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numerous components and assemblies in 1981 Jeep .ve~ ·
hicles, Due to the ever~changing usage and application .
of automotive fasteners, Torx~head fasteners may not b~ .·J

identified as such"'- throughout this .manual. However,

these fasteners may be removed or installed using Tool ·
.Se~ J~25359~C. · ·

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recom:rp.endations for improving this • publication. A
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.1982. MODEL JEEP V~HICLES

'CJ/Scrambler Models
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I\.,'·~<~/.Two CJ models are ~vailable for 1982: the 83.4-inch

\'--~ . . wheelbaseCJ-5, mod.el85, and the 93.4-inch wheelbase.
~•.:;\' CJ-7, model 87. See figures A-1 and A-2. Beyond the 10-
: :·inch differe'nce in wheelbase, CJ-5 a,nd CJ~1 differ pri~
inarily .in available options. CJ:-7 models are available
wit~ an automatic transmission, soft top with m()tat
doors, moulded hardtop and moon roof. These options
are not available orr CJ-5 m.odels. · · ' ·

The Renegade package continues to be offered on CJ

models for 1982; ·'The package features· "Tracker PG"
L78x15 tubeless tires mounted on 7-inch wide, styled-
\\ ·. ·.. st~el wheels along with unique exterior and inter,ior
trim.· ,.

r . •' . The Laredo package is available .on CJ models for

19.82.. It includes unique exterior paint and decals;
clrrome front bumper, rear bumperettes, mirror heads

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steel wheels with .9Rx15 "Wrangler" radial tires, and a
deluxe interior with tachometer and clock. ·
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~ A new QJ-7 Limited package is available for 1982. The
I ·';_;;",,tiackage features special ride co?Iponents, chrome front
1/ ,. ·.'.'
.I ,: ·~ .:umper, rear bumperettes, mirror heads and arms,
I\ '\. _ _,/ 'Jodyside steps; 15-inch x 7-inch white styled-steel ·
1, ··wheels with black "Arriva" radial tires and a deluxe
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'(·~-' ....·. ; int~:~~~ with s~ecial carpeting and padding. Fig. A-2 CJ· 7 Modal ~ ·- •. '

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The Scrambler is a 103.4-inch wheelbase, half-cab, Cherokee Models

sport/utility vehicle with a truck-type cargo box at the
rear. Four body ver$ions are available which are: a base For 1982, three Cherokee models are offered: the b?.Sf
model with open top 'coilfigrtration, a fabric top model 2-door model 16, the Wide Track model 17, and th~·
4-door model18. See figures A-5, A-6 and A-7.
,, with metal doors (fig. A-3), a fabric top model wi.th
fabric doors; and a hardtop model with metal doors (f1g. The 2-door model 16 is a dual purpose vehicle in the
'A-4}. sports/utility class featuring an all-steel top, front disc
; : T~e standard powertrain for Scrambler models is the brakes and foldup rear seat as standard.
11S1 CID.four-cylinder engine, four-speed manual trans-
The Wide Track model17 features steel wheel opening
mission, 3.54 ratio axles and the model 300 transfer case.
extensions to accommodate L78x15 tubeless tires
A six-cylinder engine, automatic transmission, different
mounted on 8-inch wide, styled-steel wheels.
ratio axles, and a Trac-Lok rear axle differential are all
available as options. The 4-door model 18 features the convenience of rear
doors in a station wagon-type vehicle. The model18 has
the same grille and taillamps as other Cherokee models.
Two trim packages are offered for 1982 Cherokee
models. The Chief and Laredo packages are available on
the model17. Both packages feature deluxe interior trim
and carpeting, chrome bumpers, and unique exterior
trim.

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Fig. A-3 Scrambler Hardtop with Molal Doors

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Fig. A-5 Chorokoo Modol16

Fig. A-4 Scrambler Soft Top with Molal Doors Fig. A-6 Chorokoo Modol17
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· Fig. A-7 · Cherokee Model 18 Fig, A-8 Wagoneer Model15·

Truck Model Identification· ..

For 1982, on~ Wagoneer model .is offe'red: the· modei Model Wheelbase Gross v~hiGfe weight
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Ra~ing
Series Number (Inches)
15. The 4-door Wagoneer station wagon featul'e.s delu;ce Standard Option 1 Option 2
interior trim and carpeting, chrome bumpers arid power J-10 24 118~8 6200 - -
steering. A luxury trim package, the Limited, is offered. r: J-10 25 118.8 6200 - -. "l

It features a leather and corduroy interior, unique exte- J-10 26 130.8 6200 - ', -
rior woodgrain with vinyl surround mouldings, forged ~-20 27 13.0,8 6800 7600 s4oo
alu111'inum wheels, and automatic transmission with
Quadra"Trac·full~time +wheel drive as standard. See 60532 '

figure A~8.
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' Truck Model~ ···. Many trim packages are available on Truck models:
Custom, Honcho, Laredo, Pioneer, Sportside and Hon-
cho Sportside. The. Custom and Pioneer package are
· The''truck models are available in two serie~: the J-10 available on all Trucks and features deluxe interior and
Seti~s 'model24, 25 ;:tnd 26, and the J-20 Seriesmodel27 exterior trim. The Honcho package is only available on
. (figs. A-9, A-lOaridA-11) .....
model 25 and features deluxe interior and unique exte-
The J-10 models differ from the J-20 model in gross rior trim, and l5"inch tires mounted on 8-inch \;Vide,
· . vehicle weight (GVW) ratings. For 1982, the J-10 Series styled-steel wheels. '·
GVW for models 24, 25 and 26 is 6200 while theJ~2o The Laredo package is available· on model 25 tr11cks.
ll}odel 27 GVW remain~ at 6800 w~.th optional. GVW .of The package includes unique exterior decals, lOR x 15
7600 and 8400. · ·· · · , ·. · "Wrangler" radial tires mounted on 8-inch wide chrome
styled-f!teel wheels, chrome rear step bumper, and de-
/ . The Truck models are also identified by wheelbase.' luxe interior. · · ··
-/:~2"'1' 'r:::~~)'Iodels 24 and 25 haye a f18.8~inch wheelbase; JT!Odels 26. •·
• ·.•::!.'•.. //. 'ind 27 have a 130.8-mch wheelbase. The· followlhg chart 'fhe Sportside Truck·package is available on model25
' :s <·· outlines Truck differences by wheelbase and GVW
ratings. .
and featuresadlare side box with bottom rearfenders
and. deluxe interior trim.

