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Engine Specs
Transmission

Transfer Case
Exterior
Interior

Job Ratings




Engine 4.0-LITER, OHV, POWER TECH™ SMPI I-6 4.7-LITER, SOHC, 16-VALVE POWER TECH SMPI V-8
Availability Standard - Laredo, Special Edition, Freedom Edition, Limited High Output: Standard - Overland, Optional Freedom Edition, Limited;
Standard Output: Optional - Laredo, Special Edition and Limited
Type and Description In-line, liquid-cooled V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement 242 cu. in. (3960 cu. cm) 287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke 3.88 x 3.41 (98.4 x 86.7) 3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
Valve System OHV, 12 valves, flat followers, hydraulic lifters Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection Sequential, multi-point, electronic, returnless Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction Cast-iron block and head Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.3:1 - Normal
9.7:1 - High Output
Power (SAE net) 195 bhp (145 kW) @ 4600 rpm (49.3 bhp/L) 235 bhp (175 kW) @ 4800 rpm (50 bhp/L) - Standard Output
265 bhp (198 kW) @ 5100 rpm (56.4 bhp/L) - High Output
Torque (SAE net) 230 lb.-ft. (312 N•m) @ 3000 rpm 295 lb.-ft. (400 N•m) @ 3200 rpm - Standard Output
325 lb.-ft. (447 N•m) @ 3600 rpm - High Output
Max. Engine Speed 5300 rpm 6000 rpm
Fuel Requirement Regular unleaded, 87 octane (R+M)/2 Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 - Standard Output
Unleaded premium, 93 octane (R+M)/2 recommended - High Output
Oil Capacity 6 qt. (5.7L) 6.0 qt. (5.7L)
Coolant Capacity 15 qt. (14.1L) 14.5 qt. (13.7L)
Emission Controls Mini-converters (2), three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors,
on-board refueling vapor recovery system, leak detection pump system(a)
Mini-converters (2), three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors,
advanced emission control system(a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight (lbs.) Standard - 2,000 lbs. Standard 5,000 lbs.
Optional - 5,000 lbs. Optional 2WD - 6,700 lbs.; 4WD - 6,500 l
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy mpg (City/Hwy) 16/21 15/21 - all
15/20: 4.7L HO
(a) Meets Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) requirements in CA, MA, ME, NY and VT. Meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in all other states.

Transmission 42RE - Automatic, 4-Speed Overdrive 545FE -Automatic, 5-Speed
Availability Included with 4.0L engine Included with 4.7-liter engine
Description Electronic governor, electronically controlled converter clutch Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control,
electronically controlled converter clutch
Gear Ratios 
     1st 2.74 3.00
     2nd 1.54 1.67 - upshift
1.50 - kick-down
     3rd 1.00 1.00
     4th 0.69 0.75
     5th - 0.67
Axle Ratio 3.55 - standard 3.73
3.73 - optional
Overall Top Gear 2.45 - standard 2.80 - 4th
2.57 - optional 2.50 - 5th

Transfer Case NV242 - SELECT-TRAC® TRANSFER CASE: NV147 - QUADRA-TRAC I® NV247 — QUADRA-TRAC II®
Type Standard - 4WD Laredo Opt - 4WD Laredo with I-6 Std. — 4WD Freedom Edition, Limited and Overland
Type Full-time Full-time On demand
Operating Modes 2WD; 4WD High, full-time; 4WD High, part-time; Neutral; 4WD Low, part-time 2WD; 4WD High, full-time; 4WD High, part-time; Neutral 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low, part-time
Low Range Ratio 2.72:1   2.72:1
Center Differential Type Planetary with low-range lock Gerotor pump-applied disc clutch with low-range lock Gerotor pump-applied disc clutch with low-range lock
Torque Split, F/R 48/52 Variable (0-100%) Variable (0-100%)

Electrical System 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Alternator 136-amp
Battery Group 65, 625-amp, maintenance-free

Dimensions & Capacities(a) 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Wheelbase 105.9 (2691)
Track Front 59.5 (1511)
Rear 59.5 (1511)
Overall Length 181.3 (4605)
Overall Width 72.3 (1845)
Overall Height 69.4 (1786) - includes roof rack
Ground Clearance Front axle 9.1 (233); 8.7 at transfer case skid plate
Rear axle 9.13 (233)
Approach Angle 36.7°
Ramp Breakover Angle 22.6° - std., 19.4°- with skid plates
Departure Angle 28.6°
Curb Weight 2WD Laredo with 4.0L engine 3,790 lbs. (1719 kg)
2WD Laredo with 4.7L engine 3,880 lbs. (1759 kg)
2WD Limited with 4.0L engine 3,910 lbs. (1773 kg)
2WD Limited with 4.7L engine 3,973 lbs. (1802 kg
2WD Limited with 4.7L High Output engine 4,000 lbs. (1814 kg)
2WD Special Edition 3,880 lbs. (1760 kg)
2WD Freedom Edition 3,968 lbs (1800 kg)
2WD Overland 4,122 lbs. (1869 kg)
4WD Laredo with 4.0L engine 3,995 lbs. (1812 kg)
4WD Laredo with 4.7L engine 4,084 lbs. (1852 kg)
4WD Limited with 4.0L engine 4,095 lbs. (1857 kg)
4WD Limited with 4.7L engine 4,155 lbs. (1884 kg)
4WD Limited with 4.7L High Output engine 4,208 lbs. (1908 kg)
4WD Special Edition 4,084 lbs. (1852 kg)
4WD Freedom Edition 4,186 lbs. (1898 kg)
4WD Overland 4,356 lbs. (1976 kg)
Weight Distribution 2WD Laredo with 4.0L engine 55/45
2WD Laredo with 4.7L engine 56/44
2WD Limited with 4.0L engine 54/46
2WD Limited with 4.7L engine 55/45
2WD Limited with 4.7L High Output engine 55/45
2WD Special Edition 55/44
2WD Freedom Edition 54/46
2WD Overland 55/44
4WD Laredo with 4.0L engine 56/44
4WD Laredo with 4.7L engine 57/43
4WD Limited with 4.0L engine 54/46
4WD Limited with 4.7L engine 55/45
4WD Limited with 4.7L High Output engine 55/45
4WD Special Edition 56/44
4WD Freedom Edition 57/43
4WD Overland 55/45
Payload (includes occupants and cargo)
1,000 lbs. (452 kg)
Frontal Area
26.69 sq.ft. (2.48 sq.m)
Drag Coefficient
0.45
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 gal. (78L)
Cargo Volume Rear seat up
38.3 cu. ft. (1085L)
Rear seat tumbled
71.7 cu. ft. (2030L)
(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers

