The 2007 Jeep Wrangler Gets Drivetrain From Dana

Dana Corporation, one of the leading suppliers offront and rear axles are designed to reduce noise,
powertrain components, chassis and suspensionvibration, and harshness (NVH) of the 2007 Jeep
parts, and engine technologies in the internationalWrangler as well as provide optimum performance in
automotive industry will continue their long-termterms of ruggedness, reliability, and durability. The
collaboration with Chrysler Group's Jeep brand. DanaSpicer Life Series(R) front and rear prop shafts helps
will be supplying the Jeep brand with Dana's Spicer(R)to improve the vehicle's high-speed dynamic
front and rear axles and Spicer Life Series(R) frontperformance, thanks to its splined-tube design as well
and rear propeller shaft (driveshaft) to be fitted inas the staked-and-centered cardan universal joints.
the 2007 Jeep Wrangler models.The Spicer(R) front and rear axles for the standard
Dana, a company based in Toledo, Ohio has beenand extended wheelbase version of the 2007 Jeep
working in conjunction with Jeep brand for almost 66Wrangler also comes with an optional Spicer Trac-
years since 1941, starting with the Willy's MB armyLok(R) limited slip differential to complete the
Jeep that was popular during World War II. Danapackage. Moreover, Dana also offers the Victor Reinz
provided technical auto parts like axles and propellerWaveStopper multi-layer steel cylinder-head gasket
shafts for the Willy's MB Jeep. This collaboration iscover for the 2.4-liter engine and on the exhaust
believed to be the longest running supplier tomanifold gaskets of the 4.0-liter Power Tech engine.
manufacturer deal in the history of the internationalThis will add up to the Jeep Wrangler's engine parts,
automotive industry.which include the huge Jeep fuel tank.
"Dana is pleased to extend its historic relationshipAvailable in different model trims, the 2007 Jeep
with this vehicle by providing enhanced axles andWrangler will roll out in international markets starting in
new prop shaft technology for the new 2007 Jeepthe first half of 2007 carrying a starting
Wrangler", says Michael J. Burns, Chairman and Chiefmanufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of
Executive Officer of Dana Corporation. "By working$18,765. The 2007 Jeep Wrangler comes with new
closely with the Chrysler Group, we have been ablestandard features like the 3.8-liter V6 engine,
to reduce component complexity while providingElectronic Stability Program (ESP), Electronic Roll
drivers with advanced drivetrain technology." heMitigation (ERM), and four wheel anti-lock braking
added.system (ABS). The 2007 Jeep Wrangler now also
Both variants of the 2007 Jeep Wrangler, thecomes with available original accessories inside and
standard and extended wheelbase versions will beout from DaimlerChrysler's Mopar original equipment
equipped with Dana front and rear axles along withmanufacturer (OEM).
front and propeller shafts. The enhanced Spicer(R)