What transfer case is in a Jeep XJ?
Usage. Since 1988, the NP231 has been the “Command Trac” transfer case used in the XJ Cherokee, MJ Comanche, and YJ Wrangler.
When did the XJ Cherokee use the 242 transfer case?
The 242 premiered in the XJ Cherokee / Wagoneer and MJ Commache as the SelecTrac option. It was used in the 1991-1998 ZJ Grand Cherokee. The 242 persisted throughout the full run of XJ Cherokees and continued on in the 2002 KJ Liberty.
When was the Jeep NP242 transfer case introduced?
The Jeep NP242 transfer case was introduced in the 1987 model year as a replacement for the NP228. The 242 premiered in the XJ Cherokee / Wagoneer and MJ Commache as the SelecTrac option.
What kind of transmission does a 1999 Jeep transfer case use?
The best bet is to stick with same model, year, and transmission unless you are prepared to swap the input shaft. From what I can find, the 1999 XJ used an AX15 transmission and the transfer case had a 23 spline short input shaft.
How many splines are in a Jeep transfer case?
After doing some research I found that a ’99 XJ cherokee with a 4.0L and a manual transmission should have a np231 transfer case should have 23 splines so i’m wondering if it would bolt in without modifications, or if the spindle length/input shaft/output shaft is different in some way.
The 242 premiered in the XJ Cherokee / Wagoneer and MJ Commache as the SelecTrac option. It was used in the 1991-1998 ZJ Grand Cherokee. The 242 persisted throughout the full run of XJ Cherokees and continued on in the 2002 KJ Liberty.
The Jeep NP242 transfer case was introduced in the 1987 model year as a replacement for the NP228. The 242 premiered in the XJ Cherokee / Wagoneer and MJ Commache as the SelecTrac option.
What kind of transfer case does a Jeep ZJ use?
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What is the range of the Jeep 231 transfer case?
The 231 has a driver’s side front output and centerline rear output. The NP231 features two ranges; a low range gear that is a respectable 2.72-to-1 (the lowest of all the Jeep transfer cases with the exception of the NP241OR) and a direct-drive in high range.