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Drive Axles, Bearings and Joints: Application and ID






The Vehicle Certification (VC) Label contains the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement, and the VIN. It also includes Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR).

















Axle Codes
The following lists the gear ratios on axles.
^ 86 - 3.73 non-limited slip, 2.5L, 3.0L engines, 4x2.
^ 87 - 4.10 non-limited slip, 2.5L, 4x2.
^ 89 - 4.56 non-limited slip, 2.5L, 3.0L engines, 4x2.
^ F6 - 3.73 limited slip, 2.5L, 3.0L engines, 4x2.
^ F7 - 4.10 limited slip, 2.5L, 3.0L engines, 4x2.
^ 95 - 3.55 non-limited slip, 4.0L engine, 4x2.
^ R5 - 3.55 limited slip, 4.0L engine, 4x2.
^ 86 - 3.73 non-limited slip, 3.0L engine, 4x4.
^ 87 - 4.10 non-limited slip, 3.0L engine, 4x4.
^ F6 - 3.73 limited slip, 3.0L engine, 4x4.
^ F7 - 4.10 limited slip, 3.0L engine, 4x4.
^ 97 - 4.10 non-limited slip, 3.0L engine, 4x4.
^ R7 - 4.10 limited slip, 3.0L engine, 4x4.
^ 96 - 3.73 non-limited slip, 4.0L engine, 4x4.
^ 97 - 4.10 non-limited slip, 4.0L engine, 4x4.
^ R6 - 3.73 limited slip, 4.0L engine, 4x4.
^ R7 - 4.10 limited slip, 4.0L engine, 4x4.