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Engine Specs
Transmission

Transfer Case
Exterior
Interior

4WD Job Ratings




Engine 2.4-LITER, DOHC, 16-VALVE POWER TECH I-4 4.0-LITER, OHV, 12-VALVE SMPI POWER TECH I-6
Availability Std. - SE Std. - X, Sport, Sahara and Rubicon
Type and Description Four-cylinder, in-line, liquid-cooled In-line, liquid-cooled
Displacement 148.2 cu. in. (2429 cu. cm) 242 cu. in. (3956 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.44 x 3.98 (88 x 101) 3.88 x 3.41 (98.4 x 86.7)
Valve System Belt-drive, DOHC, 16 valves, stamped-steel followers, hydraulic lash adjustment OHV, 12 valves, flat followers, hydraulic lifters
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-port electronic Sequential, multi-port, electronic
Construction Cast-iron block, cast-iron bedplate, aluminum head, balance shafts Cast-iron block and head
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 8.8:1
Power (SAE net) 147 hp (110 kW) @ 5200 rpm 190 bhp (142 kW) @ 4600 rpm (47.5 bhp/L)
Torque (SAE net) 165 lb.-ft. (224 N•m) @ 4000 rpm 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) @ 3200 rpm
Max. Engine Speed 6240 rpm, electronically limited 5300 rpm
Fuel Requirement Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2 Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2
Oil Capacity 5 qt. (5.3L) 6.0 qt. (5.7L)
Coolant Capacity 10.1 qt. (9.6L) 10.5 qt. (9.9L)
Emission Controls Catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, on-board vapor
recovery system, leak detection pump system(a)
Three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, internal engine features(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) 2,000 lbs. (907 kg)
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 19/20 - manual. 15/18 - manual
17/19 - automatic 14/18 - automatic
(a) Meets light-duty truck LEV standards in all 50 states.

Transmission NV1500 - MANUAL, FIVE-SPEED NV3550 - MANUAL, FIVE-SPEED OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION 42RLE - AUTOMATIC, FOUR-SPEED OVERDRIVE
Availability Std. - SE Std. - X, Sport, Sahara and Rubicon Opt. - All models
Description Five-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward gears and reverse,
single-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Five-speed, overdrive, synchronized in all forward gears and reverse,
single-rail shift system with top-mounted shift lever
Electronic governor, electronically controlled converter clutch
Clutch Hydraulic actuation, dual mass flywheel system Hydraulic actuation, dual mass flywheel system  
Gear Ratios 
     1st 3.85 4.04 2.84
     2nd 2.25 2.33 1.57
     3rd 1.48 1.38 1.00
     4th 1.00 1.00 0.69
     5th 0.80 0.78  
   Reverse 3.52    
Axle Ratio 4.1 3.07 - std 4.56 - 2.4L
3.73 - opt 3.73 - 4.0L
4.11 - Rubicon 4.11 - Rubicon
Overall Top Gear   2.39 - std. 3.15 - 2.4L
2.90 - opt 2.57 - 4.0L
3.21 - Rubicon 2.84 - Rubicon

Transfer Case NV231 COMMAND-TRAC® NV241 ROCK-TRAC™
Type Part-time Part-time, heavy-duty
Operating Modes 2WD; 4WD High, part-time; Neutral; 4WD Low, part-time 2WD; 4WD High, part-time; Neutral; 4WD Low, part-time
Low Range Ratio 2.72:1 4.0:1
Center Differential Type None None

Electrical System 2004 Jeep Wrangler
Alternator 136-amp with 2.4L engine; 117-amp with 4.0L engine
Battery Group 34, 500-amp

Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2004 Jeep Wrangler
Wheelbase 93.4 (2373)
Track Front 58.5 (1473)
Rear 58.5 (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)
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
Ramp Breakover Angle 28.1
Departure Angle 31.9
Curb Weight SE 3,235 lbs. (1467 kg)
X 3,407 lbs. (1545 kg)
Sport 3,450 lbs. (1565 kg)
Sahara 3,575 lbs. (1622 kg)
Rubicon 3,716 lbs. (1686 kg)
Maximum Payload (includes occupants and cargo)
800 lbs. (363 kg)
Weight Distribution, F/R SE 48/51
X 50/50
Sport 50/50
Sahara 50/50
Rubicon 50/50
Frontal Area 27.8 sq. ft. (2.58 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient Hard top
0.55
Soft top
0.58
Fuel Tank Capacity 19 gal. (72L)
Cargo Volume Rear seat up, hard top 8.9 cu. ft. (252L)
Rear seat up, soft top 9.1 cu. ft. (258L)
Rear seat tumbled, hard top 41.5 cu. ft. (1175L)
Rear seat tumbled, soft top 42.7 cu. ft. (1209L)
Rear seat removed, hard top 46.0 cu. ft. (1303L)
Rear seat removed, soft top 47.2 cu. ft. (1337L)