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The Honcho Sportside package is available on model

25 and features a flare side box with bottom rear fender
and special interior and exterior trim and decals. JEEP CORP. '•;

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"Disregard - for factory use only

Fig. A-12 Vehicle Identification Plata

Fig.< A-9 J-1 0 Truck Modal 24 Vehicle Identification Numb'r (VIN)

All Vehicle Identific~tionNumbers eontairi'17 cluirac-

ters in a combinatiO:li:of letters and nuinbers that' pro-
vide specffic information about tHe vehicle. YIN's for all
Jeep vehicles 'caii'be decoded usihg the fo116\Ving·chart.

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Spacial Salas Request and Order (SSR & 0) Number

Certain Jeep ·vehicles are built to special order with

other than standard part& or equipment. To assist the
dealer in ordering correct rephtcement parts, an SSR &
0 number is assigned and a permanent record of the'
deviation is maintained by the factory. The . SSR & 0
number is embossed on the Vehicle Identification P1ate
Fig. A·lO J-1 0 Truck Modal 25 as shown in figure A-12.
Parts ordering procedure for SSR & 0 parts is de-
tailed in the Jeep Parts Catalog.

Paint Option Number

The Paint Option Number is embossed on the Vehicle

Identification Plate in the location shown in figure A-12.
Paint is not available from the factory. All colors
shown below are available from Ditzler or DuPont paint
jobbers by requesting the paint intermix formula. All
colors are available from Sherwin-Williams in factory
package cans. Option No. 999 indicates special paint. To
Fig. A-ll J-20 Truck Modal 27
obtain information on special paint, contact your Jeep
Parts Distribution Center and provide.the Vehicle Iden-
tification Number (VIN).
VEHICLE 'IDENTIFICATION
Trl_m Option Number
Vehicle Identification Plate The Trim Option Number is embossed on the Vehicle
·A metal vehicle identification plate is affixed to the Identification Plate as shown in figure A-12. Consult
left-hand side of the dash panel (fig. A-12). The plate your Jeep Parts Catalog for trim ordering procedure.
shows the Sales Order Number; the Vehicle Identi- Special trim is indicated by trim option number 999. r<'
ficatiQn Number (VIN); Special Sales Request & Order obtain information on special trim, contact .your Jeer.
(SSR & 0) Number; Paint Option Number; Trim Option Parts Distribution Center and provide the Vehicle Iden-
Number; and the Jeep Model Number. tification Number (VIN).
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YIN Decoding Chart

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Cherokee, Wagoneer and ·Truck · .CJ and Scrambler

GVWR GVWR
Line OVWR U.S. OVWR Canada line GVWR u.s.
A ,OJ.5 (85) 3760 lbs.
Cheiokee Chief (17) 6200 lbs 2710kg. CJ·6 (86) 3750 lbs.
~herokee Laredo (171 6200\bs. 27\0kg.
CJ.7 (87) 3750 lbs,
Cherokee(lij) 6200 lbs; · · 2710 kg . .
Cherokee'(17) 6200ibs. 2710kg.· E CJ·5 (85) w/E,D.S. 4150 lbs.
Cherokee/181 6200ibs. 27\0kg. CJ·6 (86) wiE:D.q. 4150 Jbs.
Wagoneer(15) . 62001bs 2710 kg C.J-7 (87) w/E,O.S. 4150 lbs.
C MPV J-10Truck(24. 25, .26) 6200 lbs. 2710kg. Scrambler (88) 4150 lbs,
. C MPV
E Export LHO TruckJ-20(27) E Export LHD
F
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Export RHO
Tiuck
Incomplete Vehicle
TruckJ.20(27J(Opt)
TruckJ.20(0pt) ~ . i~~0ok' RHO
0 Incomplete Wtilch:~

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I TRANSMISSION DR lYE AND TRANSFER CAS!;: TR~NSMISSION PRIVE AND TRANSFER CASE
Transmission Transfer Case
T~ansmlsslorl
', 4 Speed Manual. Fir Part Time
Tlan&f!Jr Case

1'] Automaltc Floor

Full Time
Part or Full TlmQ
Part T1me •
M
G
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4 Speed Manual • Fir Part Time
Fui!Time
Part or Full Time
Full Time
8 Automatic Floor Pari Time
c FuiiTime
'· Automatic · Column
Part or Full Time
'Part T1me
K
E Automatic · Column
Part or Full Time
Part Time
FVII Ttme
Part or Full Time
A Fui!Time
J Pari or Full Time
None
Part TimE;! w
Full Ttmc F
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ENGINE TYPE
ENGINE TYPE
B _ 151 Cu~ir; In 2V
(2.5 L!ler2V 1·4 151 Cubic ln. 2V
Ponl1ac Motor Oiv - (2.5Liter2VH
Gasohne) Pontiac Motor Div. -
258 CubiC In 2V Gasoline)
(4.2LIIer2V 1·6 258 Cubic ln. 2V
AMC - Gasohne) (4.2Lilet2VH
360 Cubic In 2V AMC..:.. Gasoline)
Line Series Body Type 360Cublo ln. 2V
(AMC.Gaso1ine-V8) Body Type
Diesei145Cublc In (AMC-Gasollne-VB)
15 Wagoneer MPV 4 Or. Wagon
(lsuzu-Omsel-1-4 16 Cherokee MPV 2Dr.Wa_gon
Dlesel145 Cubic ln. MPV 2 Dr. Open Body
Dieset2.1 Liter · 17 Cherokee M~V 2Dr.WagonW,!.·
(lsuzu-Diesel-1-4 M PV" 2 Dr. open Body
(Renaul\ DIBS!lll-4) 18 Cherokee MPV 40r,Wagon Dlesel2.1 Lller MPV 2 Dr. Open Body
(Renault Dlesell·4) COMM _ 4 Dr. Open Body

