A 2 GENERAL IllF0llMATl0ll VEl CLE IDEIITIFICITIDII VI Both models have new stronger frames with deeper V r side rails and a full width skid plate for better V engine transmission transfer case protection Body l l holddowns have been improved to minimize noise and V M 5 e vibration and fuel tank skid plates are now standard V f equipment l lgs s E E w av Suspension systems feature longer widewspaced J 5 multi leaf front and rear springs and shock absorbers for better ride and handling An optional suspension q package includes heavy duty springs and shocks and a front frame tie bar A front sway bar is also optional A new three speed fully synchronized standard manual transmission is capable of handling higher en P gine torque loads and provides smoother Bild BSl i r z sl operation 7 V el me an s l 5 e r 9l 4 Six cylinder engines now have an electric 8SS1S a i choke an exhaust gas recirculation system and a new V u fuel return line also incorporated in V 8 engines for J6 improved hot starts F l Other new items include an energy absorbing steer SOHO ing column which offers anti theft protection new steering wheels taillamps windshields and instru ment panels Parking and service brake systems have HW H wm k been improved for 1976 All h k f 1976 h ed A single catalytic converter is used on all models lrllme Cwglllf iilsgzllon c0 l l l v lli l rellf l les Bqliipped with V 8 Enginei CJ mifidels mth SIX deeper side rails and improved welding and riveting y d g d l Suspension systems feature increased travel ter front cept vehicles sold in California however all CJ Sprlngs to mlnlmlze nljolmmlng Out in rough terrain models require the use of unleaded fuel To ensure and new Standard real springs lasymelrlcal lleslgnl comvlm W f m y s 2 nn provide one nn without e n n nn g me ments all CJ models are equipped with fuel filler gednessor velllcle llamlllng necks containing a built in restrictor The restrictor med f prevents the insertion of the larger filler nozzle used Th d d 3 sp d t Sm is upgr r on ll l l ded six cylinder models from the T 14A to the T 15A The pumps e ivermg ea gas T 15A was previously used on V 8s only and has s torque input capacity of 325 foot pounds as opposed to 230 foot pounds for the T 14A CHERUKEE MMIELS The Quadra Trac lockout device has been renamed Emergency Drive and has a new control knob and Two models are available a standard 2 door Model i St ti paneb again l Mf d in the gl V b x The ll and 8 custom 2 ll0 l as Model l7 Both models Quadra Trac Low Range Unit control lever has been have ll l0g lllcll wlleelblllm See llglll 9 A 3 relocalletl the lelt side gf the floorpan hump for im prove e iciencyo opera ion The Cherokee Chief package features Fxtm wiiie Other design changes include new front springs for track with wider front and rear axles five special v 8 models new dual mule wlnllslllelll washer Sy slot style eight inch wide steel wheels and a 3 54 axle tem re lgclng slngle nozzle type and 3 new ratio Large front and rear wheel openings with steel f0l w8 l l plV0tln Seal back desi lo from bucket lip extensions accommodate the extra large tires on Seals tha mvlges easier access mizar Beats the wider wheels Standard on the Chief are power p disc brakes power steering and fuel tank skid plate wlcoutm moans Engines used in Cherokee models have electronic ig l nition as standard equipment and will operate on Two models are available a standard 4 door Station regular grade leaded or unleaded fuel A catalytic con Wagon Model 14 and a custom l door Station Wagon verter is not used on either model in any state Model 15 Both models have a 109 inch wheelbase