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Axle Ratio & Identification

Axle build date and manufacturer's number are stamped on cover side of 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.

AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION

Axle Ratio (Front Axles) Ring Gear Diameter
Model 181 (1)
3.07:1 7 1/8" (181 mm)
3.55:1 7 1/8" (181 mm)
3.73:1 7 1/8" (181 mm)
4.10:1 7 1/8" (181 mm)
Model 186 (2)
3.07:1 7 1/3" (186 mm)
3.55:1 7 1/3" (186 mm)
3.73:1 7 1/3" (186 mm)
4.10:1 7 1/3" (186 mm)
Model 194 (3)
3.07:1 7 9/16" (192 mm)
3.55:1 7 9/16" (192 mm)
3.73:1 7 9/16" (192 mm)
4.10:1 7 9/16" (192 mm)
Model 198 (4)
3.07:1 7 4/5" (198 mm)
3.55:1 7 4/5" (198 mm)
3.73:1 7 4/5" (198 mm)
4.10:1 7 4/5" (198 mm)
8 1/4" (5)
3.07:1 8 1/4" (210 mm)
3.55:1 8 1/4" (210 mm)
4.10:1 8 1/4" (210 mm)
Model 216
3.07:1 (6) 8 1/2" (216 mm)
3.55:1 (7) 8 1/2" (216 mm)
3.73:1 (8) 8 1/2" (216 mm)
4.10:1 (6) 8 1/2" (216 mm)
Model 226 (9)
3.55:1 8 9/10" (226 mm)
3.73:1 8 9/10" (226 mm)
(1) Model 181 front axle is used on all models except '99 Grand Cherokee.
(2) Model 186 front axle used on '99 Grand Cherokee only.
(3) Model 194 axle is used on all models except '99 Grand Cherokee.
(4) Model 198 axle is used on '99 Grand Cherokee only.
(5) Optional 8 1/4" rear axle for Cherokee only.
(6) Model 216 axle used on Wrangler only.
(7) Model 216 axle used on '98 Grand Cherokee and Wrangler.
(8) Model 216 axle used on '98 Grand Cherokee only.
(9) Model 226 axle used on '99 Grand Cherokee only.