Cob Brake
lcoMPANYJMAKE
I Line Series Chassis Type System
COMPANYIMAKE
Jeep ~Orporalic:J:n/Jeepl 25 J-10 ,S(d, P/U ·119" WB Hydraulic
American Motors 26 J<10 Std. PIU 131" WB 2 "'
· 2 Dr, Hyd_raullc Jeep CorpOration/Jeep
(Ca~ada) lno.iJeep 27 J-20 Std. PIU 131" WB 2 Dr. Hydra~IIO
American t:Aolors •
(Canada) lnc,/Jeep

*NOTE: In erder to comply"with EEC directives 76/114 and 78/507, the .*NOTE: In order to comply with EEC directives 76/114 ahd 78/507, the
check digit will be replaced with the letter 'E' In the VIN of all ECE check digit will be replaced with the letter 'E' In the VIN of all ECE
vehicles. " " vehicles.

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. STEP
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.. 2, Multiply the assigned value for each
character In the vehicle Identification number
by the·welght factor specified for it In Table 11.
*
ST!'P
1. Assign to each number· In !he vehicle
Multip~y !he check digit by 0.

TABLE II
STEP
3. Add the resulting products and divide. the
.. , Identification number Its actual mat he· total by 11. The remainder Is the check digit. If
Character Welqht Factor the remainder Is 10, the check digit Is X.
matlcal value. and assign to each letter the 1st. 8
value ·specified for It In the following table: 2nd 7 Example
3rd 6 Vehicle Identification 1JTNA27Y8CTO
TABLE I 4th 5 Number Charcter .. 0 0 0 01
A·1 ~ 5th 4. Assigned Value t135127B023qo
J·1 T-3 ~
8·2 K·2 U·4 6th 3 0001
C·3 L·3 Y·5 . 7th 2 Multiply by 8765432100987
D·4 M·4 W-6 8th 10 Weight Factor 65432
E·5 'N·5 X-7 9th (check digit) 0 Add Products 8+ 7 + 18+ 25+4+6+ 14+
F·6 P·7 Y·8 10th 9 80+0+ 18+24+0+0·Hl+O
G-7 R·9 z.g 11th 8 +0+2 = 206
H·B 8·2 t2th 7 Divided by 11 206/11 = 18 8/11
13th 6 Check Digit 8
~~- 14th 5
15th 4
16th 3
17th .· 2

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 A-8 GENERAL INFORMATION

Paint Option Numbers Zone office from the vehicle identification number.
Paint Option Number Color
If the ignition key is lost and the key code number is
not available, a new key can be made by removing a
P1 Classic Black
9B Olympic White door lock and taking it to a locksmith. The locksmith can
OM Dark Brown Metallic determine the key bitting by inserting a blank key into
1C Sherwood Green Metallic the lock cylinder and cutting the blank to match the
1E Copper Brown Metaliic
1H Chestnut Brown Metallic tumblers.
1K Deep Maroon Metallic If the ignition switch lock is defective and the key is
1M Oriental Red
2A Mist Silver Metallic
available, the cylinder and individual tumblers can be
2B Sun Yellow ordered and matched to the existing key. To determine
2C Slate Blue Metallic the tumbler arrangement, place the key over the tem-
2D Deep Night Blue
2H Topaz Gold Metallic
plate (fig. A-14). Starting from the left, read across the
2J Jamaican Beige horizontal lines and record first digit (number 1 posi-
80379
tion) of the key code. Continue this process for sub-
sequent numbers 2 through 5.
Safety Certification Sticker NOTE: The template shown in figure A-1.~ may be used
A safety sticker is placed on all vehicles to show that to determine the key bitting code of a key for which the
they meet federal motor vehicle safety certification key code number is unknown.
standards (fig. A-13). It lists the VIN, month and year POSITIONS
built, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and Gross

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Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
The sticker is located on the inside panel directly
below the door opening on the drivers side on CJ-5, CJ-7
and Scrambler models. On Cherokee, Wagoneer and
Truck models, it ~s on the door lock pillar on the driver's
KEY CODES
side.
41049

Fig. A-14 Key Coding Template

TOWING

General
A conventional towing sling is recommended for use
on all Jeep vehicles because of its stability and reduced
likelihood of damage. The following instructions apply
only to this device. When using other than sling-type
towing equipment, be sure to follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
80384 A safety chain system that is completely independent
Fig. A-13 Safety Sticker of the lifting and towing attachment must be used. Be
careful when installing safety chains so that they do not
KEYS AND LOCKS damage 'the vehicle.
If additional ground clearance is required, a towing
Two square-headed and two oval-headed keys are pro-
dolly may be used. The end of the vehicle to be placed on
vided, as applicable, with each vehicle. The square-
the dolly should be lifted with the same equipment as
headed (code D) key operates the ignition switch, front
when towing.
door locks, and Cherokee/Wagoneer tailgates. The oval-
headed (code E)J{ey,,pperates the glove box lock. Each
key has a code num.6er stamped on the knock-out plug.
CJ and Scrambler Models
In the event a key is lost, a new key can be made by
converting the key code number to a key bitting number. Front Towing-Front End Raised
Key bitting numbers can be obtained from a key cutting
machine manufacturer's cross-reference list or by con-
Part Time Transfer Casu
tacting your Zone office.
tr· a key is lost and the key code number is un- Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) and'
known, the correct number can be identified by the do not exceed a towing distance of 15 miles (24 km).
 GENERAL INFORMATION A-9

