Overview
The Crown Automotive 53009549AB is a head gasket for 2.5L engines. It fits Jeep Cherokee XJ, Wrangler YJ and TJ, CJ5, CJ7, Comanche, Scrambler, DJ5 and Wagoneer SJ models, with years from 1983 through 2002.
The head gasket sits between the cylinder head and the block, sealing the combustion chambers and the coolant and oil passages. Compare your year, model and engine against the list below before ordering.
Key features
- 2.5L engine application
- Direct fit design
- Covers Cherokee XJ, Wrangler YJ and TJ, plus CJ and Scrambler models
- Crown Automotive part number 53009549AB
- Head gasket for sealing the cylinder head to the block
Gasket work and timing
Head gasket work is a timing and sealing job, so plan the order of steps before taking anything apart. Label hoses, wires and bolts, and keep fasteners sorted by location. A gasket that is installed out of order or on a dirty surface can fail within a short time, even when the part itself is sound.
Check the head for flatness and the block deck for debris before fitting the gasket. Replace the head bolts if the manual calls for it, and tighten them in the specified sequence. After reassembly, check coolant and oil levels, and watch for leaks during the first warm-up. Recheck torque on the head bolts once the engine cools, as the manual describes. Those checks are worth the time on a 2.5L engine.
Specifications
| Brand | Crown Automotive |
|---|---|
| Part number | 53009549AB |
| UPC | 848399041880 |
| Type | Head gasket |
| Engine | 2.5L |
| Fitment type | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
It fits these Jeep models:
- 1984–2000 Jeep Cherokee (XJ)
- 1983 Jeep CJ5
- 1983–1986 Jeep CJ7
- 1986–1992 Jeep Comanche
- 1983 Jeep DJ5
- 1983–1985 Jeep Scrambler
- 1984–1987 Jeep Wagoneer (SJ)
- 1997–2002 Jeep Wrangler (TJ)
- 1987–1995 Jeep Wrangler (YJ)
Grand Cherokee ZJ and WJ models, and Cherokee XJ years after 2000, are not in this list. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
Installation notes
Reaching the head bolts means pulling the cylinder head, so a shop with engine rebuild experience is the usual choice for this job.
What’s included
Check the package contents for bolts and sealing compounds before starting the job.
