Grand Cherokee (ZJ)¶

Tom Zehrbach's ZJ in Moab

The Grand Cherokee (ZJ) has been produced since 1993.

Drive Train¶

Engine¶

The ZJ comes with the 4.0L I6 engine standard and the 5.2L V8 optionally. In 1998, the 5.9L V8 was also an option. In 1999, the 4.7L V8 will be an option.

Transmission¶

The AX-15 is the 5-speed manual transmission used in the ZJ.

Information on automatic transmissions will be added later.

Transfer Case¶

The NP-231 (or NV for New Venture) is the Command-Trac transfer case used in the ZJ. Information on the other transfer cases will be added later.

Front Axle¶

The Dana 30 is the front axle used in the ZJ.

Rear Axle¶

The Dana 35c is the axle most commonly found in the rear of the ZJ. The Dana 44 is optional in some models.

Production Information¶

Year	Serial Number Range	Production
1993	xxx - xxx	ppp
1994	xxx - xxx	ppp
1995	xxx - xxx	ppp
1996	xxx - xxx	ppp
1997	xxx - xxx	ppp

Serial Number Locations¶

Serial numbers are located on the . . .