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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr Laredo

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Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr Laredo
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr Laredo
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$25,945
Base Invoice:
$23,507
Destination:
$525
Engine/Fuel:
5.2L/318 Gas V8
Transmission:
4 Speed Automatic w/OD,
Door/Body Style:
4 Door
Drive Type:
Rear Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
16/21

Specifications

Vehicle
EPA Classification : 2WD Special Purpose Vehicles
Engine
Engine Order Code : ELF
Engine Type : Gas V8
Displacement : 5.2L/318
Fuel System : SMPI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 220 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 300 @ 3200
Transmission
Drivetrain : Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code : DGB
Trans Type : 4
Trans Description Cont. : Automatic w/OD,
Trans Description Cont. Again : Electronic
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.45
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.45
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.00
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 0.69
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) :
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.20
Clutch Size (in) :
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.73
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High :
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low :
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 18
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : 600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 117
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : - TBD -
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3582
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 3500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 350
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : 6700
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : 750
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : Quadra-Coil
Suspension Type - Rear : Quadra-Coil
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : - TBD -
Brakes
Brake Type : Power
Brake ABS System : 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) :
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) :
Tires
Front Tire Order Code : TRT
Rear Tire Order Code : TRT
Spare Tire Order Code : TBB
Front Tire Size : P225/75R15
Rear Tire Size : P225/75R15
Spare Tire Size : P215/75R15
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 7
Spare Wheel Size (in) : 15 x 7
Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material : Aluminum
Steering
Steering Type : Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 12.7
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 3.2
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 37.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : - TBD -
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 23
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) : 105.9
Length, Overall (in) : 177.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 69.3
Height, Overall (in) : 64.9
Tread Width, Front (in) : 58.5
Tread Width, Rear (in) : 58.75
Min Ground Clearance (in) : 7.77
Rear Door Opening Height (in) : - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in) : - TBD -
Liftover Height (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) :
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) : - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) : 79.3
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) : 40.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) :
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) : 100.1
Front Head Room (in) : 38.9
Front Leg Room (in) : 40.9
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 59.2
Front Hip Room (in) : 56.7
Second Head Room (in) : 39.0
Second Leg Room (in) : 35.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) : 57.6
Second Hip Room (in) : 49.3
Summary
Vehicle Name : Grand Cherokee
Body Style : 4 Door

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 16/hwy 21 (4.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 14/hwy 18 (5.2L engine/4-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR
Body-side accent stripes
Grey lower body-side cladding
Black roof rack w/adjustable bows
Bright grille
Halogen headlamps
Dual pwr foldaway rearview mirrors w/illuminated controls
Light tinted glass (all windows)
Flip-up liftgate glass
Variable intermittent windshield wipers/washers
Rear window wiper/washer
Deluxe sound insulation group
INTERIOR
Cloth/vinyl reclining low-back front bucket seats
Removable 60/40 folding rear seat
Full-length floor console
Floor & cargo compartment carpeting
Front/rear floor mats
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
Tilt steering column
Warning chimes
Pwr windows w/illuminated controls, driver one-touch-down feature
Pwr door locks w/illuminated controls
Speed control
Remote keyless entry w/(2) transmitters, panic alarm
Manual air conditioning
Rear window defroster
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (4) speakers
Lockable glove box w/light
Cigar lighter
Manual day/night rearview mirror
Dual illuminated cloth-covered visor vanity mirrors
Passenger assist handles
Illuminated entry
Lights-inc: ashtray, cargo area, underhood, courtesy, map/dome reading
Cargo area tie down loops
Retractable cargo compartment cover
Cargo area net
MECHANICAL
4.0L (242) SMPI I6 "Power Tech" engine
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD
3.55 axle ratio
Rear wheel drive
600-CCA maintenance-free battery
117-amp alternator
4950# GVWR
Normal duty Quadra-Coil suspension w/leading/trailing control arms, coil springs, gas-charged shock absorbers
Front/rear stabilizer bars
(4) P215/75R15 all-season SBR BSW Wrangler AP tires
Inside-mounted compact spare tire
Spare tire cover w/storage pocket
(4) 15" x 7" sport cast aluminum wheels
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Pwr anti-lock 4-wheel disc brakes
23 gallon fuel tank
Stainless steel exhaust system
SAFETY
4-wheel anti-lock brakes
Driver & front passenger air bags
Front/rear outboard height-adjustable shoulder belts
Electric horns

