AccuPart Starter Motor for 87-02 Jeep Wrangler YJ & TJ and 87-00 Cherokee XJ & Comanche MJ with 2.5L Engine

A tired starter can turn a perfectly capable Jeep into a driveway ornament with one turn of the key. The AccuPart Starter Motor for compatible Jeep Wrangler YJ and TJ, Cherokee XJ, and Comanche MJ models with the 2.5L four-cylinder engine provides a direct-fit solution for restoring dependable engine cranking. It is specifically designed as a replacement for applications using a 10-tooth starter with clockwise rotation, making those two specifications important checkpoints when matching the new starter to your Jeep.

Years of engine heat, vibration, moisture, electrical load, and thousands of starting cycles can gradually wear down the original starter motor. Warning signs can include increasingly slow cranking, intermittent operation, unusual starter noises, clicking without engine turnover, or a complete no-crank condition. Installing a fresh AccuPart starter restores a critical piece of the starting system and helps provide the consistent engagement needed to get the 2.5L engine turning whenever you're ready to drive.

The 10-tooth drive gear and clockwise rotation are particularly important when selecting the correct replacement. Starter motors that appear similar externally aren't necessarily interchangeable, and the proper tooth count and rotation are required for correct engagement and operation. This AccuPart unit is designed specifically around that configuration, giving owners a direct replacement when their original starter matches those specifications.

Application-specific construction also keeps installation straightforward. The starter fits the factory mounting location and connects to the Jeep's existing electrical system, eliminating the need to adapt a universal starter or fabricate custom mounting hardware. Whether you're keeping a high-mileage Wrangler on the road, reviving a Cherokee or Comanche, or refreshing the mechanical systems on a restoration project, the AccuPart Starter Motor provides a practical way to put reliable starting performance back into your 2.5L Jeep.

Fitment Note: Fits applicable 1987–1995 Jeep Wrangler YJ, 1997–2002 Wrangler TJ, 1987–2000 Cherokee XJ, and applicable Comanche MJ models equipped with the 2.5L four-cylinder engine. This starter is a direct-fit replacement for applications using a 10-tooth starter drive with clockwise rotation. Verify the tooth count, rotation, electrical connections, and original starter configuration before ordering or installation.

Note:

• Replaces OE : 4796981, 4796981AE, 56027904, 56041013, 56041013AE, 56041013AF
• Rotation : Clockwise
• Teeth : 10
• Output : 1.4 Kw

Installation Notes

Installation Difficulty:

Level 2Intermediate

Installation Time: Less than an hour

Parts Included

Starter Motor

Warranty

12 month / 12,000 Mile Limited Warranty.