When did the Jeep NP242 transfer case come out?
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. It was used in the 1991-1998 ZJ Grand Cherokee.
What kind of transfer case does a jeep use?
Advance Adapters summary of the NP200 Series Transfer case widely used in Jeep from 1987-2006. The New Process transfer cases used in late model Jeeps are always a left-hand drop configuration. The stock rotation on the New Process transfer case depends on the year of the vehicle and the stock transmission used.
How can I identify the transfer case input?
The input shafts of the transfer case can be changed if necessary, but this would require that the transfer case be completely disassembled. The easiest way to identify the transfer case input is by identifying the stock transmission that Jeep used. The 21 and 23 splined output shafts vary on different transmission models.
When did the Jeep Grand Cherokee 242 come out?
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 (read more) Welcome Guest
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. It was used in the 1991-1998 ZJ Grand Cherokee.
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.
What’s the name of the new Jeep transfer case?
New versions of the NP231 are referred to as NVG231 or NV231 which stands for New Venture Gear. The tag on the back of the transfer case will reflect the name change. Only the name is different. A NV231 HD model is used in some ZJs.
How many gears are in the 242 transfer case?
The important variations to look for in the 242 transfer case are in the input gear. The 242 comes in 21 spline and 23 spline versions with long, medium (rare) and short variations. We have documented these gears here.