Seperating the transfer case from the tranny!?

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Feb 17, 2014 | 08:08 AM

typicalsundayxj

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From: Southern Maine

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Seperating the transfer case from the tranny!?

Is there any type of gasket or seal that goes in between te mating surface of the transmission and the transfer case that I need to replace or do they simply mate without

99 cherokee with an auto trans and np231 tcase

Thanx in advanced!

Feb 17, 2014 | 09:14 AM

msb0103

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Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Nope! If I remember correctly its just six screws that hold it on, there's no type of gasket or anything.

Feb 17, 2014 | 10:14 AM

CCKen

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Model: Cherokee

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I believe an anaerobic type gasket maker was used at the factory. It was sort of red in color. Anaerobic gasket maker is hard to find. You can use regular RTV type gasket maker.

To use RTV type gasket maker, apply a very thin coating of the RTV to one surface, let set for a few minutes, then assemble the TC adaptor to the trans, torque the adaptor to trans bolts down within 15 minutes.

Edit: Like previously stated, there's no gasket or RTV between the TC and the TC adaptor.

Last edited by CCKen; Feb 17, 2014 at 10:17 AM.