Accomodations Front Rear
Seating Capacity 2 3
Head room 39.7 (1008) 39.5 (1003)
Leg room 41.7 (1058) 35.3 (897)
Shoulder room 58.9 (1496) 57.9 (1471)
Hip room 56.5 (1435) 50.9 (1293)
Knee clearance - 0.63 (16)
Seat travel 7.4 (188) - longitudinal, -
1.75 (44.5) - vertical/tilt - power only
Recliner range (degrees) 19.3° - power seats -
18.0° - manual seats
SAE Volume 56.3 cu. ft. (1.6 cu. m) Seat up: 39.0 cu.ft. (1.1 cu.m)
Seat tumbled: 72.3 cu.ft. (2.0 cu.m)
(a) All dimensions measured with two passengers.
(b) All dimensions measured at curb weight.

Body and Chasssis 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Layout Longitudinal front engine, four-wheel drive
Construction Steel unibody

Steering 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Type Power recirculating ball with damper
Overall Ratio 14.2:1
Turning Diameter (curb-to-curb) 37.4 ft. (11.4 m)
Steering Turns (lock-to-lock) 2.94

Suspension 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Front Live axle, Quadra-Link leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar,
low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - std.
Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - opt.
Rear Live axle, lower trailing arms, triangular upper arm, coil springs, stabilizer bar,
low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - std.
Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers - opt.

Tires 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Standard - Laredo
Size and type
P225/75R16 all-season
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler ST
Revs per mile
715 (445)
Optional - Laredo
Size and type
P245/70R16 all-terrain
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
Revs per mile
711 (442)
Standard - Limited Edition
Size and type
P235/65R17 all-season performance
Mfr. and model
Michelin LTX
Revs per mile
723 (442)
Standard - Overland, Freedom Edition;
Optional - Limited
Size and type
P235/65R17 all-terrain
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
Revs per mile
723 (442)
Optional - Limited w/4.7L HO V8
Size and type
P235/65R17
Mfr. and model
Goodyear Eagle LS
Revs per mile
720 (448)

Wheels 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Standard - Laredo
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
16 x 7
Standard - Special Edition
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
16 x 7
Standard - Limited
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
17 x 7.5
Standard -Overland,
Optional - Limited K
Type and material
Cast-aluminum, chrome-clad
Size
17 x 7.5
Standard - Freedom Edition
Type and material
Cast-aluminum
Size
17 x 7.5

Brakes 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Front Size and type 12.0 x 1.0 (305 x 26) vented disc with dual-piston sliding caliper and ABS
Swept area 255 sq. in. (1646 sq. cm)
Rear Size and type 12.0 x 0.4 (305 x 10) disc with single-piston sliding caliper and ABS
Swept area 202.5 sq. in. (1307 sq. cm)
Power-Assist Type 7.88 (200) tandem diaphragm vacuum

Jeep Grand Cherokee 2WD/4WD Job Ratings
Engine
Transmission
Axle Ratio
GVWR Front/Rear (lbs.)
GCWR Front/Rear (lbs.)
GAWR Front/Rear (lbs.)
Curb Weight, est.(a) (lbs.)
Max Tongue Weight(b) (lbs.)
Max. Trailer Weight(b) (lbs.)
Max. Payload (c)(lbs.)
Max. Cargo(d) (lbs.)
4.0L 42RLE Four-speed automatic
3.55
5150/5400
9550/9550
2500/2950
3005/4010
750
5000
1100(d)
350(g)
3.73
4.7L 5-45RFE multi-speed automatic
3.73
5200/5500
11,000/11,000(e)
2500/2950
3877/4081
750
6500
1100(d)
350(g)
(a) Must have either Trailer Tow Group or Trailer Tow Group IV.
(b) Curb weight is for a base model with standard equipment.
(c) Payload is the maximum allowable weight of driver, passenger (150 lbs. per person) and cargo rounded to the nearest ten pounds.
(d) 1,000 lbs. Overland.
(e) 11,400 lbs. GCWR Overland.
(f) Cargo load is determined by subtracting the weight of driver and passengers from payload.
(g) Maximum cargo load is 250 lbs. Overland.