Index and disconnect rear propeller shaft or place a dolly If ignition key is not available, place front wheels on a
1nder rear wheels. dolly.
1 /"·') .4ar Towing-Rear End Raised Part Time Transfer Case-Automatic Transmission
Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) and
Part Time Transfer Case do not exceed a towing distance of 15 miles (24 km) .
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Do not exceed towing speed of'30 mph (48 km/h) and . If ignition key is available, turn ignition to Off posi-
tion to unlock steering column. Clamp the steering
do not exceed a t~wing distance of 15 miles (24 km).
Index and disconnect front propeller shaft or place a wheel in tl).e straight-ahead position"Do not use steering
dolly under front wheels. column lock as a substitute .for a clamping device. Shift
Ifignition key is available, turn ignition to Off posi- transmission into Park and transfer case into Neutral.
tion to unlock steering column. Clamp the steering Turn selective drive hubs to 4 x4/LOCK position.
wheel in the straight-ahead position, Do not use the If ignition key is not available, place front wheels on a
steering column lock as a substitute for a clamping dolly.
device. ··
If ignition key is not available, place frontwheels on a Quadra-Trac-Automatic Transmission
I~ dolly. Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) and
I) do not exceed a towing distance of 15 miles (24 km).
Cherokee-Wagoneer-Truck Models If ignition key is available, turn ignition to Off posi-
I· tion to unlock steering column. Clamp steering wheel in
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Front Towing-Front End Raised
lock as a substitute for a clamping device. Shift trans-

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·/ Part Time Transfer Case--Manual Transmission
mission into Park and transfer case into Neutral.
If ignition switch is not available, place front wheels
ooa~~ · .
I. Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph (48 krn/h) and
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do not exceed a towing distance of 15 miles (24'km). ·
(1) Shift transmission into gear and the transfer
·Safety Precautions
t( Jf.;ease into N (Neutral). . · • Whenever possible, tow the vehicle from the rear to
li prevent damage to the transmission or rear axle. /' ~' · ~ <
Part Time Transfer Case-Automatic Transmission · • Sec~re loose or pr?truding parts of a . damagt&
1 ' • ' . • . c . • vehwle. ·
' Do notexceed a towing speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) and • The end of the vehicle being towed should be lifted a
do not exceed a towing distance of 15 miles (24 km) .. minimum of four inches off the ground. Check oppo-
\; (1) Shift automatictransmission into Park. site end for adequate ground clearance.
I (2) Shift transfer case into Neutral position.. • Always use a safety chain system that is indepen-
. dent of the lifting and towing attachment.
I .Qua.dra-Trac-Automatic Transmission • Do not allow any of the towing equipment to bear on
Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) and the fuel tank.
do not exceed a towing distance of 15 miles (24 km). • Do not go under the vehicle· while it is lifted by the
(1) Turn ignition switch to Off position to unlock towing equipment.
steering wheel. • Do not allow passengers to ride in a .towed vehicle.
(2) Shift automatic transmission into Park. • Always observe all state and local iaws regarding
(3) Shift transfer case into Neutral position. such items as warning signals, night illumination,
speed, etc. . ·
Rear Towing-Rear End Raised • Do not attempt· a towing operation which· could
jeopardize the operator, any bystanders or other
motorists.
Part Time Transfer Case-Manual Transmission
Do not exceed a towing speed of 30 mph (48 km/h) ai]d CJ and Scrambler Models
do not exceed.a towing distance of 15 miles (24 km).

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If ignition key is available, turn ignition to Off posi-
tion to unlock steering column. Clamp the steering Front (Refer to Figure A-151
· :y wheel in the straight-ahead position. Do not use steering
(1) Attach J-hooks over axle outboard of springs.
I
, )f,>ttolumn.lo?k a~ a substitute for a clamping. device. Shift
:;'J transm1ss10n mto gear and transfer case mto Neutral.
Turn selective drive hubs to 4 x 4/LOCK position.
(2) Place tow bar under spring shackles.
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(3) Attach safety chains around spring shackles.

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(2) Place tow bar under bumper.

(3) Attach safety chains around frame rails.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to drive line memberc, "'·
sh~ft the transmission and transfer case into the correct '
position as outlined in the general towing instructions.

Fig. A-15 Front Towing1-CJ and Scrambler Models

Rear (Refer to Figure A-16)
(1) Attach J-hooks around axle outboard of springs.
(2) Place tow bar under bumper plate.
(3) Attach safety chains around spring shackles.
Fig. A-17 Front Towing-Cherokee and Wagoneer Models
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f;h~ft the transmission and transfer case into the correct
pof;ition as outlined in the general towing instructions.

Fig. A-16 Rear Towing-CJ and Scrambler Models Fig. A-18 Roar Towlng-Cherokeo and Wagoneer Models
Truck Models
Cherokee and Wagoneer Models
Front (Rotor to Figure A-19)
Front (Refer to Figure A-17)
(1) Attach J-hooks around axle outboard of shock
(1) Attach J-hooks around axle outboard of shock
absorbers.
absorbers.
(2) Place tow bar under spring shackles.
(2) Place tow bar under spring shackles. (3) Attach safety chains around spring shackles.
(3) Attach safety chains around spring shackles.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to drive line members, CAUTION: To prevent damage to drive line members,
.'{h~f't
the transmission and transfer· case into the correct
~;h~f't the transmission and transfer case into the correct
po~;Uion as outlined in the general t(nuing instructions.
position as outlined in the general towing instructions.

Roar (Refer to Figure A-18) Roar (Refor to Figure A-20)

(1) Attach J-hooks around axle outboard of shock (1) Attach J-hooks around axle outboard of shoct
absorber brackets. absorbers.
 GENERAL INFORMATION A-11

(2) Place tow bar under frame cross rail.

