Information on repair and maintenance of Jeep Grand Cherokee cars electronically
The American SUV Jeep Grand Cherokee is produced by the well-known Chrysler, a Jeep division. It replaced the Wagoneer model.
The first generation of the ZJ car has been produced since 1992 in the United States. The factory was located in Detroit, later the model was assembled in Austria.
Laredo and Limited became common kits, with a separate difference in the types of transmissions and the external grille. Initially, the JZ generation was produced only with a 4.0-liter six-cylinder petrol engine with a capacity of 178 hp. Over time, the V8 engine appeared, with a volume of 5.2 liters and a capacity of 212, and in 1997 the model range was replenished with the most powerful V8 engine with a volume of 5.9 liters and 241 hp, which had 16 valves.
The European version was equipped with a 2.5 liter diesel V8 and 116 hp.
Each configuration with a gasoline engine came with an automatic gearbox, only the diesel one was equipped with mechanics.
The second generation WJ has been produced since 1998, for Europe it has the designation WG. The car was significantly improved: the body lines and the shape of the headlights were changed, fog lights were installed. The car is equipped with diesel engines with a volume of 2.7 - 3.0 liters, with an operating power of 138 -163 hp. and gasoline, with a volume of 3.1 - 4.7 liters with a capacity of 140 - 220 hp. For Europe, a 2.7 liter turbodiesel is offered. Each configuration is equipped with an automatic transmission. In 2003, the exterior design of the Jeep Grand Cherokee II was slightly updated, but the model was easily distinguished from the older modification.
The third generation WK was introduced in 2004, improving power, road performance and interior design. The new design was more dynamic and powerful, although it did not receive radical changes in appearance. As for the engines, the fourth generation was equipped with a 3.7 liter V6 with a capacity of 210 hp. The most powerful engine was presented with a volume of 5.7 liters and a power of 325 hp, the 4.7 liter V8 generation was also improved, which is more powerful up to 230 hp. For the first time, the basic equipment has an electronic exchange rate stability system ESP.
The fourth generation was provided in 2009 using the Mercedes-Benz M-Class II platform. The car was equipped with all the possible technical achievements of the company: modern, aggressive and powerful. The design deserves special attention: it is now load-bearing, fully independent suspension with the Selec-Terrain system (12 different systems). The engine range includes a 3.6L V6 and an improved 5.7L V8.
In 2013, the updated Grand Cherokee was presented: the exterior design, interior and equipment were improved. In 2017, the Grand Cherokee Trackhawk made its debut, which received a 6.2-liter V8 gasoline engine with a capacity of 717 hp. is the most powerful SUV to date.
Even the most powerful and high-quality SUVs require periodic repairs. The main questions that worry the drivers of these brands the most are:
- how to change oils;
- how to repair the chassis;
- how the electronics of the car works.
In order to quickly and efficiently carry out diagnostics, and then repair yourself, you need an electronic car repair manual. Jeep Grand Cherokee repair book in PDF format has detailed information about the structure of the car, with detailed instructions and illustrations. All information provided is the experience of professionals. Download the book to your smartphone and the necessary information will always be at your fingertips.