Jeep Cherokee
คงไม่ต้องพูดกันแล้วว่า Cherokee คันแรกของโลกตั้งแต่ปี 1984 หรือเมื่อประมาณ 17 ปีมาแล้ว
สามารถครองใจคนทั้งโลกที่รัก Jeep ได้มากขนาดไหน ในเมืองไทยตั้งแต่มี Cherokee คันแรก
เมื่อ 1994 หรือเมือ 7 ปีที่ผ่านมาไม่เคย มีรถออฟโรดคันไหนทำได้แบบ Cherokee ด้วยยอดขาย
มากมายถึงปีละ 2000-3000 คันในปี 1995-1997
ตัวแทนความเป็น Cherokee จริงๆ คงต้องยกให้ Cherokee 4.0L limited และ 2.5L sport
วันนี้เราจะมาคุยกันในเรื่องของพระเอกของเราทั้ง 2 คนครับ
Dimensions
(There may be small differences, dependent upon trim level and/or optional equipment)

Wheelbase = 101.4"
Overall length = 165.3" - 168.8"
Overall width = 67.9" - 70.5"
Track = 58"
Height = 64" (with roof rack 66.8")
Ground clearance from differentials = 7.3" (Upcountry = 8.3")
Approach angle = 37.6º - 38º
Departure angle = 31º - 32.1º
Breakover angle = 21º - 21.9º
Curb weight 2wd = 2,891 lbs - 2,993 lbs
Curb weight 4wd = 3,057 lbs - 3,386 lbs
Cargo capacity = 71.0 cu ft.
Body
The body comes in both 2-door and 4-door styles with a rear hatch (liftgate).

In 94 side-impact beams were added to the doors and roof was strengthened. The 3rd brakelight was
added to the top of the liftgate as well.

In 96 the body structure was strengthened some...it was not noticeable in overall appearance.

In 97 the body and interior were redesigned. Most noticeably it gave the body smoother lines by
changing the bumpers, flares, and moldings. The front fender was trimmed just below the headlights and
replaced with plastic bumper endcaps that wrap around to the wheel well. The windshield washer bottle
was relocated to the inside of the drivers side front fender and the liftgate was also changed from
fiberglass to sheet metal.
Engines
2.5L I4 carburated - 105 hp @ 5000 rpm, 132 ft lb torque @ 2800 rpm - used in 84-85 models

2.5L I4 TBI (fuel injected) - 117 hp @ 5000 rpm, 135 ftlb @ 3500 rpm - used in 86 and updated in 87-90
to 121hp

2.5L I4 MPI (multi-port injection) - 130 hp @ 5250 rpm, 139 ft lb @ 3250 rpm - used in 91-00

GM 2.8L V6 - 115 hp @ 4800 rpm, 145 ft lb @ 2400 rpm - used in 84-86

Renault 2.1L 4cyl. Turbo Diesel - 85 hp @ 3750 rpm, 132 ft lb @ 2750 rpm - used in 85-87

Italian VM 2.5L Turbo Diesel - 140 hp, 236 ft lb torque - used in overseas XJs

4.0L I6 EFI "Power Tech" - 177 hp @ 4750 rpm, 220 ft lb @ 4000 rpm - used 87-90

4.0L I6 MPI "Power Tech HO" (High Output) - 190 hp @ 4750 rpm, 220 ft lb @ 4,000 rpm - used in
91-95 and updated in 96-01 to 225 ft lb torque @ 3000 rpm (00-01 models use a distributorless ignition
system)
Transmissions
Manual Transmissions

AX4 - 4 speed manual - manufactured by Aisin - used 84-86 with 2.5L I4 and 2.8L V6 engines
T4 & T5 - 4 & 5 speed manual - manufactured by Borg Warner - used 84-86 with 2.5L I4 and 2.8L V6
engines
BA10/5 - 5 speed manual - manufactured by Peugot - used only up to 89
AX5 - 5 speed manual - manufactured by Aisin - used with 2.8L V6 and 87+ with 2.5L I4
AX15 - 5 speed manual - manufactured by Aisin - used with 4.0L I6 engines
NV3550 - 5 speed manual - manufactured by New Venture - used in 00-01 in SE models with 4.0L I6
engines
Automatic Transmissions
Torqueflight 904 - 3 speed automatic - used 84-86 with 2.8L V6 and 2.5L I4 engines
30RH - 3 speed automatic - used with 2.5L I4 engine 94?-00
AW4 - 4 speed automatic, electronically controlled - manufactured by Aisin - used from 87-01 (87-91
models include a Power/Comfort button that adjusts the shift points)
Driveshafts
Front Driveshaft - On 84-87 XJs (NP207 t-case) the front shaft is a "GKN" style shaft. On 87-01 XJs
(NP231/242 t-case) the front is a "double cardan" two-piece driveshaft with a CV joint at the transfer
case end.

Rear Driveshaft - The rear is a one-piece shaft with standard u-joints at both ends. The slip yoke is
located on the output shaft of the transfer case. On 84-95 models, the yoke slides in and out of the
transfer case and is lubricated by the ATF fluid internally. On 96-01 due to a design change, the slip
yoke is external (does not slide in and out of the transfer case). This slip yoke is covered with a rubber
boot.
Axles
Front Axles

Dana 30 high pinion - reverse cut - 27 spline, 1.16" diameter shafts, 7.13" ring gear - used 84-99
(some axles through 91 are vacuum disconnect, 92+ are non-disconnect, 89-95 with ABS have 5-297x
u-joints, all 95+ have 5-297x u-joints, all others have 5-260x u-joints)

Dana 30 low pinion - standard cut - 27 spline, 1.16" diameter shafts, 7.13" ring gear, 5-297x u-joints -
used 00-01

Rear Axles

Dana 35 non c-clip - 27 spline, 1.18" diameter shafts, 7.58" ring gear, 2.62" axle tube - used 84-89

Dana 35 c-clip - 27 spline, 1.18" diameter shafts, 7.58" ring gear, 2.62" axle tube - used 90-01

Chrysler 8.25 - 27 spline, 1.17" diameter shafts, 8.25" ring gear, 3" axle tube - used 91-96

Chrysler 8.25 - 29 spline, 1.21" diameter shafts, 8.25" ring gear, 3" axle tube - used 97-01

Dana 44 non c-clip - 30 spline, 1.31" diameter shafts, 8.5" ring gear, 2.75" axle tube - used 87-89 on
some (not all) XJs equipped with towing package.

Note: Dana 35 axles sometimes referred to as Dana 35C - The "C" does not stand for c-clip. It stands
for "custom" meaning it came from Dana unfinished.

Note: 8.25 axles - none of these axles were used on XJ's with ABS brakes. If you have ABS, you have
the Dana 35. Without ABS you could have either axle. 8.25 axles are c-clip.
Gearing

3.07 - used with 4.0L engine / manual transmission
3.31 - only available on older (pre87?) 2 door XJs with "Fuel Economy" package
3.55 - used with 4.0L engine / automatic transmission
3.73 - found in some XJs with the towing package
4.10 - used with 2.5L engine usually, and older XJs with the "Off-Highway Vehicle" package.
Cooling Systems
Open style - any normal cooling system used today. Opposite of closed style described below.

Closed style - has no radiator cap and utilizes a pressure bottle. This style cooling system was used in
87-90 XJs.
Airbags

Drivers side airbag (mechanical) was added in 1995.
Passenger side airbag was added in 1997. Airbags changed from mechanical to electronic in this year
also.