(3) Attach safety chains around spring shackles.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to drive line members;

sh~f~ the transmission and transfer case into the correct
. powition q,s outlined in the general towing instructions.

CONVERSION OF ENGLISH AND METRIC MEASURES

Cubic Centimeters to Inches: To change cubic cen-
timeters to cubic inches, multiply cubic centimeters by
0.061 (cc x 0.061 equals cubic inch). .
Cubic Inches to Centimeters: To change cubic inches
to cubic centimeters, multiply cubic inches by 16.3~ (cu-
bic inch x 16.39 equals cc).
Fig. A-19 Front Towing-Truck Models
Liters .to Cubic Inches: To change liters to cubic
inches, multiply liters by 61.02 (liter-x 61.02 equals cubic
inches).· .
Cubic Inches to Liters: To change cubic inches to
liters, multiply cubic inches by 0.01639 (cubic inches X
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Cubic Centimeters to Liters: To change centimeters
to liters, divide by 1000 (simply move the decimal point
three figures 'to the left).·
Liters to Cubic Centimeters: To change liters to cu-
bic centimeters, move the decimal point three figures to
the right. . . ,
Mi~es to K~lometers: To chan~e miles to kilometers, /f
multiply- mdes by .1.609 (mlles x -1.609 equals '1
kilometers). : · . . . ·, . .,/"';"··-'··
· Kilometer~:~ to Miles: To change kilometers to miles,
multiply kilometers by 0.6214 (kilometers x 0.6214
equals miles).
Pounds to Kilograms: 1 pound equals 0.4536 kg.
·Fig. A-20 Rear Towing-Truck Models Kilograms to Pounds: 1 kg equals 2.2046 pou·nds.

CJ and Scrambler General Dimensions-Inches (em}

CJ·5 CJ.7 Scrambler
Wheelbase 83.4 (211.8) 93.4 (237 .2) 103.4 (262.6)
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144.2 (366.3)CD 163.2 (389.1) 166.2 (422.1)@
Overall Length - Body
139.3 (363.8)® 163.2 (389.1) 177.2.(450.1)@
Overhang - Front 23.5 (59.7) 23.5 (59.7) 23.5 (59.7)@
- Rear 37.4 (95.0) G) 36.3 (92.2) 39.3 (99.8) 3
32.4 (82.3) ® 50.3 (127.8)@)

Overall Width 59.9 (152.2l~ ' 6fi,3 (165.9) 65.3 (165.~)

68.2 (173.2) 2 ----
Overall Height - Open Body 70.0 077.8) 70.9 (180.1) 70.8 (179.8)
- Soft Top 71.6 (181.9) 71.9 (182.6) 71.5 (181.6)
- Hard Top N/A 71.0 (18Q.3) 71.6 (181.9)
Step Height - Fronf 27.8 (70.6) 27.1 (68.8): 27.4 (69.6)
Front .Tread 52.4 (133.1) 55.8 (141.7) 55.8 (141.7)
Rear Tread 50.5 (128.3) . 55.1 (140.0) 55.1 (1l!O.O)
Minimum Ground Clearance . 7.5 (19.1) 7.5 (19,1) 7,5(19.1)
Minimum Turning Diameter-ft. 35.8 (10.9) 38.8 (11.8)
33.5 (10.2)
(meters) curb to curb
Effective Leg Room
Front (Accelerator) 37.9 (96.3) 39.1(99.3) ; 39.1 (99.3)
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G) With solid backpanel and rear mounted spare tire. @With roll bar mounted spare tire.
@With tailgate and side mounted spare tire. @With rear mounted swing-away spare tire carrier.
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CJ and Scrambler General Dimensions-Inches (em) Cont'd.

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Hlp Room - Front 55.4 (140.7) ·. 53.8 (136.7) ··I·' 53.8 (136.7)
- Rear 36.0 (91.4) . 36.0 (91.4) -·
Shoulder Room - Front 55.4 (140.7) . . 53.8 (136.7) ··· . 53.8 (136:7)
- Rear 55.4 (140.7) 56.3 (143.0) i -
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Effective Head Room
Front
Soft Top 39.8 (101.1) 40.6 (103.1) 40.~ (1 03,1)
Hard Top 40.8 (103.6) 39.9 (101:3) 39.9' (1 01.3)
Rear Hard Top 40.9 (103.9) 39.6 (1 00.6) -
Cargo Floor Height 26.8 (68.1) 26.7 (67.8) ' 26:9(68;3)• - ' - -
Cargo Capacity - cubic feet (meters) 10.2 (0.29)® ' .. 16.0 (0.45)@ 30.4 (O.!J6)@
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Cargo Space
Length at Floor 40.2 (102.1) 46.8 (118.9) 61.5 (156.2)
Width at Wheelhouse/Floor 36.0 (91.4) 36.0 (91.4) 36.0 (91.4)
Width of Tailgate Opening 35.8 (90.9) 34.5 (87.6) 34.5 (87.6)
@With rear seat removed. NOTE:Length, width and overhang dimensions reflect rear mounted
spare tire standard on CJ·5 and CJ-7, except CJ-5 with tailgate
and side mounted spare tire. Height dimensions reflect roll bar
as standard, which affects open body heights.

