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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004 Parts Catalog

You call the parts desk with a VIN, they ask for the engine code or body style, and you start guessing. That gets you the wrong brake caliper or a spring that doesn’t fit. I’ve been turning wrenches for 28 years, and I can tell you – a parts catalog is only as good as the data in it. This Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004 Parts Catalog is the factory book. 441 pages of exploded diagrams, OEM part numbers, and VIN plate decoding that tells you exactly what was bolted on at the assembly line. No aftermarket reprints, no condensed junk. This is the same binder the dealer parts counter used in 2004.

VIN Plate Decoding: Why It Matters

Page 1 of this manual starts where most people screw up – the VIN. You get a 17-character code breakdown that maps to engine (2.7L diesel, 4.0L gas, 4.7L V8, or the 4.7L High Output), GVWR class, body style (4-door Sport Utility), series (Laredo, Limited, Overland), and assembly plant. Need to know if your Grand Cherokee has the Dana 44 rear axle? The VIN tells you. I’ve watched a guy swap a wrong differential because he didn’t check the axle code. That’s a weekend lost. This book stops that.

Group 2: Front Suspension & Drive – What’s Covered

Suspension components are where aftermarket catalogs love to oversimplify. This manual gives you Fig. 2-110 for front springs with control arms and shocks, and Fig. 2-120 for the stabilizer bar and track bar. You get the actual Mopar part numbers, not some cross-reference that might be close. Front axle drive shafts? Fig. 2-210. Housing for 4WD? Fig. 2-310. Differential and skid plate are also in Group 2 – all exploded views with proper torque specs listed elsewhere if you match it with a service manual like the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK WH Factory Service Manual”>2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK WH Factory Service Manual.

Group 5: Service Brakes – Parts You Can Trust

Front and rear disc brake calipers and rotors are in Fig. 5-110 and 5-210, with separate pages for the power brake booster (5-310), master cylinder (5-410), and the hydraulic control unit (5-420). Brake lines and hoses are split front and rear (5-510, 5-520). If you’re chasing a soft pedal and you need the exact proportioning valve, the part number is right there. No calling around hoping the counter guy reads the microfiche right. This catalog puts the factory data in your hands.

Group 8: Electrical – Sensors and Modules

Electrical parts get swapped wrong more than anything. This book covers starters (8-110), alternators for all three engines (8-205, 8-210, 8-215), modules (8-405), relays and fuses in the power distribution center (8-505) and junction block (8-510). Sensors are broken out by engine: 4.0L (8-605), 4.7L (8-610), 2.7L diesel (8-625), plus drivetrain (8-630) and body sensors (8-635). Even oxygen sensors are listed separately for 4.0L and 4.7L (8-615, 8-620). If you’re chasing a no-start or a PCM fault, you need the right crank sensor part number. This catalog has it.

Why a Factory Parts Catalog Beats Aftermarket

Aftermarket catalogs often combine years or skip trim levels. This one is locked to 2004 Grand Cherokee. The diagrams are the actual Mopar illustrations – not redrawn by some intern. When I see a part number like 52088602AC for a front spring, I know it came from the same file the assembly plant used. Compare that to a generic catalog that lists “fits 1999-2004” with one spring for all. That’s how you end up with a sagging corner. If you want to dig into earlier models too, check the 1994-1996 Jeep Parts Catalog”>1994-1996 Jeep Parts Catalog or the Jeep Wrangler Cherokee Grand Cherokee 1991-1993 Parts Catalog”>Jeep Wrangler Cherokee Grand Cherokee 1991-1993 Parts Catalog – but for 2004, this is the one.

Cooling System and Other Groups

Group 7 covers cooling: radiators for all three engines (4.0L, 4.7L, 2.7L diesel), water pumps, coolant tanks, drive pulleys, belts, and transmission oil cooler lines. Grille parts are also in there (Fig. 7-720). The Automotive Industry Overview”>Automotive Industry Overview might give you background, but this catalog gives you the exact part number for the upper radiator support. Even the battery tray and cables are in Group 8 (Fig. 8-1010) – and if you need battery specs, check Automotive Battery”>Automotive Battery information separately, but the tray and hold-downs are here.

Get the Right Torque Data

Torque specs aren’t in a parts catalog – that’s for the service manual. But when you’re bolting on a new suspension arm, you need the factory part first, then the torque from the service manual. This catalog gives you the part. Pair it with the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK WH Factory Service Manual”>2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK WH Factory Service Manual for a complete workbench setup.

Does this catalog include torque specifications for suspension bolts?

No. This is a parts catalog, not a service manual. It gives you part numbers and exploded diagrams. Torque specs are in the factory service manual.

Can I identify my engine without the VIN?

The VIN decoding section on page 1 of this catalog tells you exactly what engine is in your Grand Cherokee based on the 8th digit. 2 = 2.7L diesel, S = 4.0L, N = 4.7L, J = 4.7L High Output.

Does this cover the rear axle Dana 44?

Yes. Group 3 covers the rear axle including Dana 44/226MM housing (Fig. 3-210) and differential with axle shafts (Fig. 3-220). Part numbers are specific to that axle.

How do I order the correct front brake caliper?

Use Fig. 5-110 in the catalog. Match your VIN’s brake code and engine size, then order the Mopar part number listed. This eliminates the guesswork that happens when you rely on store shelf filters.

Stop wasting weekends on wrong parts. This catalog puts the factory parts breakdown for your 2004 Grand Cherokee on your screen. Access the Factory Manual and get the right part the first time.