Axle Ratio & Identification

Axle build date and manufacturer number are stamped on passenger-side axle tube near housing cover. Axle assembly part number, gear ratio and identification tag is attached to housing cover bolts. See AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION table. See Fig 1 .

AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION

Axle Ratio

Pinion/Ring Gear Tooth Combinations

Ring Gear Diameter

Front Axle ⁽¹⁾

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)

Rear Axle

2.72:1 ⁽²⁾

18/49

8 1/2 In. (216 mm)

3.07:1 ⁽³⁾

14/43

7 9/16 In. (192 mm)

3.07:1 ⁽²⁾

14/43

8 1/2 In. (216 mm)

3.31:1 ⁽²⁾

13/43

8 1/2 In. (216 mm)

3.54:1 ⁽²⁾

13/46

8 1/2 In. (216 mm)

3.55:1 ⁽³⁾

11/39

7 9/16 In. (192 mm)

3.55:1 ⁽⁴⁾

11/39

8 1/4 In. (209 mm)

4.09:1 ⁽²⁾

11/45

8 1/2 In. (216 mm)

4.10:1 ⁽³⁾

9/37

7 9/16 In. (192 mm)

⁽¹⁾	Model 30 axle used on all models.

⁽²⁾	Model 44 axle used on Comanche optional Metric Ton Package.

⁽³⁾	Model 35 axle used on all models.

⁽⁴⁾	Optional rear axle for Cherokee models only.

Fig 1: Locating Drive Axle Identification Tag

Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS.