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Jeep Grand Cherokee Parts Catalog

If you are wrenching on a Jeep Grand Cherokee and need the exact part number for a control arm bushing or the correct shock absorber package for a Quadra Coil suspension, this is the document that keeps you from ordering the wrong piece and losing half a day. I have seen too many guys trust a generic cross-reference and end up with a brake caliper that sort of fits—until it doesn’t. This Parts Catalog is the factory-issued file, 380 pages of exploded-view diagrams with genuine Mopar part numbers, not some aftermarket guess. It covers the 2001 model year (2001WG) and includes VIN plate decoding that tells you exactly which spring rate, which axle ratio, and which trim your Cherokee left the assembly line with.

Before you reach for a socket, decode the VIN. Page 1 of the catalog has the break down. The difference between a standard Quadra Coil suspension and a heavy-duty SDU setup is not just a shock absorber—the spring isolators, lower control arm bolts, even the nut torque changes. This catalog lists them separate. For example, the Front Suspension group (Group – 2) includes Fig. 2-110 with the upper and lower control arms, shock retainers, grommets, and those M14x2.00×114 screws that have to be replaced, not reused. The catalog tells you the part number, the quantity, and the notes (ER0 for 4.0L gas, EV0 for 4.7L, SDA for standard suspension). That is information you do not get from a screen grab on a forum.

Front Suspension & Drive Parts Breakdown

Group – 2 covers the front end: springs, control arms, stabilizer bar, track bar, axle shafts, housing, and the front axle differential. If you are replacing a front axle shaft in a 4WD Grand Cherokee, you want Fig. 2-210. The axle skid plate is Fig. 2-810. Every part has a line note that cross-references engine and suspension options. You will not find a “one-size-fits-all” number here. The diagrams are clean, with callouts that match the parts list. Need the nut that holds the upper control arm to the sill? Item 15 in Fig. 2-110 is a hex flange lock nut, part number 06502698. That is a M14x1.50 flange lock. Do not reuse it—buy the new one and torque it to factory spec (manual recommends a torque sequence, but this catalog gives you the fastener).

Why Use the Factory Parts Catalog Instead of Aftermarket?

Aftermarket parts databases merge multiple years and drivetrains into one vague entry. I have watched a DIYer order a rear axle housing for a 2001 Grand Cherokee and get a Dana 44 housing that did not match because his truck had the Vari-Lok progressive differential. The factory catalog separates Dana 44/226mm housing (Fig. 3-210), differential without Vari-Lok (Fig. 3-220), and with Vari-Lok (Fig. 3-230). That three-page difference saves you the return shipping and the downtime. When you are working on someone else’s vehicle, reputation matters. This catalog is the same one dealers used to order counter parts. It is not a reprint; it is an OEM file scanned from the original.

380 Pages of Verified Part Numbers

380 pages with no filler. Groups cover Parking Brake (Group – 4), Service Brakes (Group – 5) with separate callouts for Continental Teves and Akebono calipers, Cooling (Group – 7) with radiator and water pump parts for 4.0L, 4.7L, and 3.1L Diesel, and Electrical (Group – 8) with starters, alternators, sensors, relays, and the JTEC module solenoids. If you are chasing an intermittent no-start and need the correct crankshaft position sensor for a 4.7L, the catalog lists it under Fig. 8-610. That sensor has a specific part number that an O’Reilly’s catalog can get wrong. Do not guess. Use the factory book.

Decode Your VIN Before Ordering

The VIN plate decoding page is the key. It tells you the engine, transmission, suspension code (Z code on the spring), and even the market (USA, Canada, Mexico, Export). For example, if your VIN has a ‘Z’ code on the front spring, you need a specific spring isolator part number. The catalog includes that note directly in Fig. 2-110. Skip this step and you will install a spring that sits an inch too high or bottoms out on the bump stop.

Cooling System: Diagrams for 4.0L, 4.7L, and 3.1L Diesel

Group – 7 has separate figures for each engine: Fig. 7-150 for 4.0L radiator, Fig. 7-160 for 4.7L, Fig. 7-165 for the 3.1L diesel. The water pump (7-210, 7-220, 7-230) uses different gaskets and pulleys. Do not mix them. The drive belt routing is also unique per engine (7-520 for 4.0/4.7, 7-530 for diesel). If you are replacing the harmonic balancer on a 4.7L, the pulley and bolt part numbers are in Fig. 7-430. That bolt is torque-to-yield. Replace it. The catalog will not tell you the torque spec (that is in the service manual), but it gives you the correct bolt part number so you can order the right fastener.

One thing this catalog does not do: it does not include repair procedures. It is a parts identification tool. If you need the step-by-step rebuild for the front axle, pair this with the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK WH Factory Service Manual”>2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK WH Factory Service Manual or the 1994-1996 Jeep Parts Catalog”>1994-1996 Jeep Parts Catalog for earlier models. The Jeep Wrangler Cherokee Grand Cherokee 1991-1993 Parts Catalog”>Jeep Wrangler Cherokee Grand Cherokee 1991-1993 Parts Catalog covers the ZJ generation if you are working on a different year. For broader context on the automotive industry, see Automotive Industry Overview”>Automotive Industry Overview. And if you are replacing a battery, check Automotive Battery”>Automotive Battery for specs, but remember: the part number for the battery tray and cables is in Fig. 8-1010 of this catalog.

Is this a repair manual or a parts catalog?

It is a parts catalog only. No torque specs or repair steps. Use it to order the correct OEM parts from your dealer or online.

Does it cover the 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 4.0L engine?

Yes. The 2001WG index includes front suspension and cooling diagrams specific to the 4.0L, 4.7L, and 3.1L diesel. VIN decoding tells you which engine you have.

What is the difference between the standard and heavy-duty suspension parts?

The catalog lists separate shock absorber packages (05014175AB for monotube, 05014731AD for standard, 05015361AD for heavy-duty). Spring isolators and control arms also vary by suspension code (SDA vs. SDJ vs. SDU). Check the notes on Fig. 2-110.

How do I know if my Grand Cherokee has Vari-Lok differential?

The VIN code on the axle tag or the equipment list will tell you. The catalog has separate figures for differential with Vari-Lok (Fig. 3-230) and without (Fig. 3-220). You can also decode the VIN using the plate information on page 1.

Everything in this catalog is organized by groups and figure numbers. You can jump from the table of contents to any part. It is a PDF, searchable by keyword or part number. If you are doing a front suspension overhaul, pull up Fig. 2-110 and order every nut, bolt, bushing, and spring isolator in the correct quantity. That is how professionals avoid comeback jobs. Access the Factory Manual now and stop guessing about part numbers.