Options

NO OPTION KIND
2_X QUICK-ORDER PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
2_Z QUICK-ORDER PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET STANDARAD
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER $40
FOG LAMPS $120
DEEP TINTED SUNSCREEN GLASS -inc: rear doors, rear quarter glass, rear tailgate glass $270
MANUFACTURERS STATEMENT OF ORIGIN-ON REQUEST STANDARAD
PWR HEATED MIRRORS (N/A w/2_E Quick-Order Pkg) $50
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/COMPACT DISC, CASSETTE -inc: graphic equalizer, (4) speakers (REQ: 2_E or 2_X Quick-Order Pkg) $560
PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE -inc: (8) Infinity gold speakers in 6 locations $660
CHRYSLER/INFINITY SPATIAL IMAGING CASSETTE & COMPACT DISC SOUND SYSTEM -inc: (8) Infinity gold speakers in 6 locations $940
DUAL FRONT HEATED SEATS (REQ: EL__ Leather Seating) $250
SECURITY ALARM $150
PWR SUNROOF (N/A w/2_E Quick-Order Pkg) *Replaces full overhead console w/mini overhead console* $845
TRAILER TOW GROUP III -inc: 3.73 axle ratio, HD radiator, modified Spicer 35c rear axle, frame-mounted equalizer hitch receptacle, 7-pin outlet, 5000# max trailer weight, 750# max tongue weight, 25ft max travel trailer length (REQ: ERH Engine) $360
TRAILER TOW GROUP IV -inc: 7-pin outlet, frame-mounted equalizer hitch receptacle, 6700# max trailer weight, 750# max tongue weight, 30ft max travel trailer length (REQ: ELF Engine) $245
TRAILER TOW PREP GROUP -inc: 3.73 axle ratio, HD radiator (w/ERH Engine-inc:modified Spicer 35c rear axle) $105
Emission System
STANDARD EMISSIONS STANDARAD
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS $170
BORDER STATE EMISSIONS *provides California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut emissions for units shipped to dealers in Federal areas* $170
Engine
4.0L (242) SMPI I6 "POWER TECH" ENGINE (STD) STANDARAD
5.2L (318) SMPI V8 ENGINE -inc: trailer tow prep group $880
Transmission
4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) STANDARAD
Spare Tires
COMPACT SPARE TIRE (STD) STANDARAD
FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE $160
Tires
P215/75R15 ALL-SEASON SBR BSW WRANGLER AP TIRES (STD) (REQ: 2_E Quick-Order Pkg) STANDARAD
P225/75R15 ALL-SEASON SBR OWL TIRES $250
P225/75R15 ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL WRANGLER RT/S TIRES $315
Powertrain
POWERTRAIN -inc: 4.0L I6 engine, 4-speed auto trans STANDARAD
POWERTRAIN -inc: 5.2L V8 engine, 4-speed auto trans STANDARAD
Quick-Order Package
LAREDO QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: base vehicle (REQ: ERH Engine) STANDARAD
LAREDO QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: overhead console, deep tinted sunscreen glass, P225/75R15 all-season OWL tires *GROSS* $755
LAREDO QUICK-ORDER PKG -inc: overhead console, deep tinted sunscreen glass, P225/75R15 all-season OWL tires, fog lamps, auto headlamps, auto day/night rearview mirror, pwr driver/front passenger seats w/pwr lumbar, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/remote audio controls, dual elect heated mirrors, security alarm system, premium AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette, mini trip computer, color-keyed fascias/special badging *Deletes STD accent stripes* *GROSS* $3,100
Seat Type
CLOTH/VINYL LOW-BACK RECLINING FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD) STANDARAD
LEATHER FRONT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 2_Z Quick-Order Pkg) $580
Paint Type
MONOTONE PAINT (STD) STANDARAD
Differential
TRAC-LOK DIFFERENTIAL AXLE NOT DESIRED STANDARAD
TRAC-LOK DIFFERENTIAL AXLE -inc: 3.73 axle ratio $285
Owner Follow-up
OWNER FOLLOW-UP SERVICES PROGRAM STANDARAD
Region
NATIONAL REGION STANDARAD
REGIONAL DISCOUNT *Available in AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX* *DISCOUNT* STANDARAD

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Drivetrain:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance:
5 Years/100,000 Miles
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
00V034

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
204,000

Summary:
The seat belt shoulder height adjustable turning loop (ATL) top mounting bolt was inadequately manufactured. The affected mounting bolts may not withstand sufficient force to function properly in certain impact situations, increasing the risk of injury to a belted occupant.

Remedy:
Dealers will replace the upper ATL bolt. Owner notification began March 13, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

Dates of Manufacture:
August 1999

Manufacturer Recall Number:
866