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(XJ)

PARTS CATALOG

ILLUSTRATION

AND

TEXT

(CHASSIS

BODY TRIM)

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INDEX TO INFORMATION

PAGES

The use

of

this

Catalog and the arrangement

of

information herein is explained in the General Infor-

mation Section

indexed below

.

Abbreviations

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Alphabetic Index

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Body Code Plate Interpretation

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Catalog Groups

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Titles

Contents

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Illustration Index

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How

to Use This Catalog and Locate Parts

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Illustration Numbering Index

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INDEX

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Logical Illustration Index

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Logical Illustrations

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Numerical Index

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Page Numbering

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Part Packages

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Standard

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Symbols Used

in

this

Catalog

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VIN Plate Decoding Information

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LOGICAL ILLUSTRATION INDEX

Group

Logical Illustration

Logical Illustration Name

002

100

Front Suspension Strut

002

Front Axle Drive

Shafts

200

002

Front Axle Housing

300

002

Front Axle Differential

600

002

Front Axle Assembly

400

003

I

100

Rear Axle

003

200

Differential and Housing

003

I

300

Rear Axle Vent

003

Parking Brake Lever and Cables

100

004

Rear Axle Shafts

400

005

I

100

Front Brakes

005

I

200

Rear Brakes

005

I

300

Power Brake Booster

005

I

400

Brake Master Cylinder

005

500

Brake Lines and Hoses

005

I

600

Brake Pedals

006

Clutch Controls

300

006

Clutch Housing

200

006

Clutch

100

006

I

400

Clutch Pedals

007

Water Pump and Related Parts

200

007

Radiator and Related Parts

100

007

I

300

Tank, Coolant Engine

007

Drive Belts

500

007

Pulleys and Related Parts

400

007

I

600

Lines, Transmission Oil Cooler

007

Starters

100

008

Grilles

700

008

I

1000

Battery Tray and Cables

I

008

Wiring-Engine Related Parts

1200

008

Lamps Front, Rear and Courtesy

1100

008

Wiring-Instrument Panel

1400

008

Wiring-Headlamp to Dash

1300

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Valves

500

Crankshaft, Piston and Torque Convertor

400

Cylinder

Block

300

Cylinder Head

200

Engine Oiling

700

Timing Belt and Cover

600

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IXJ

700

IXJ

800

SXJ

1100

SXJ

1300

SXJ

1600

SXJ

200

SXJ

300

SXJ

400

SXJ

500

SXJ

600

SXJ

700

SXJ

800

SXJ

900

Transmission Assembly

Gearshift Controls

Case and Extension

Gear Train

Fork and Rails

Front Door

Rear Door

Exterior Mirror

Weatherstrips and Seals

Nameplates

Moldings and Ornamentation

Decals and Tapestripes

Headliner and Visor

Lift Gate Trim

Moldings, Scuff Plates

Carpet and Tonneau Cover

Door Trim Panels-Front and Sliding

Front Seats and Attaching Parts

Rear Seats- Folding and Quad

Seat Belts-Front and Rear

Adjusters, Covers, Shields, and Risers

Roof

Panels

Panel

Luggage Rack

Floor Pans

Plugs

Front Fenders

Hood Hood Release

Cowl and Dash Panel

Glass and Rear View Mirror

Aperture Panel

Quarter Panel and Pillar

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PAGE NUMBERING

Two-part page numbers are used throughout this catalog. The first part of the page designation indicates
one major group or section. The second part indicates the actual page number in the group. For example:

2-1 indicates Group 2, Front Suspension, Page

1

3-4 indicates Group 3, Axle Rear, Page 4

In the maintenance of the Loose Leaf Parts Catalog Revision Service, it may become necessary to add
information beyond the capacity of the page. In this event, an

“A” page will be used. For example, if it

becomes necessary, because of change, to add several part numbers to page 2-1 and space does not permit
the addition, you will be given Page

Page

should be filed immediately following Page 2-1.

Figure and Item Numbers are also commonly used to identify locations in the Catalog, ie.,

refers

to Group 14, illustration 910, Item Number

8. Illustration Numbers are always ascending sequential

within the Groups.

SYMBOLS USED IN THIS CATALOG

The Following symbols are commonly used with Part Number and Quantity information in this Catalog:

AR

-

Indicates the quantity required may vary or is to be determined by the user.

PAR

-

Indicates “Paint As Required”

BLANK

-

Indicates “All Condition

-

=

“Not Illustrated”

LOGICAL ILLUSTRATIONS

Refer to Illustration in front of each group. This will give assistance to as how each group is broken

down

and what Specific Illustration should be referenced.

ILLUSTRATION NUMBERING INDEX

Illustration numbers in this Catalog are Group standards. This indicates group and consistent content.
EXAMPLE: 8-100

is

a Logical Illustration for Starters. 8-101 to 8-199 are Specific Illustrations used for

Starters for all Catalogs. 8-200 will contain Alternators for all Catalogs and so on.
Always refer to group index in front of each group.

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VIN PLATE DECODING INFORMATION

Country Make Vehicle Other

Line Series Body Engine Check Model Assy.

No.

Style

Digit

Year

Plant

The following table interprets the

VIN Plate positions shown above.

Position

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12 thru 17

Interpretation

Country

of

Origin

Make

Vehicle type

Pass. Safety

Vehicle Line

Series

Body Style

Engine

Check Digit

Model Year

Assembly Plant

Vehicle Build Sequence

Codes

=

Description

1

=

J =Jeep

4 MPV

(0-3000

(3001-4000

(4001 -5000

(5001-6000

(6001-7000

(8001 -9000

(9001 -1 0000

(1 0001 -1 4000

J

=

Cherokee 4x4

N

=

Cherokee 4x4 (RHD)

B = Cherokee 4x2 (RHD)

T

Cherokee 4x2 (LHD)

6

=

Sport

7 Country

7 = 2 Dr. Sport Utility
8 4 Dr. Sport Utility

P =

Gas Unleaded (EPE)

S

Gas Unleaded (ERH)

M

Diesel (ENC)

H

=

Gas Leaded (EPE)

V

Leaded (ERH)

V 1997, W = 1998, X = 1999

L

Toledo

Model Year Assembly Sequence

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ABS
AR
ATC
AWD
BUX

cv

DOHC
EFI
EGR
ECU
FWD
HEX
HCU

L
LED
MAP
MPH

PSI
PSF
PRNODL
PRNDL
PTO

RFI

RPM
RTV

SOHC

PAR

ABBREVIATIONS

Air Conditioner
Anti-Lock Brakes System
As Required
Automatic Temperature Control
All Wheel Drive
Built Up Export
Constant Velocity
Dual (or Double) OverHead Cam
Electronic Fuel Injection
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Electronic Control Unit
Front Wheel Drive

Hydraulic Control Unit
Inside Diameter
Liter
Light Emitting Diode
Manifold Absolute Pressure
Miles Per Hour
Outside Diameter
Power Steering
Pounds per Square Inch
Pounds per Square Foot
Park, Reverse, Neutral, Overdrive, Drive, Low
Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive,

Low

Power Take

Off

Radio Frequency Interference
Revolutions Per Minute
Room Temperature Vulcanizer (sealant)
Throttle BODY
Under BODY

Single OverHead Cam
Paint As Required