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1998 Jeep Cherokee - Specifications

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Engine

Engine Type Gas I6

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 190 @ 4600

Displacement 4.0L/242

Engine Order Code ERH

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 225 @ 3000

Fuel System SMPI

Transmission

Trans Order Code DDQ

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.33

Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.22

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.79

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 1.00

Trans Type 5

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.44

Clutch Size (in) 10.5

Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.83

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low 2.72

Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.07

Brakes

Brake ABS System NA

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 9.00 X 2.50

Brake Type Power

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.4

Steering Type Power

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.9

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code TRL

Rear Tire Size P225/75R15

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code TRL

Spare Tire Size T125/90D16

Front Tire Size P225/75R15

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Rear Wheel Material Steel

Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in) 15 x 7

Spare Wheel Material Steel

Front Wheel Material Steel

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear Solid Axle

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front Quadra-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Leaf Springs

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