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Cherokee Wagon·eer Truck

Model16 Model17 Model16

2·Dr. 2·Dr. 4-Dr. Modef15 M.odel25 Model26 Model48
Wheelbase 108.7 (276.1) 108.7 (276.1) 108.7 (276.1) 106.7 (276.1) 118.8 (301 .6) 130:6 (332.2) . 130.8 (332.2)
Overall Length - Body 186.4 (473.5) 186.4 (473.5) 166.4 1473.5) 186.4 (473.5) 194.0 (492.6) 206.0 (523.2) 206.0 (523'.2)
Overhang - Front 31.3 (79.5) 31.3 (79.5) 31.3 (79.5) 31.3 {79.5) 31.3 (79.5) 31.3 (79.5) 31.3 (79.5)
-Rear 46.4 (117.9) 46.4 (1 17.9) 46.4 (t17.9) 46.4 (1 17.9) 43.9 (111.5) 43.9 (111.5) 43.9 (111.5)
Overall Width 74.8 (190.1) 78.9 (200.4) 74.8 (190.1) 74.8 (190.1) 76.9 (200.4) 76.9 (200.4) . 78.9 (200.4)

Overall Height 66.4 (1 66. 7) 67.9 (172.5) 66.4 1166.7) . 66.4 (1 68. 7) 69.0 (175.3) 69.5 (176.5) 70.0 (177.6)

Step Height - Front . 19.1 (48.5) 20.4 (51.8) 19.1 (48.5) 19.1 (48.5) 20.6 (52.3) 21.0 (53.3) 21.4(54.4)
-Rear - - 20.0 (50.8) 20.0 (50.8) - - -
Front Tread 59.4 (1 50.9) 65.3 (1 65.9) 59.4 (1 50.9) 59.4.(150.9) 63.3 (160.8) 63.3 (160.8) 64.0 (162.6)

Rear Tread 57.8 (146.6) 62.3 (1 56.2) 57.6 (146.8) 57.6 (146.8) 63.8 (162.1) 63.8 (162.1) 65.4 (166.1)

Min. Ground Clearance 7.2 (16.3) 8.2 (20.8) 7.2 (18.3) 7.2 (18.3) 7.5 (19.1) 7.5 (19.1) 8.2 (20.8)

Min. Turning Dla.-Ft.

(meters) curb to curb 37.7 (11.5) 39.4 (12.0) 37.7 (11.5) 37.7 (11.5) 40.6 (12.4) 44.5 (13.6) 44.5 (13.6)

Effective Leg Room

Front (Accelerator) 40.5 (102.9) 40.5 (1 02.9) 40.5 (102.9) 40.5 (102.9) 40.5 (102.9) 40.5 (~02.9) 40.5 (102.9)
Rear (Minimum) 37.0 (94.0) 37.0 (94.0) 37.0 (94.0) 37.0 (94.0) - - -
Hip Room - Front 60.5 (153. 7) 60.5 (153.7) 60.5 (153.7) 60.5 (153.7) 60.5 (1 53. 7) 60.5 (153.7) 60.5 (153. 7)
Rear 60.9 (1 54. 7) 60.9 (154.7) 60.9 (154.7) 60.9 (154.7) - - -
Shoulder Room - Front 58.3 (1 48.1) 58.3 (148.1) 58.3 (148.1) 58.3 (148.1) 58.3 (148.1) 58.3 (146.1) 56.3 (146.1)
Rear 56.3 (148.1) 56.3 (148.1) 56.3 (148.1) 58.3 (148.1) - - -
Effective Head Room
Front 37.1 (94.2) 37.1 (94.2) 37.1 (94.2) 37.1 (94.2) 40.2 (102.1) 40.2 (102.1) 40.2 (102.1)
Rear 36.8 (93.5) 36.6 (93.5) 36.6 (93.51 36.8 (93.5) - - -
Cargo Floor Height 24.6 (63.1) 26.4 (67. 1) 24.6 (63. 1) 24.6 (63.1) 26.6 (66.0) 28.0 (71.1) 27.6 (70.6)

Cargo Capacity - Cubic 95.1 (2.69{1> 95.1 (2.69jJ) 95.1 (2.69{1> 95.1 (2.69{1> 68.0 (1.93) 77.7 (2.20) 77.7 (2.20)
feet (meters)

Cargo Space
Overall Length
Length at Floor
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61.6 (207.3)
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81.6 (207.3)
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61.6 (207.3)
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61.6 (207.3)
66.5
63.6
(219.7)
(212.3)
96.5
95.6
(250.2)
(242.6)
98.5
95.6
(250.2)
(242.8)
Width at Wheelhouse 44.3 (1 12.5) 44.3 (1 12.5) 44.3 (112.5) 44.3 (112.5) 50.0 (127.0) 50.0 (127.0) 50.0 (1 27 .0)
Width at Floor 60.9 (154.7) 60.9 (154.7) 60.9 (154.7) 60.9 (154. 7) 66.0 (1 72. 7) 66.0 (172.7) 68.0 (1 72. 7)
Width at Tailgate
Openln~ 54.9 (139.4) 54.9 (1 39.4) 54.9 (139.4) 54.9 (139.4) 57.2 (145.3) 57.2 (145.3) 57.2 (145.3)
Hei~ht o Slides and
Ta lgate - - - - 20.5 (52.1) 20.5 (52.1) 20.5 (52.1)

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Vehicle/ Engine Trims. 49 State Axle Ratio: .Transfer Towing
Model CID Model Axle Ratio California ·Casa Option
Scrambler and-CJ-7 ·4-161-2V -T-4 3.64- 4.09° Same 300 N.A. ~·.
Models 6-268-2V T-4 2.73-3.31° ·• ' '300 N.A.
6,268-2V T-176 2.73- 3;31° ,,•. -300 N.A.
6-268-2V T-6 .. 2. 73 - .3.31 ° .~oo N.A .
6-268-2V 999 2.73- 3.31' 300 N.A,
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CJ-6 4-161-2V T.-4 3.64-4.09° . 300 N.A.
Models 6-26B-2V T-176 -. 2.73- 3.31° 3QO N.A.
4-l61-2V T-6 3.64-4.09° 3.00 N.A.

