Target Audience:
Do-it-yourselfers and experienced mechanics.
Advantage:
Official factory manual, identical to what dealers use, providing comprehensive and accurate information.
Delivery Method:
Instant download.
Organizational Enhancements:
Improved PDF with bookmarks, searchable text, and index for best organization.
Engine Mechanical:
Yes (Includes engines, cooling system, fuel system, exhaust system, intake manifold, emission control systems)
Drivetrain:
Yes (Includes front suspension and axle, rear suspension and axles, propeller shafts, transmissions and transfer cases, wheels and tires)
Brakes:
Yes (Includes brake system)
Steering:
Yes (Includes steering system)
Electrical:
Yes (Includes electrical system, charging system, starting system)
Body And Frame:
Yes (Includes frame and bumpers, body components)
Comfort And Convenience:
Yes (Includes heating and air conditioning)
Maintenance:
Yes (Lubrication and maintenance, service intervals, fluid specifications)
Diagnostics:
Yes (All diagnostic procedures are covered)
Repair:
Yes (All repair procedures are covered, including rebuild, refurbish, and restore)
Troubleshooting:
Implied through diagnostic and repair procedures.
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering everything from basic maintenance to complete rebuilds and diagnostics, as used by dealership technicians.
Visual Aid Count:
Hundreds of photographs and illustrations created during complete disassembly.
PDF Features:
Bookmarks, searchable text, index
Printability:
Printable without any restriction
Binding:
Digital (PDF) - allows printing of specific pages.
Paper Type:
Not applicable (digital format).
Engine 1 Displacement:
4.0 Liters (242 cubic inches)
Engine 1 Type:
Overhead Valve (OHV) Inline 6-Cylinder (commonly known as the '242' or 'Power Tech' engine)
Engine 1 Fuel System:
Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
Engine 2 Displacement:
5.2 Liters (318 cubic inches)
Engine 2 Type:
Overhead Valve (OHV) V8 (commonly known as the 'Magnum' engine)
Engine 2 Fuel System:
Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
Engine 1 Horsepower Estimate:
Approximately 190 hp @ 4700 rpm
Engine 1 Torque Estimate:
Approximately 225 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Engine 2 Horsepower Estimate:
Approximately 220 hp @ 4400 rpm
Engine 2 Torque Estimate:
Approximately 285 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
Transmission 4 0L Standard:
42RE 4-Speed Automatic (for 4x4 models); 44RE 4-Speed Automatic (for 4x2 models)
Transmission 5 2L Standard:
44RE 4-Speed Automatic
Optional Transmission:
No manual transmission option was available for the 1994 Grand Cherokee.
Transfer Case:
New Process NP231 Command-Trac (4x4 models)
Transfer Case 2:
New Process NP242 Selec-Trac (Optional on some 4x4 models, offering full-time 4WD capability)
NHTSA Rollover Resistance:
Likely 3-star rating for rollover resistance (typical for SUVs of this era).
ABS:
Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) on all four wheels.
Airbags:
Driver's side airbag standard.
Seatbelts:
Front seat belts with pretensioners.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 3,000 - 5,000 miles (5,000 - 8,000 km) or 6 months, depending on driving conditions and oil type specified in the manual.
Transmission Fluid Change:
Recommended every 30,000 - 60,000 miles (48,000 - 96,000 km), with filter replacement.
Engine Oil 4 0L:
API SG/SH rated, SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (check manual for specific recommendations and temperature ranges).
Engine Oil 5 2L:
API SG/SH rated, SAE 10W-30 or 5W-30 (check manual for specific recommendations and temperature ranges).
Transmission Fluid:
ATF+3 (Chrysler's proprietary fluid) or equivalent.
Coolant:
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant (green type) or equivalent, typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water.
Common Issues:
The 4.0L engine is generally robust but can suffer from head gasket issues, especially with age. The 5.2L V8 can have intake manifold gasket leaks. Both can experience worn suspension components, particularly front ball joints and tie rod ends, and issues with the transfer case shifter linkage or electronic components in later models (though 1994 is early in the ZJ lifecycle).
Brand:
Jeep, a marque with a strong off-road heritage dating back to World War II.
Generation Start:
The ZJ generation, introduced for the 1993 model year, was Jeep's first unibody SUV, marking a significant shift towards a more car-like ride and luxury features.
1994 Updates:
While specific major updates for 1994 are not detailed here, the ZJ platform underwent continuous refinement throughout its lifecycle (1993-1998).
Manufacturing Location:
Toledo, Ohio, USA
