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Fastener Sizes

Here, you'll find confirmed fastener sizes as I get them. This section depends heavily upon reader participation - so if you have something listed that I don't, I could use the following:

Any informaton that I won't need I just won't use, but if I don't get something I do need, I'll have to ask you again - meaning that it will take more time to get updates. Also, please give with a "confirmed" measurement - either a direct measurement, or a nominal size from a replacement. "I think it's that size" just won't do - all measurements here were confirmed in one of the two ways given.

Also, if a nut is castellated (for use with a Cotter pin) or has a locking collar from the factory, I'd really need to know that - they usually do that for a reason...



Model Year Model Engine Transmission Transfer Case Axle Application Size Callout Notes
1987-1990 XJ A242 All NP231 All Front Driveshaft to Transfer Case Yoke 5/16"-24x1¼" Stick to hex heads for this one - not a lot of wrench clearance...
1987-1990 XJ All All NP231/NP242 All Transfer Case Mounting Stud Nuts 3/8"-24 Hex Nuts OK. CRES if possible, SAE Grade 5 or SAE Grade 8 will also work.
1987-1990 XJ All AX-15 All All Transmission Mount to Crossmember Stud Nuts M8-1.25 Carbon Steel Hex Nuts OK, CRES Preferred. Use Nylock nuts if possible.
1987-1990 XJ A242 AX-15 All All Transmission Mount Cushion to Transmission Mount Bracket Stud Nuts M12-1.75 CRES Preferred. Use Nylock nuts if possible
1987-1990 XJ A242 AX-15 All All Start Motor Mounting Screw 3/8"-16x1½" CRES Preferred.
1987-1990 XJ A242 All All All Catalytic Converter Flange Stud Nuts 3/8"-16 Brass or Bronze preferred.
1987-1990 All A242 All All All Combination Manifold Screws 3/8"-16x1¼" Brass or Bronze preferred
1987-1990 All A242 All All All Combination Manifold Stud Nuts 3/8"-24 Brass or Bronze Preferred
1987-1990 All A242 All All All Connecting Rod Bolt Nuts 11/32"-24 Special Purpose Nut
1987-1990 All A242 All All All Connecting Rod Bolts 11/32"-24x2-3/8" Special Purpose Bolt. Non-Standard Head.
1987-1990 All A242 All All All Engine Oil Sump Pan Screws ¼"-20x½" Any replacement OK. May also use Studs to 1½" long (i.e. SBChevvy Valve Cover Studs.) Do not use studs in timing chain cover!
1987-1990 All A242 All All All Engine Oil Sump Pan Screws 5/16"-18x¾" Any replacement OK. Studs not recommended.
1987-1990 All A242 All All All Exhaust Collector Stud Nuts 3/8"-16 Brass nuts highly recommended for serviceabilty!
1987-1990 XJ A242 All All All Exhaust Flange Stud Nuts, Forward of Catalytic Converter 3/8"-16 Brass nuts highly recommended for serviceability!
1987-1990 All A242 All All All Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Screws ½"-13x3" SAE Grade 8 or "superalloy" special-purpose Screws
1987-1990 All A242 All All All Timing Cover to Engine Oil Sump Screws ¼"-20x½" Do not use studs! Screw replacement OK. Use washers with socket heads.
1987-1990 All A242 All All All Valve Cover Screws ¼"-20x¾" Replace with any screws, or 1½" studs.
1987-1990 All A242 All All All Engine Mount Bracket to Engine Block 3/8"-16x1" Replace with SAE Grade 5. Use washers as necessary to prevent bottoming out in hole.
1984-2001 All All All All Dana 30 Axle Stub Shaft/Bearing Preload Nut M24-1.5 Use minimum ISO Property Class 9.8. Has castellated locking collar.
1984-2001 XJ & MJ All All All All Door Panel to Door Hinge Screws M8-1.25 x 35m/m OEM screws are button head Torx drive, but you can probably use hex heads or socket heads for convenience (button head Torx aren't the easiest things to find in a hurry...)
1992 (1991-up?) XJ & MJ All All All All Battery Retainer J-Bolt Nuts M8-1.25 Be sure to use a largish washer or a hex nut with a flange base on these!
1994 (1991-1996?) XJ A242 All All All Power Steering Pump Adjuster Screw M8-1.25 x 100 PC8.8 Must be fully threaded! You'll probably have to order this one from the dealer or a fastener supply house
1986-1990 MJ All All All All Proportioning Valve Mounting Screw 5/16"-18 x 1"
1986-1992 MJ All All All All Cargo Box to Frame Mounting Screws M10-1.5 x 60 Eight in total. Use at least PC9.8 strength grade
1991-2001 XJ All All All All Lower Control Arm Screws (Both ends) M14-2.0x110 PC10.9 Don't skimp on these! I haven't confirmed yet, but I'm assuming standard M14-2.0x110 PC10.9 screws will work, with no special threading concerns.

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