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 are attached to the left side of the housing cover. See AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION table.
AXLE RATIO & IDENTIFICATION
| Axle Ratio | Ring Gear Diameter | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.07:1 | ||
| 181 Cherokee & Jeep Wrangler | 7 1/8" (181 mm) | |
| 186 Cherokee | 7 1/8" (181 mm) | |
| 186 Grand Cherokee | 7 1/3" (186 mm) | |
| 3.55:1 | ||
| 181 Cherokee & Jeep Wrangler | 7 1/8" (181 mm) | |
| 186 Cherokee | 7 1/8" (181 mm) | |
| 186 Grand Cherokee | 7 1/3" (186 mm) | |
| 3.73:1 | ||
| 181 Cherokee & Jeep Wrangler | 7 1/8" (181 mm) | |
| 186 Cherokee | 7 1/8" (181 mm) | |
| 186 Grand Cherokee | 7 1/3" (186 mm) | |
| 4.10:1 | ||
| 181 Cherokee & Jeep Wrangler | 7 1/8" (181 mm) | |
| 186 Cherokee | 7 1/8" (181 mm) | |
| 186 Grand Cherokee | 7 1/3" (186 mm) | |