On Apr 24, 9:55=A0pm, "greenxj via CarKB.com" <u43105@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> I did get the factory service manual... As a matter of fact here's the
lin=
k
> for all that would like it. I printed it out and bound it... it's over
300=
0
> pages. but well worth
it.http://pdftown.com/2000-Jeep-Cherokee-Service-Man=
ual.html
> and here is where you can get a lot of info on many
othershttp://pdftown.c=
om/Pdf-eBook/Automotive.html
> Just in case anyone wants info on other vehicles.
> Thanks Earle for all your help, I did the swap. I used both my axles and
> everything seems to be running just fine. i did find out that the case i
h=
ave
> is a 242. It was marked 232, and the dealer still couldn't explain how,
bu=
t I
> swapped the 231 and everything went in nice and easy. Each was 23 spline
a=
nd
> worked out well.
> I don't know if it was dumb luck or just plain stupidity that got me
throu=
gh
> this. But I will take it!
> I did see the 231 SYE already and do plan on getting it, along with a
driv=
e
> shaft... I have seen a lot
herehttp://www.jeeperz-creeperz.com/np231-slip-=
yoke-eliminator-p-6456.htmlhttp://store.cseoffroad.com/1867660.htmlhttp://ww=
w.rockymountainsusp.com/SlipYoke.htm
> I will do it. I just have to get the $ up first.
> Thanks everyone for their advice and help. I really appreciate it.
>
> I hope the manuals help some people somewhere. Good luck if you
undertake =
any
> mechanical repairs.
>
>
>
>
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
> >Bummer. =A0I would recommend getting the factory service manual for
this
> >vehicle or the Jeep Conversion Manual from Advance =A0Adapters
> >(http://advanceadapters.com)
so you can be absolutely sure what you
have,=
> >before buying stuff that might not fit. =A0There is a round metal tag
abo=
ut as
> >big as a half dollar, fastened to the back of the transfer case
housing. =
=A0It
> >should have the model number on it. =A0I haven't heard of a NP232, of
cou=
rse
> >that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. =A0As Will says, there were a
number =
of
> >different transfer case input shafts, not only spline count but also
leng=
th.
> >It is essential to get the correct one as it must mate correctly with
you=
r
> >transmission output shaft. =A0The Advance =A0Adapters manual will help
yo=
u
> >identify this part. =A0They should also have various versions of the
part=
for
> >sale.
>
> >Do you have a SelecTrac case in your XJ? =A0That would be one, with a
ful=
l
> >time four wheel drive mode in addition to 2HI, 4HI, N and 2LO. =A0The
NP2=
31
> >only has the four speeds listed above, making it a "part time four
wheel
> >drive" model. =A0The full time SelecTrac model will have additional
optio=
ns
> >such as "Full" or "Lock". =A0The ****ft pattern will be printed on the
Tra=
nsfer
> >Case ****ft knob, overhead visor, or inside the glove box. =A0If so, the
N=
P231
> >is a possible replacement but as has been said drive shafts, mounts and
t=
he
> >crucial transfer case input shaft may be different.
>
> >You should be able to buy a new housing from the Jeep dealer, if for
exam=
ple
> >the chain just jumped the sprocket and poked a hole in the case.
> >Availability and cost might be problems, but if the chain and the case
ar=
e
> >the only unusable parts it would be reasonable to think of rebuilding
wha=
t
> >you have now. =A0It won't hurt to disassemble your existing transfer
case=
and
> >take a full damage inventory. =A0You probably need a manual for this.
>
> >On the Advance =A0Adapters site they have transfer cases for sale with
sl=
ip
> >yoke eliminator. =A0These are NP231 and NP241, both part time transfer
ca=
ses.
> >If you plan on keeping this vehicle for a long time, the available
possib=
le
> >upgrades to the transfer case are worth considering. =A0A slip yoke
elimi=
nator
> >isn't strictly necessary on a Cherokee, but it won't hurt and you would
h=
ave
> >to have drive shafts fabricated anyway to use a different model
transfer
> >case.
>
> >Cheers,
>
> >Earle
> >> Thanks a lot. I guess the only thing to do now is start counting and
> >> pray...
> >[quoted text clipped - 29 lines]
>
> >>>>>> Thanks again
>
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This is the lowest cost one I have seen:
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