How to Rebuild a NP242 Transfer Case Part 1 : TearDown Jeep Cherokee Xj np231

[@jlsgarage872]

Don't be disappointed about having a 242, they're barely weaker than a 231 and the awd mode is killer. I swapped my 231 out for a 242.

[@nickrainville5054]

How hard was it?

[@jlsgarage872]

@@nickrainville5054 not hard at all

[@skxj]

@jlsgarage872. Yes the 242 is stronger than a 231, they put the 242 in the H2's. If you live where you have snow covered roads in the winter the AWD feature of the 242 is a must have.

[@inkedbuddhist5220]

My first time working on a transfer case; seems simple enough. In my son's WJ taking out the 247 for a 242 so we can put a lunchbox locker up front. Just need to swap in a few parts. This vid is much appreciated. Sub'd...awesome cam quality. Easy to follow directions. Keep it up! Sep 2020 & still helping out the community.

[@Erica-vs9qt]

On 33" tires you'll need a 30 tooth speedo great for a 3:73 33 tooth for 4:10 36 tooth for 4:56 39 tooth for 4:88

[@antoniorios3856]

Convient thanks

[@paulstandaert5709]

I went by some chart somewhere and went with the 39 tooth for the 4.56 gears and 33's. It reads less than actual by about 3 mph at 60mph. So, this reference makes sense.

[@michaelmceachern1084]

I like the teardown. I have a question. Is there a input shaft swap for the transfer case to match up with my newly rebuilt 42re? I have one grand cherokee limited with the 42 and want to put it in a same year (98) Laredo 4×

[@CHAOSMOVEMENT]

Looks clean under there. Mine has iron oxide psoriasis lol.

[@deplorableconstitutionalis2834]

So, question and I keep getting conflicting answers. I have a 96 ZJ with the np242 selec trac and am having difficulties finding the correct chain bc places have different info that all conflicts.. what chain does the damn zj use in its 242

[@westonharby165]

I'm pretty sure it's the same for the zj as the wj, the I6 models have a nv242j while the v8s have the nv242hd. you can tell the difference by the rear drive shaft out of the t case. The 242j has a rubber seal/boot, while the 242hd has a metal seal

[@davedave3631]

There is no link to the 2nd video in the description box. You must’ve forgot to put it in there.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Thanks, I need to go through all my videos and do some maintenance. Thanks again.

[@chersia]

What is the orange jack stand brand holding the transmission case??

[@jameslouden2899]

A transmission Jack😉

[@merlallemang5712]

To remove the blind hole bearing just remove the needle bearings and have someone weld a bead on the inside of the race if you don't have a welder. When it cools , it will fall out.

[@adamserafini6945]

Freeze spray can work along with a little heat on the case .Friend did it and the bearing fell out.

[@TheDeathsentence123]

I'm new to 4x4. The guy I bought my XJ said in order to have the 4x4 bind and work, I have to put it in 4H or 4L (whichever) and drive reverse for just a bit and then put it on drive. I don't remember if he said that is how you engage the 4x4 or maybe he told me because there might of been something wrong with the gears engaging and locking in the 4x4. But I know you don't need to go in reverse to engage the 4x4. So what could the problem be IF there is a problem with it? I live in Cali so I gotta get my XJ smog before I can take it out and tested. Just asking if anyone knows what could be if there is a thing that would actually cause that.

[@blitz-n-chipz361]

My only guess is dude had a junk locker in there that required that process to engage. I know mine doesn’t always like to come unlocked but it’s in the front so I never worry about it

[@niteflyer3380]

my question is, on the 242 case when in the fulltime all wheel drive position should I be able to hold the front output shaft when turning the input shaft?

[@nickopedia5669]

Yes. Because its AWD in that mode (which allows for differential speeds between front and rear axle), not 4x4, which would lock them together.

[@niteflyer3380]

@@nickopedia5669 thank you Nick...

[@42Goopy42]

Input bearing lock ring on my 242 was put on backwards. That was a pita. Drilling the pin out wasn't really that hard. 3/16 bit and some light oil did the trick.

[@DirtyDirtbath]

The link for the rebuild kit doesnt work :(

[@inkedbuddhist5220]

Don't know if it's too late, but try Morris 4x4; they have rebuild kits & refresh kits. I couldn't find anything on Amazon either. If you don't want to buy from them, do a search under NP 242 Rebuild Kit and shop...

[@Waffle_cones]

i hear this mess so much i have to say something. this crap about "its a 242 not a 231, but i gotta work with what i got". i say that a 242 is 3 x the transfer case than a 231...

[@brettfriesen8973]

Wrong

[@antoniorios3856]

It's cool because it has multiple low high range speeds but strength wise ppl say it goes to the 231

[@kruelzombieful]

I agree with you on the 242 transfer case. For what I use it for the fulltime mode is awesome when your in the snow or sandy areas and can drive with it and leave it on Unlike the 231 it's only ment for off-road use and that's it. To each their own I guess.

[@GoingGoneGalt]

Do you count miles on a Tcase if 99% of the miles have been in 2wd mode? Probably?

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

Yes

[@francisbrackney2061]

Just got a bearing and seal kit for a 242j same as yours, but mine has a regular original style front output bearing. Not a sealed one. Did you order that one? What part number of kit did you get /buy? I am just curious.

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

It was in great kit, sorry I don't have the part number. There is two size bearings, a 16 and 24mm from what I remember. 1996 and up use a 16mm and 94 and below use the 24mm. Not really sure why mine had a sealed bearing, I just needed it to fit.

[@francisbrackney2061]

Yes sir. The 242 I have takes the 16mm front bearing. I was just curious about it. Cause I have heard some mixed comments. Some people say that that front output bearing is better for off road cause it is sealed. And some other people say not to run it in a daily driver cause it wears out a lot faster than a open faced bearing.

[@Justdigit2]

Thanks for the video.... But why you were even taking it apart? What was wrong with it?? Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@lar4305]

can the plastic fork guides be replaced without removing the shift fork assembly?

[@joeaharri]

Yes, but you'd have to remove the mainshaft assembly first, which sits on top of the forks.

[@spencermorrow2899]

If running 33s need 39 tooth gear

[@Donnythelatemodeltech]

🤘

[@krebgurfson5732]

why is this transfercase less desireable? it has an AWD option the 231 doesn't. is it about strength?

[@WAEMIDIV]

Yeah the 242 is more versatile but won't perform as well in extreme offroad situations. It is rated for 1,400 ft-lbs of torque, so to break it you gotta do some crazy shit. The 231 is rated for 1,800 ft-lbs of torque by comparison. Many people will tell you the 242 is built worse than the American Education system but it's a good case, just not quite as strong as the 231

[@nazcalito]

First one! Like the video.

[@hayzersolar]

242 is better then 231 cant drive around a corner with out wheel hop in a 231 why do you want it.

[@Waffle_cones]

you could save a whole lotta whine time if you just got someone else to build it for you...

[@xmo552]

Yup

[@graystone3048]

Now where's the fun in that??

[@DirtyDirtbath]

Time? Maybe. Money? No. IF you can find someone to rebuild it for you its probably not going to be cheap. If you DIY you never need someone to do it in the future