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Jeep 24, 41, 44 1985 Parts Catalog

If you are hunting down a part for a 1985 or 1986 Jeep model 24, 41, or 44 – Colt, Conquest, Vista, Ram, Power Ram – and you don’t have the factory parts catalog on your bench, you are burning time and money. I have seen guys order a front axle shaft three times because they trusted a cheap aftermarket parts lookup. That stops here. The Jeep 24, 41, 44 1985 Parts Catalog is the original factory document, 1220 pages thick, with every nut, bolt, bracket, and seal broken down by group and figure. No reprint. No third-party guesswork.

1220 Pages of Factory Part Numbers

This catalog covers the 1985 and 1986 model years for Jeep import passenger cars and trucks. That means the 24 (Colt FWD and Conquest RWD), the 41 and 44 (Colt variants), the 45 Vista, and the 27 Ram and Power Ram. Each group – Front Suspension & Drive, Rear Axle, Parking Brake Controls, Service Brake – has its own figure numbers with exploded illustrations. Need a front suspension lower arm for a 24,41,44 FWD Colt? Figure 2-200. Rear axle housing and shaft for a 24 RWD Conquest? Figure 3-100. The index at the front tells you exactly which fiche row and frame to flip to. No scrolling through generic diagrams.

OEM vs Aftermarket: The Real Cost of a Wrong Part Number

An aftermarket parts database might give you a “compatible” number, but that number might be for a different engine or a different model year. The factory catalog gives you the exact part number prefix and suffix based on the vehicle identification plate, engine model, transmission model, and price class. Page references are real: the Abbreviations section, Alphabetical Index, and Numerical Index all anchor to the microfiche layout. When you are quoting a job or rebuilding a front differential, you need the OEM number. Period.

Use the Microfiche Layout to Find Parts

The original format was microfiche – 4×6 inch cards with 288 frames each, 12 rows, 24 frames per row. This digital edition preserves that layout so you can still use the row-and-frame references from the paper version. The header strip lists the set (1986 Import), fiche number, date of issue, and groups. If you follow the How to Locate Parts instructions, you can find any part by noun name using the Alphabetical Index or by part number using the Numerical Index. No other method is faster. I have used this system on the shop floor; it works.

Group 2 Front Suspension & Drive: What’s Covered

Group 2 runs from Figure 2-100 (Front Suspension for 24,41,44 FWD Colt) all the way to Figure 2-1900 (Front Wheel Locking Hub for 27 4WD Power Ram). That includes lower arms, crossmembers, stabilizer bars, front axles with and without turbo, axle shafts for Vista and Ram, and the front differential mounts. If you are swapping a front differential on a 27 4WD Power Ram, the mounts and housing are in Figures 2-1700 and 2-1800. Each figure lists the part number, the quantity per vehicle, and the price class. No guesswork.

Engine and Transmission Identification Data

Before you order any engine-related part, you need to know the engine model and serial number. The Engine Model and Serial Number section in the General Information gives you the exact codes for each Jeep model. The Transmission Model and Serial Number section does the same for the gearbox. This catalog covers everything from the front suspension to the service brake pedals and master cylinders. You get the part numbers for brake park controls, power brake boosters, and master cylinders for both turbo and non-turbo models. Page 1 has the full index to all information frames – symbols, body numbers, dimensions, and more.

Who Needs This Catalog

If you are a shop owner trying to stock parts for 1980s Jeep imports, this is your master list. If you are a DIY mechanic rebuilding a Colt or a Conquest in your home garage, you need the correct part numbers to avoid returning parts twice. Parts counter guys – this catalog will shut down the “I think this might fit” conversations. You point to the figure, read the part number, and move on. No time wasted. And if you are restoring a Vista or a Ram, you can cross-reference the chassis dimensions and the body number to confirm fitment.

One more thing: the General Information section includes the Symbols Used in This Catalog and the Price Class (Series) Information. If you see a symbol next to a part number, it tells you whether that part is superseded, discontinued, or part of a kit. That information saves you from ordering a part that no longer exists.

Does this catalog cover all engine parts?

No, the catalog only lists parts by group – not engineering specifications. For engine overhaul specs, get the corresponding service manual.

How do I find a part if I only have the part name?

Use the Alphabetical Index on the last fiche. Look up the noun (e.g., “Arm, Lower, Front Suspension”) and it gives you the group and figure reference. Alternatively, browse the Group Contents listing at the front. The system is designed for speed – you can find any part in under two minutes once you know the group.

Stop ordering parts blind. Get the factory Parts Catalog on your bench, and you will never fight a wrong part number again. Access the Factory Manual today.

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