)

3.55:1

11/39

7 1/8 In. (181 mm)

4.10:1

9/37

7 1/8 In. (181 mm)

⁽¹⁾	Model 30 axle used on all models.

AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION (REAR AXLE)

Axle Ratio

Pinion/Ring Gear Tooth Combinations

Ring Gear Diameter

2.72:1 ⁽¹⁾

18/49

8 1/2 In. (216 mm)

3.07:1 ⁽²⁾

14/43

7 9/16 In. (192 mm)

3.07:1 ⁽¹⁾

14/43

8 1/2 In. (216 mm)

3.31:1 ⁽¹⁾

13/43

8 1/2 In. (216 mm)

3.54:1 ⁽¹⁾

13/46

8 1/2 In. (216 mm)

3.55:1 ⁽²⁾

11/39

7 9/16 In. (192 mm)

3.55:1 ⁽³⁾

11/39

8 1/4 In. (209 mm)

4.09:1 ⁽¹⁾

11/45

8 1/2 In. (216 mm)

4.10:1 ⁽²⁾

9/37

7 9/16 In. (192 mm)

⁽¹⁾	Model 44 axle used on Comanche optional Metric Ton Package.

⁽²⁾	Model 35 axle used on all models.

⁽³⁾	Optional rear axle for Cherokee models only.

Fig 1: Locating Drive Axle Identification Tag

Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS.