Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here! ZJ (93-98), WJ (99-04), WK (05+)
All ZJ/WJ/WK specific tech questions asked here!

Np 242 rebuild needed?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-23-2020, 10:34 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
jon-d's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: AV Kalifornia
Posts: 707
Received 20 Likes on 18 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default Np 242 rebuild needed?

While driving if I let off the gas than back on it I get a "clunk" sound that appears to come from the transfer case, like it has some play in it. You can feel it in the floorboard. The driveline is fairly new as well as the rear axle. Both were inspected and appear to be in good shape, which is what leads me to believe it's the transfer case.

Is this typical when a transfer case needs to be rebuilt and if so what part of the transfer case is worn?
Old 03-24-2020, 05:57 AM
  #2  
Old fart with a wrench
 
dave1123's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY
Posts: 14,398
Received 728 Likes on 632 Posts
Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo
Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Park it on a slight incline so there's some tension on the driveshaft when in park, then jack up the front wheels and try to turn the front shaft by hand. see if you get the clunking sound if the chain slaps the case. If not, it's probably not the t/case. You should also check for vertical movement of the output shaft, seeing as you're lifted. Or maybe transmission mount.

Last edited by dave1123; 03-24-2020 at 06:01 AM.
Old 03-26-2020, 06:02 PM
  #3  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
jon-d's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: AV Kalifornia
Posts: 707
Received 20 Likes on 18 Posts
Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Thanks Dave, I'll check that out
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
almostamos
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
2
03-30-2016 01:15 PM
Trail Rig 97 XJ
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
1
12-08-2011 02:51 AM
klees
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
3
06-28-2009 11:28 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Np 242 rebuild needed?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:10 AM.