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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Specs

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2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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Engine Specs
Transmission Specs
Transfer Case

Exterior Dimensions
Interior Dimensions

All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.

Engine
4.0-Liter, OHV, SMPI I-6
4.7-Liter, SOHC, 16V, V-8
Availability
Standard - All
High Output: Std.- Overland, Opt. Limited; Standard Output: Opt. - Laredo and Limited
Type and Description
In-line, liquid-cooled
V-type, liquid-cooled
Displacement
242 cu. in. (3960 cu. cm)
287 cu. in. (4701 cu. cm)
Bore x Stroke
3.88 x 3.41 (98.4 x 86.7)
3.66 x 3.40 (93.0 x 86.5)
Valve System
OHV, 12 valves, flat followers, hydraulic lifters
Chain-driven SOHC, 16 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers
Fuel Injection
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Sequential, multi-port, electronic, returnless
Construction
Cast iron block and head
Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads
Compression Ratio
8.7:1
9.3:1 - Normal
9.7:1 - High Output
Power (SAE net)
195 bhp (145 kW) @ 4600 rpm; 49.3 bhp/liter
235 bhp (175 kW) @ 4800 rpm; (50 bhp/liter) - Standard Output; 260 bhp (195 kW) @ 5100 rpm; (56.4 bhp/liter) - High Output (estimated)
Torque (SAE net)
230 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm
295 lb.-ft. (400 N-m) @ 3200 rpm - Standard Output; 330 lb.-ft. (447 N-m) @ 3600 rpm - High Output (estimated)
Max. Engine Speed
5300 rpm
6000 rpm
Fuel Requirement
Unleaded regular, 87 octane
(R + M)/2
Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R + M)/2 - Normal; Unleaded premium, 93 octane (R+M)/2 recommended - High Output
Oil Capacity
6 qt. (5.7L)
6 qt. (5.7L)
Emission Controls
Mini-converters (2), 3-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, engine modifications (a)
Mini converters (2), three-way catalytic converter, heated oxygen sensors, advanced emission control system (a)
Max. Gross Trailer Weight
   Standard
2000 lbs.
2000 lbs.
   Optional
5000 lbs.
6500 lbs.
Estimated EPA Fuel Economy (mpg City/Hwy)
2WD: 16 / 21
4WD: 16 / 20
Normal 2WD: 15/21
Normal 2WD: 14/19
High-Output 2WD: 14/19
High-Output 2WD: 13/18
(a) Meets Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) requirements in CA, MA, ME, NY and VT. Meets Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) requirements in all other states.

Transmission
Automatic, 4-Speed Overdrive
Automatic, 5-Speed Overdrive
Availability
Included with 4.0-liter engine
Included with 4.7-liter engine
Description
Electronic governor, electronically controlled converter clutch
Three planetary gear sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch
Gear Ratios
   1st
2.74
3.00
   2nd
1.54
1.67 — upshift; 1.50 kick-down
   3rd
1.00
1.00
   4th
0.71
0.75
   5th
-
0.67
Axle
3.55 - std., 3.73 - opt.
3.73
Overall Top Gear
2.45 - std., 2.57 - opt.
2.80 — 4th; 2.50 — 5th

Transfer Case
NV242—Selec-TracŪ
NV247—Quadra Trac IIŪ
Availability
Std. — 4WD Laredo
Std. — 4WD Limited and Overland
Type
Full-time
On demand
Operating Modes
2WD; 4WD High, full-time; 4WD High, part-time; Neutral; 4WD Low, part-time
4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low, part-time
Low Range Ratio
2.72:1
2.72:1
Center Differential
Planetary with low-range lock
Gerotor pump-applied disc clutch with low-range lock
Torque Split, F/R
48/52
Variable (0-100%)

Electrical
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Alternator
136-amp
Battery
Group 65, 625-amp, maintenance-free

Dimensions and Capabilities (a)
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Wheelbase
105.9 (2691)
Track, Front
59.5 (1511)
Track, Rear
59.5 (1511)
Overall Length
181.6 (4613)
Overall Width
72.6 (1845)
Overall Height
70.3 (1786) — includes roof rack
Ground Clearance
   Front Axle
9.2 (233)
   Rear Axle
8.3 (211)
Approach Angle
37.3°
Ramp Breakover Angle
22.2° — std, 19.4° — with skid plates
Departure Angle
28.3°
Curb Weight — (est.)
   2WD: Laredo: 3786 lbs. (1717 kg) with 4.0-liter engine
     3863 lbs. (1752 kg) with 4.7-liter engine;
Limited: 3895 lbs. (1767 kg) with 4.0-liter engine
      3964 lbs. (1798 kg) with 4.7-liter engine
      3999 lbs. (1814 kg) with 4.7-liter HO engine;
   4WD: Laredo: 3970 lbs. (1801 kg) with 4.0-liter engine
      4041 lbs. (1833 kg) with 4.7-liter engine
Limited: 4072 lbs. (1847 kg) with 4.0-liter engine
      4147 lbs. (1881 kg) with 4.7-liter engine
      4206 lbs. (1908 kg) with 4.7-liter HO engine
Overland: 4364 lbs. (1979 kg)
Weight Distribution, % F/R 2WD Laredo: 55/45—4.0L engine, 56/44—4.7L engine;
2WD Limited: 54/46—4.0L engine, 55/45—4.7L engine, 55/45—4.7L HO engine,
4WD Laredo: 56/44—4.0L engine, 57/43—4.7L engine,
4WD Limited: 55/45—4.0L engine, 57/43—4.7L engine, 56/44—4.7L HO engine,
4WD Overland: 55/45
Payload (includes Occupants and Cargo)
Laredo and Limited: 1100 lbs. (499 kg)
Overland: 1000 lbs. (452 kg)
Frontal Area
26.69 sq. ft. (2.480 sq. m)
Drag Coefficient
0.450
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.5 gal. (78L)
Cargo Volume
   Rear seat up
39.0 cu. ft. (1104L)
   Rear seat tumbled
72.3 cu. ft. (2047L)
(a) All dimensions are measured at curb weight.

Accommodations
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Seating Capacity
2 / 3
Front
Head Room
39.5 (1003)
Leg Room
41.7 (1058)
Shoulder Room
58.9 (1496)
Hip Room
56.5 (1435)
Seat travel
7.4 (188) — longitudinal, 1.75 (44.5) — vertical/tilt—power only
Recliner range (degrees)
19.3° — power seats, 18.0° — manual seats
Rear
Head Room
39.3 (999)
Leg Room
35.1 (892)
Knee clearance
0.63 (16)
Shoulder room
57.9 (1471)
Hip room
50.9 (1293)

Body
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Layout
Longitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive
Construction
Steel unibody

Suspension
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Front
Live axle, "Quadra-Link" leading arms, track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers — std.;
Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers — opt.
Rear
Live axle, lower trailing arms, triangular upper arm, coil springs, stabilizer bar, low-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers — std.;
Monotube high-pressure gas-charged shock absorbers—opt.

Steering
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Type
Power recirculating ball with damper
Overall Ratio
14.2:1
Turning Diameter
(curb-to-curb)
37.4 ft. (11.4m)
Steering Turns
(lock-to-lock)
2.94