Cherokee Models: 6-268-2V .. T-17600 2.73- 3:31° same 20800 3.31

16, 17, 18 6-268-2V T-6 2.73-3.31° Same 208/219 3.31
6-268-2V 999 2.73-3.31° Same 208/219 3.31

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8-360-2V T-176tD 2.73 - 3.3:1° Same 208/219 3.31
. 8-360-2V 727 2.73- 3.31° Same 219 3.31
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Wagoneer 6-268-2V T-176tD 2.73-3.31° Same 20800 3.31 I

Model16 6-268-2V, T-6 2.73-3.31° Same 208/219 - 3.31
6-268-2V 999 2.73- 3.31° Same 208/219 3.31
. 6-268-2V 727 ---- 2.73- 3,31° Same 208/219 3.-31
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Qc360-2V T'176 .·...... ·. 2.73-3.31° Same '208 3.31
8-360-2V 727 2.73- 3.31° Same 208/219- 3.31
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2;73 - 3.31•- - - -
SamE!-- - 2oaro 3.31
26,-26 6-268-2V ,. .. T-5 2.73- 3.3'1° Same 208/219 3.31
), 6•258-2V 999 2.73-3.31° Sam~ 208/219 3.31
.I 6-258-2V 727 2.73-3.31° Same 208/219 3.31
8-360-2V T-176 2.73-3.31° Same 20800 3.31
8-360-2V 727 2.73- 3.31°·' Same ·208/219 3.31
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Truck Model 8-360-2V T-18 2.73- 3.31° Same· 3.31
27 8-360-2V -· 727 2.73' 3.31° Saine 208/219 3.31

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Metric System-S!
The International System of Units (Systeme International d'Unites) officially abbreviated
"SI" in all languages- the modern metric system

EXAMPLES OF EXAMPLES OF METRIC UNIT

QUANTITY METRIC UNIT SYMBOL QUANTITY SYMBOL
APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS

Length Dimensions meter m Celsius Temperature General use degree Celsius oc

Tire rolling
circumference Thermodynamic General use kelvin
Turning circle/ Temperaiuni
radius
Braking distance Electric Current General use ampere A
milliampere mA
Greater than 999 microampere pA
meters kilometer km Electric
Dimensions millimeter mm Potential Difference General use kilovolt kV
Depth of surface (Electromotive volt v
finish micrometer um Force) millivolt mV
microvolt ~v
Area Glass & Fabrics square centimeter cm2
Brake & Clutch Electric Resistance General use megohm Mll
linings kilohm kll
Radiator area etc. ohm 1l

Small areas square millimeter mm2 Electric Capacitance General use farad F
microfarad ~F
Volume Car luggage Capa· picofarad pF

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city cubic meter m3
Engine Capacity liter I Fuel Consumption Vehicle performance liter per 100 kilometer 1/100 km
Vehicle fluid
capacity cubic centimeter cm3 Oil Consumption Vehicle performance liter per 1000 kilometer 1/1000 km

Volume Flow. Gas & liquid liter per second 1/s Stiffness linear stiffness kilonewton per meter kN/m

Time Interval Measurement of second Tire Revolutions Tire Data revolution per kilometer rev/km
elapsed time minute min
hour h Pressure Tire kilopascal kPa
day d Coolant
Lubricating oil
Velocity General use meter 1wr second m/s Fuel pump delivery
Road speed kilomctm per hour km/h Engine compression
Manifold vacuum
Acceleration & General use meter 11er second m/s2 Broke line (hydraulic)
Deceleration squared Car heating &
ventilation
Frequency Electronics hertz Hz Barometric pressure
kilohertz kHz
megahertz mHz Luminous Intensity Bulbs candela cd

Rotational General use revolution per minute rpm

Speed revolution per second rps

Mass Vehicle mass megagram (1000 kg)

Legal load rating
General use kilogram kg U.S.A./METRIC COMPARISON
Small masses gram
QUANTITY USA METRIC- SYMBOL
milligram mg
length Inch-Foot-Mile Meter m
Density General use kilogram 11er cubic meter kgfm3 Weight (mass) Ounce-Pound Kilogram Kg
gram per cubic Area Square inch/Foot Square Meter m2
centimeter g/cm3 Volume-Dry Cubic inch/Foot Cubic Meter m3
kilogram per liter kg/ I liquid 0 unce-Pint-Duart-Gallo n liter I
Velocity Feet Per Second Meter per Second m/s
Force Pedal effort newton N Road Speed Miles Per Hour Kilometer per Hour km/h
Clutch spring force Force Pound-Force Newton N
Hondbrake lever Torque Foot-Pounds Newton meter N•m
effort etc. Power Horsepower Kilowatt kW
Pressure Pounds Per Square Inch of Mercury Kilopascal kPa
Moment of Force Tightening Torque newton meter N•m Temperature Degrees Fahrenheit Degrees Kelvin K
(Torque) and Celsius oc

Power, Heat General use watt w

Flow Rate Bulbs kilowatt kW
Alternator output
Engine performance
Starter motor performance
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Decimal Equivalents
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Milli· Drill· Milli· Drill Milli· Drill Milli· Drill Milli·
meter Decimal Fraction Size meter .. Decimal Fraction Size meter Decimal Fraction Size meter Decimal Fraction Size meter Decimal Fraction
.1 .0039 1. 75 .0689 .1570 22 6.8 .2677 10.72 .4219 27/64
.15 .0059 .0700 50 4.0 .1575 6.9 .2716 .. 11.0 A330
.2 .0079 1.8 .0709 .1590 21 .2720 I 11.11 .4375 7/16
.25 .0098 1.85 .0728 .1610 20 7.0 .2756 11.5 .4528
.3 .0118 .0730 49 4.1 .1614 .2770 J 11.51 .4531 29/64
.0135 80 1.9 .0748 4.2 .1654 7.1 .2795 11.91 .4687 15/32
.35 .0138 .0760 48 .1660 19 .2811 K 12.0 .4724
.0145 79 1.95 .. 0767 4.25 .1673 7.14 .2812 9/32 12.30 .4843 31/64
.39 .0156 1/64 1.98 .0781 5/64 4.3 .1693 7.2 .2835 12.5 .4921
.4 .0157 .0785 47 .1695 18 7.25 .2854 12.7 .5000 1/2
.0160 78 2.0 .0787 4.37 .1719 11/64 7.3 .2874 13.0 .5118
.45 .0177 2.05 .0807 .1730 17 .2900 L 13.10 .5156 33/64
.D180 77 .0810 .46 '4.4 .1732 7.4 .2913 13.49 .5312 17/32
.5 .0197 .0820 45 .1770 16 .2950 M 13.5 .5315
.0200 76 2.1 .0827 4.5 .1771 7.~ .2953 13.89 .5469 35/64
.0210 75 2.15 .0846 .1800 15 7.54 .2968 19/64 14.0 :5512
.55 .0217 .0860 44 4.6 .1811 7.6 .2992 14.29 .5625 9/16
.0225 74 2.2 .0866 .1820 14 .3020 N 14.5 .. 5709
.6 .0236 2.25 .0885 4.7 .1850 13 7.7 .3031 . 14.68 . :5781 37/64
.0240 73 .0890 43 . 4.75 .1870 7.75 .3051 15.0 .5906
.0250 72 2.3 .0905 4.76 .1875 3/16 7.8 .3071 15.08 .5937 19/32

