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Jeep Grand Cherokee Parts Catalog – 2008 WK, 597 Pages

If you’re wrenching on a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee and you don’t have the factory parts breakdown in your hand, you’re working blind. I’ve seen guys order the wrong axle shaft three times because they guessed the differential size, then they blame the parts store. That’s on them. This Parts Catalog stops that nonsense before it starts. 597 pages, direct from DaimlerChrysler’s engineering department – not some aftermarket rehash that skips half the illustrations. You want to know which front brake rotor matches your SRT-8 vs a Laredo? The page numbers and figure callouts are right there.

VIN Plate Decoding – Page 1 Tells You the Whole Story

Before you order a single part, decode the VIN. Page 1 breaks down every position: country, make (J=Jeep), vehicle type, GVWR, line (S=Grand Cherokee 4×2, R=4×4), series (Laredo, Limited, Overland, SRT-8), body style, engine (3.0L diesel, 5.7L HEMI, 6.1L SRT, 3.7L, 4.7L), check digit, model year (8 for 2008), assembly plant (C=Jefferson North), and sequence. If you order a left-side axle for a 4.7L V8 and your VIN says 6.1L SRT, you get the wrong spline count. This manual gives you the decoding table – no guesswork.

Group 1 MoPar Accessories – Factory Parts, Not Aftermarket Junk

Group 1 covers audio & electronics (media system, backup camera, iPod install kit), carriers & cargo (bike hitch mount, water sports, canoe, ski), driving convenience (Bluetooth hands-free, park/distance sensors), exterior appearance (ground effects kit, wheel kit), and fog lights & electrical. Each figure is numbered – Fig. 1-110 for media system, Fig. 1-118 for backup camera. If you’re adding factory accessories to your Grand Cherokee, this catalog shows the exact brackets, wiring, and fasteners. Need the heater kit for the engine block? Fig. 1-602. Don’t waste time with aftermarket conversions that never fit right.

Front Suspension and Stabilizer Bar – Group 2

Front suspension components are grouped under Fig. 2-110 (Suspension, Front) and Fig. 2-120 (Cradle, Front Suspension). The stabilizer bar? Fig. 2-210. If you’re rebuilding the front end, you need the OEM part numbers for bushings, end links, and the cradle itself. This catalog lists them with exploded views – no missing bolts. I’ve seen aftermarket manuals show a generic sway bar diagram that doesn’t match the WK chassis. Not here.

Front Axle Groups – Corporate 200 MM (003DJA) and Dana 226/Corporate 213 Rear Axles

The catalog breaks out front axle assembly (Fig. 003DJA-110), housing and vent (Fig. 003DJA-210), differential assembly (Fig. 003DJA-220), and drive shafts (Fig. 003DJA-610). For the rear, you get Dana 226 MM (003DRK) and Corporate 213 MM (003DRS) – each with its own axle assembly, housing, differential, and shafts. Page references for these groups are clearly listed. If you’re swapping an axle or rebuilding the diff, you need the exact seal, bearing, and shim part numbers. Aftermarket catalogs mix up the two rear axle types. This one keeps them separate.

Brakes (Group 5) and Cooling (Group 7) – Part Numbers Matter

Group 5 covers front brakes (Fig. 5-121 for 3.7L/4.7L/3.0L/5.7L, Fig. 5-122 for 6.1L SRT), rear disc brakes with and without BR4 package, vacuum booster, master cylinder, HCU and brake tubes, parking brake lever and cables. Group 7 gives you radiator and related parts (Fig. 7-105 diesel, Fig. 7-110/115 gas), water pump (Fig. 7-205/210). These are the pages you turn to when a caliper bracket seizes or the water pump leaks. You get the OEM gasket, bolt, and pulley part numbers. No aftermarket generic fitment – these are the same parts Jeep used on the assembly line.

Source Validity – Why This OEM Catalog Beats Every Aftermarket PDF

I’ve been burned by third-party parts catalogs that merge two model years and call it a day. This is the original factory print – the same data Chrysler used in the 2008 WK assembly plant. Every figure number matches the engineering release. If you find a discrepancy, it’s because your VIN doesn’t match the build. And the VIN table on page 1 will tell you exactly why. I trust OEM documentation because it doesn’t leave out the obscure fastener that keeps the driveshaft from vibing at 70 mph. For related manuals, check the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK WH Factory Service Manual if you need service procedures, or the 1994-1996 Jeep Parts Catalog for older models. For pre-1997 parts, the Jeep Wrangler Cherokee Grand Cherokee 1991-1993 Parts Catalog covers you. And if you want the broader context of automotive repair documentation, read the Automotive Industry Overview on our site. But for battery and electrical spec info, Automotive Battery is a good complement.

Does this catalog include torque specifications for bolts?

It lists part numbers and illustrations only. Torque specs are in the factory service manual. This catalog is for ordering correct parts, not tightening.

How do I know which rear axle my Grand Cherokee has – Dana 226 or Corporate 213?

Check the VIN – the model year and build codes don’t directly show axle type. You need to look at the RPO codes on the glovebox sticker or physically measure the differential cover. The catalog has separate groups for each (003DRK and 003DRS), so once you know, you’ll find the right parts.

If you’re working on a 2008 Grand Cherokee and you need the exact factory part numbers – for brakes, suspension, axles, cooling, or accessories – get this manual. 597 pages, OEM data, no shortcuts. Access the Factory Manual now and stop chasing parts with a parts-store guess.