Front driveshaft for 1994-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ, 1987-1992 Comanche and 1987 Wagoneer, 4.0L 4WD with a manual. Replaces 53005543AC and 938-129.
This is a complete front driveshaft assembly for the Jeep XJ and MJ platform with the 4.0L inline six and a manual transmission. It replaces Mopar 53003236, 53005039, 53005543 and 53005543AC, and cross-references to Dorman 938-129 and PS900292.
Listed fitment: 1994-2001 Jeep Cherokee, 1987-1992 Jeep Comanche and 1987 Jeep Wagoneer, all 4WD with the 4.0L and the manual transmission. Automatic-transmission XJs use a different length front shaft, so do not use this one on an automatic.
The shaft is steel, dynamically balanced, and the slip section comes greased. The XJ front shaft is known for wearing out its joints once the Jeep is lifted, because the angle at the transfer case gets steep. A clunk engaging 4WD, a knock when turning in 4-high, or a vibration only in 4WD point to this shaft.
Install: mark the pinion yoke, remove the U-joint straps at the front axle, unbolt the transfer case end, and bolt the new shaft in. Grease the joints if fittings are present, and torque the straps and bolts to spec.
| Replaces | 53003236, 53005039, 53005543, 53005543AC, 938-129, PS900292 |
| Listed fitment | 1994-2001 Jeep Cherokee; 1987-1992 Comanche; 1987 Wagoneer; 4WD, 4.0L L6, manual transmission |
| Does not fit | Automatic transmission models |
| Position | Front |
| Material | Steel |
| Shipping weight | 19.8 lb |
