Rumled

I was replacing the main output seal on my transfer case and noticed the main shaft was alot closer to one side than it was to the other so i took the case apart and took the shaft out and well it is bent, i need to replace it but i dont know much about what i need to get at all. i have a 1989 Jeep Cherokee 4WD 4.0L 6cyl, the circular tag on the case says 231 AMC, 272 ratio. Please help, i need to get my jeep back on the road. if anymore info is needed i'll add it just tell me.

freegdr

You referring to shaft drive shaft slides on ?

Rumled

yes

Rumled

anything help at all...?

kennzz05

here is the exploded diagram of the case

http://www.willysoverland.com/images...ase_np_231.gif


im gonna take a guess that that shaft costs half or two thirds what a whole trans case costs in a junk yard

you have an np.231 transfer case most cherokees use it, many years

Rumled

yeah ive been calling junkyards for the tcase, only one near me has one for 175, but i am trying to find the shaft used so it would be cheaper because i cant spend much right now and i need to get this on the road asap.

CCKen

Look on ebay. There's a seller there that peddles used TC parts.

Edit: If your main shaft is bent there's probably other damage inside. Be prepared to rebuild the thing. $175 for a used one may be cheaper ion the long run.

OverlandZJ

Check your local CL. You need an early 21 spline transfer... 87-90 should be a safe bet for a drop in replacement from an XJ.

Where ya located?

Rumled

I am located in central florida, near orlando.

Gatchmo5710

I have one. Came off a 96. Believe its 23 spline though.