Jeep Wrangler Grand Cherokee Cherokee Parts Catalog 1994-1996

Description

You been burned by aftermarket parts catalogs that skip half the variations or list a part number that doesn’t match the build date. I have. A customer brings in a 1995 Grand Cherokee with a Dana 44 rear, you call the parts house, they read you a number from a third-party database, and the axle shaft arrives wrong. That’s wasted time, wasted money, and a pissed-off owner. The 1994-1996 Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee Parts Catalog ends that crap. 1044 pages of factory-issued illustrations, group contents, and part numbers broken down by model, axle type, and even sales code. It’s the same book the dealership parts counter used. If you’re swapping an engine in a YJ Wrangler or rebuilding the front suspension on a Cherokee (XJ), you need the exact exploded view from Figure 2-140 before you order one spring and shock. Otherwise you’re guessing.

Front Suspension & Drive: Group 2 Breakdown

Group 2 covers front suspension and drive components across all three models. The catalog splits it by Wrangler (YJ), Cherokee, and Grand Cherokee (ZJ). Figure 2-110 shows the front stabilizer bar for the Wrangler; Figure 2-135 covers the Grand Cherokee stabilizer bar. If you pull a track bar on a ZJ, you reference Figure 2-160 before you touch the bolts. The axle shaft illustrations in Figures 2-210 through 2-230 distinguish between the vacuum-disconnect front axle (Wrangler YJ) and the non-disconnect versions used on the Cherokee and Grand Cherokee. You don’t want to order the wrong shaft because you didn’t check the group.

Does This Catalog Cover Your Engine and Transmission?

Yes, but not as a repair manual. This is a parts catalog, so it lists every part and its number. The General Information section contains Engine Identification Numbers – the vin coding and casting numbers you need to confirm what block is in the bay. Transmission and Transfer Case identification are covered in the group contents for the drivetrain. If your 1996 Cherokee has an AX-15 manual, you’ll find the input shaft parts listed under the transmission group. You also get a Newpart Index and Numerical Index to cross-reference old and superseded numbers. The Jeep Wrangler 2004 Service Manual – Section: Foreword/Group Tabs”>Jeep Wrangler 2004 Service Manual is a separate repair document; this catalog is what you use when ordering the correct hardware.

3 Reasons Factory Documentation Beats Aftermarket

First, the manufacturer reuses the same part numbers across model years but with different supersession dates. This catalog shows which numbers supersede others and when. Second, every part number is tied to a specific figure – you see the part in context, not a list on a screen. Third, the catalog includes Price Class (Series) Information and Sales Codes that let you filter by options like ABS or tow package. Aftermarket catalogs often merge that data and get it wrong. For a 1995 Grand Cherokee, this catalog tells you whether the Dana 44 rear axle housing (Figure 3-255) uses a non-locking or locking differential – two different housings with different part numbers.

Get the Right Part Numbers from the Numerical Index

Know the old part number but lost the supersession? Flip to the Numerical Index. The catalog lists every active part number alphabetically and numerically. If you have an 81-690-1917 catalog number (that’s the publication number), you can cross-reference it against the 1991-1993 edition. The Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee Parts Catalog 1991-1993 OEM”>Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee Parts Catalog 1991-1993 OEM covers previous years; this one covers 1994-1996. Use the Numerical Index to see if a part number changed between the two. The Alphabetical Index is there for quick lookups when you only know the part name – ‘stabilizer bar, front, Wrangler’ will point you straight to Figure 2-110.

Rear Axle Identification: Dana Model 35 vs. Model 44

On the Grand Cherokee ZJ, the rear axle could be either a Dana 35 or a Dana 44. They look similar from the outside, and a generic parts source might sell you a shaft that fits the wrong carrier. This catalog gives you separate figures for each: Figure 3-250 (Dana 35 housing), Figure 3-255 (Dana 44 housing), and then differential figures for locking and non-locking versions. The General Information section includes a Rear Axle Identification guide that explains how to read the axle tag or count cover bolts. You locate your axle, go to the correct figure, and order the shaft seals, bearing cups, and ring and pinion sets. That’s factory accuracy.

Parts Catalog Revision Service: What That Means

This catalog includes a note about a revision service – new part numbers get added, obsolete ones get flagged. The catalog you access is the final edition for the 1994-1996 run, so all updates are baked in. The 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK WH Factory Service Manual”>2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK WH Factory Service Manual is a later generation; this catalog only covers the ZJ Grand Cherokee, XJ Cherokee, and YJ Wrangler. Stick with the right generation to avoid ordering suspension arms that don’t bolt up.

Does this catalog include exploded views?

Yes, every group has illustrated figures with callouts and part numbers.

How do I find a part number for a specific model like a 1994 Wrangler YJ?

Start with the Group Contents at the front of the catalog to locate the system – say, Group 2 for front suspension. Then check the Illustration Index to find the figure number that matches your model (Figure 2-120 for Wrangler front spring and shock). The figure shows the part, the callout number, and the part number. Use the Numerical Index to verify supersessions if needed. The General Information section also explains how to read the Body Code Plate and Build Date codes so you match the exact production month. I’ve used this same method to rebuild a Dana 44 rear without buying a single wrong part.

Aftermarket catalogs are fine for oil filters. For axle shafts, engine mounts, transfer case chains, and every nut and bolt that holds your Jeep together, you need the factory-approved reference. Get the part numbers straight the first time. Access the Factory Manual and keep your build on schedule.

Related Manuals

• Jeep Wrangler 2004 Service Manual – Section: Foreword/Group Tabs”>Jeep Wrangler 2004 Service Manual
• 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK WH Factory Service Manual”>2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee WK WH Factory Service Manual
• Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee Parts Catalog 1991-1993 OEM”>Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee Parts Catalog 1991-1993 OEM

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