Accomodations Front Rear
Seating Capacity
(front / rear)
2/0 - std. SE only
2/2- std. X, Sport, Sahara and Rubicon, opt. SE
Head room 40.9 (1038) hard top 39.5 (1004) hard top
41.9 (1064) soft top 40.6 (1031) soft top
Leg room 41.1 (1044) 35.0 (890)
Shoulder room 50.8 (1289) 57.3 (1455)
Hip room 51.8 (1292) 43.5 (1105)
Seat travel 8.27 (210)  
Recliner range (degrees) 44.5°  
SAE Volume 50.0 cu. ft. (1.4 cu. m) hard top 42.4 cu. ft. (1.2 cu. m) hard top and soft top
51.4 cu. ft. (1.5 cu. m) soft top

Body and Chasssis 2004 Jeep Wrangler
Layout Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive
Construction Ladder-type frame, open steel body

Steering 2004 Jeep Wrangler
Type Power recirculating ball with damper
Overall Ratio 16.8:1 overall (gear - 15.2:1)
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 36.7 ft. (11.2 m) - 30 x 9.5 tire
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 3.4

Suspension 2004 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.

Tires 2004 Jeep Wrangler
Standard - SE, X and Sport
Size and type
P215/75R15 all-terrain
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler RT/S
Revs per mile
755 (469)
Standard - Sahara, Optional Sport
Size and type
30 x 9.5 x R15 LT all-terrain
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler GS-A
Revs per mile
719 (446)
Optional or Package - SE, X, Sport
Size and type
P225/75R15 all-terrain
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler GS-A
Revs per mile
733 (455)
Standard - Rubicon
Size and type
LT245/75R16 on/off road
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R
Revs per mile
677 (420)

Wheels 2004 Jeep Wrangler
Standard - SE
Type and material
Stamped-steel
Size
15 x 7
Standard - X and Sport, Optional SE
Type and material
Full-face steel
Size
15 x 7
Optional - SE, X and Sport
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
15 x 7
Standard - Sahara, Optional Sport
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
15 x 8
Standard - Rubicon
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
15 x 8

Brakes 2004 Jeep Wrangler
Standard - SE, X, Sport and Sahara
Front Size and type 11.0 x 0.94 in. (280 x 24 mm) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper
Swept area 198.5 sq. in. (1281 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type 9.0 x 2.5 (229 x 64) drum
Swept area 141.4 sq. in. (912 sq. cm)
Power-Assist Type 8.07 in. (205 mm) tandem diaphragm vacuum
Standard - Rubicon, Optional Sport and Sahara
Front Size and type 11.0 x 0.94 in. (280 x 24 mm) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper
Swept area 198.5 sq. in. (1281 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type 11.2 x 0.47 in. (285 x 12 mm) solid disc with single-piston sliding caliper
Swept area 96.8 sq. in. (625 sq. cm)
Power-Assist Type 8.07 in. (205 mm) tandem diaphragm vacuum
Optional - X, Sport and Sahara
Front Size and type 11.0 x 0.94 in. (280 x 24 mm) vented disc with single-piston sliding caliper with ABS
Swept area 198.5 sq. in. (1281 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type 9.0 x 2.5 (229 x 64) drum with ABS
Swept area 141.4 sq. in. (912 sq. cm)
Power-Assist Type 8.07 in. (205 mm) tandem diaphragm vacuum

Jeep Wranger 4WD Job Ratings
Engine
Transmission
Axle Ratio
GVWR (lbs.)
GCWR (lbs.)
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.)
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.)
Max Tongue Weight (lbs.)
Max. Trailer Weight (lbs.)
2.4L NV1500 Five-speed manual
4.11
4450
5350
2500/2700
3235
100
2000
2.4L 42RLE Four-speed auto
4.56
4450
5350
2500/2700
3265
100
1000
4.0L NV3550 Five-speed manual
3.07
4450
6250
2500/2700
3407
200
2000
3.73
4450
6250
2500/3400
4.11
4550
6250
2500/3400
4.0L 42RLE Four-speed auto
3.73
4450
6250
2500/3400
3437
200
2000
4.11
4550
6250
2500/3400
a) Curb weight is for a base model with standard equipment.