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2002 Jeep Wrangler - Specs

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs
Transfer Case
Dimensions
Accommodations
Suspensions Specs

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine
2.5-Liter, OHV, Eight-Valve, SMPI I-4
4.0-Liter, OHV, 12-Valve, SMPI I-6
Availability
Std.—SE
Std.— X, Sport and Sahara
Type and Description
In-line, liquid-cooled
In-line, liquid-cooled
Displacement
150 cu. in. (2464 cu. cm)
242 cu. in. (3956 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.88 x 3.19 (98.4 x 81)
3.88 x 3.41 (98.4 x 86.7)
Valve System
OHV, eight valves, flat followers, hydraulic lifters
OHV, 12 valves, flat followers, hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction
Cast-iron block and head
Cast-iron block and head
Compression Ratio
9.1:1
8.8:1
Power (SAE net)
120 bhp (89 kW) @ 5400 rpm (48.7 bhp/liter)
190 bhp (142 kW) @ 4600 rpm (47.5 bhp/liter)
Torque (SAE net)
140 lb.-ft. (190 N•m) @ 3500 rpm
235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 3200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed
5600 rpm
5300 rpm
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity
4 qt. (3.8L)
6.0 qt. (5.7L)
Emission Controls
9 qt. (8.5L)
10.5 qt. (9.9L)
Emission Controls
Three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors,
internal engine features (a)
Three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features (a)
Maximum Gross Trailer Weight
2000 lbs. (900 kg) — manual, 1000 lbs. (450 kg) — automatic
2000 lbs. (907 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy)
19/20 — manual
16/18 — automatic
16/19 — manual
15/17 — automatic
(a) Meets Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) requirements in CA, MA, ME, NY and VT. Meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in all other states.

Transmission
AS72 Manual, 5-Speed, Overdrive
NVG3550 — Manual, 5-Speed, Overdrive
30/32RH — Automatic, 3-Speed
Availability
Std. — SE
Std. — Sport
30RH — opt. with 2.5-liter engine,
32RH — opt. with 4.0-liter engine
Description
All forward ratios synchronized
All ratios synchronized
Hydraulic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
Gear Ratios
   1st
3.93
4.04
2.74
   2nd
2.33
2.33
1.54
   3rd
1.45
1.38
1.00
   4th
1.00
1.00
-
   5th
0.85
0.78
-
Axle
4.10
3.07 — std., 3.73 — opt
3.73(a), 3.07(b)
Overall Top Gear
3.48
2.39 — std., 2.90 — opt.
3.73(a), 3.07(b)
(a) Std. with 2.5-liter engine, opt. with 4.0-liter engine.
(b) Std. with 4.0-liter engine.

Transfer Case
NV231 Command-Trac
Type
Part-time
Operating Modes
2WD; 4WD High, part-time; Neutral;
4WD Low, part-time
Low Range Ratio
2.72:1
Center Differential Type
None

Electrical
2002 Jeep Wrangler
Alternator
117-amp
Battery
34, 600-amp

Dimensions and Capabilities (a)
2002 Jeep Wrangler
Wheelbase
93.4 (2373)
Track, Front
58.0 (1473)
Track, Rear
58.0 (1473)
Overall Length
     To spare tire
155.4 (3947)
     To bumper
150.1 (3813)
Overall Width
66.7 (1693)
Overall Height
     Hard top
69.4 (1764)
     Soft top
70.9 (1802)
     Top down
68.4 (1737)
Ground Clearance
     Front Axle
8.9 (226) min., 9.0 (228) max.
     Rear Axle
8.2 (208) min., 8.5 (217) max.
     Running
8.5 (215) min., 10.2 (259) max.
Approach Angle
42.0°
Ramp Breakover Angle
28.1°
Departure Angle
31.9°
Curb Weight — (est.)
     SE
3110 lbs. (1411 kg)
     Sport
3360 lbs. (1524 kg)
     Sahara
3454 lbs. (1567 kg)
Weight Distribution, % F/R
49/51 — SE
51/49 — X, Sport and Sahara
Payload (includes Occupants and Cargo)
800 lbs. (363 kg)
Frontal Area
Hard top 27.5 sq. ft. (2.55 sq. m)
Soft top 27.8 sq. ft. (2.58 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient
0.55 hard top, 0.58 soft top
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.0 gal. (72L)
Cargo Volume
   Rear seat up
12.3 cu. ft. (348L)
   Rear seat up, soft top
12.5 cu. ft. (354L)
   Rear seat tumbled, hard top
40.8 cu. ft. (1155L)
   Rear seat tumbled, soft top
41.6 cu. ft. (1178L)
   Rear seat removed, hard top
45.84 cu. ft. (1297L)
   Rear seat removed, soft top
46.6 cu. ft. (1320L)
(a) All dimensions are measured at curb weight.

Accommodations
2002 Jeep Wrangler
Seating Capacity
2/0 — std. SE only, 2/2 — std. X, Sport and Sahara, opt. SE
Front
Head Room
40.9 (1038) hard top; 41.9 (1064) soft top
Leg Room
41.1 (1044)
Shoulder Room
50.8 (1289)
Hip Room
51.8 (1292)
Seat travel
7.4 (189)
Recliner range (degrees)
40.5°
Rear
Head Room
39.5 (1004) hard top; 40.6 (1031) soft top
Leg Room
35.0 (890)
Shoulder room
57.3 (1455)
Hip room
43.5 (1105)

Body
2002 Jeep Wrangler
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive
Construction
Ladder-type frame, open steel body

Suspension
2002 Jeep Wrangler
Front
Live axle, leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers — std.
Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers — opt.
Rear
Live axle, trailing arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers — std.
Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers — opt.

Steering
2002 Jeep Wrangler
Type
Power recirculating ball with damper
Overall Ratio
13:1 variable
Turning Diameter
(curb-to-curb)
32.8 ft. (10.0 m)
Steering Turns
(lock-to-lock)
3.0