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.65 .0256 2.35 ,0925 4.8 .1890 12 }.9 .3110 15.48 .6094 39/64
.0260 71 .0935 42 .1910 11 7.94 .3125 5/16 15.5 .6102
.D280 70 2.38. .0937 3/32 4.9 .1929 8.0 .3150 15.88 .6250 5/8
.7 .0276 2.4 .0945 .1935 10 .3160 0 16.0 .6299
.0292 69 .0960 41 .1 960 9 8.1 .3189 16.27- .6401) 41/64
.75 .0295 2.45 .0964 5.0 .1968 8.2 .3228 16.5 .6496
.0310 68 .0980 40 .1990 8 .3230 p 16:67 .6562 21/32
.79 .0312 1/32 2.5 .0984 5,1 .2008 8.25 .3248 17.0 .6693.
.8 .0315 .0995 39 .2010 7 8.3 .3268 17.06 .6719 43/64
.0320 67 .1015 38 5.16 .2031 13/64 8.33 .3281 21/64 17.46 .6875 11/16
.0330 66 2.6 .1024 .2040 6 8.4 .3307 17.5 .6890
.85 .0335 .1040 37 5.2 .2047 .3320 0 17.86 .7031 45/64
.0350 65 2.7 .1063 .2055 5 8.5 .. 3346 18.0 .7087
.9 .0354 .1065 36 5.25 .2067 8:6 .3386 18.26 .7187 23/32
.0360 64 2.75 .1082 5.3 .. 2086 .3390 R 18.5 .7283
.0370 63 2. 78 .1094 7/64 .2090 4 8.7 .3425 18.65 .7344 47/64
.95 .0374 .1100 35 , .
5.4 .2126 8.73 .3437 11/32 19.0 .7480
.0380 62 2.8 .1102 .2130 3 8. 75 .3445 19.05 .7500 3/4
.0390 61 ,1110 34 5.5 .2165 8.8 .3465 19.45 .7656 49/64
1.0 .0394 .1130 33 . 5.56 .2187 7/32 .348a· s 19.5 .7677
.0400 60 2.9 .1141 5.6 .2205 8.9 .3504 19.84 . 7812 25/32
.0410 59 .1160 32 .2210 2 9.0 .3543 20.0 .7874
1.05 .0413 3.0 .1181 5.7 .2244 .3580 T 20.24 .7969 51/64
.0420 58 .1200 31 5.75 .2263 9.1 .3583 20.5 .8071
.0430 57 3.1 .1220 .2280 1 9.13 .3594 23/64 20.64 .8125 13/16
1.1 .0433 3.18 .1250 ' 1/8 5.8 . .2283 9.2 .3622 21.0 .3268
1.15 .0452 3.2 .1260 5.9 .2323 9.25 .. 3641 21.03 .8281 53/64
.0465 56 3.25 .1279 .2340 A 9,3 .3661 21.43 .8437 27/32
1.19 .0469 3/64 .1285 30 5.95 .2344 15/64 .3680 u 21.5 .8465
1..2 .0472 3.3 .1299 6.0 .2362 9.4. .3701 21.83 .8594 55/64
1.25 .0492 3.4 .1338 .2380 B 9.5 .3740 22.0 .8661
1.3 .0512 .1360 29 6.1 .2401 9.53 .3750 3/8 2.2.23 .8750 7/8
.0520 55 3.5 .1378 .2420 c .3770 v 22.5 .8858
1.35 .0531 .1405 28 6.2 .2441 9.6 .3780 22.62 .8906 57/64
.0550 54 3.57 .1406 9/64 6.25 .2460 0 9.7 .3819 .. 23.0 .9055
1.4 .0551 3.6 .1417 6.3 :2480 9.75 .3838 23.02 .9062 29/32
1.45 .0570 .1440 27 6.35 .2500 1/4 E ~.8 .3858 23.42 .9219 59/64
1.5 .0591 3.7 .1457 6.4 .2520 .3860 w 23.5 .9252
.0595 53 .1470 26 6.5 .2559 9.9 .3898 23.81 .9375 15/16
1.55 .0610 3.75 .1476 .2570 F 9.92 .3906 25/64 24.0 .9449
1.59 .0625 1/16 .1495 25 6.6 .2598 10.0 .3937 '··- 24.21 .9531 61/64
1.6 .0629 3.8 .1496 .2610 G .3970 X 24.5 .9646
.0635 52 .1520 24 6.? .2638 .4040 y 24.61 .9687' 31/32
1.65 .0649 3.9 .1535 6.75 .2657 17/64 10.32 . 25.0
.4062 13/32 .9843
1.7 .0669 .1540 23
.0670 51
6.75 .2657 .4130 z 25.03 .9844 63/64
3.97 .1562 5/32 .2660 H 10.5 .4134 25.4 1.0000 1

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