Transmission type and or model?

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Sep 10, 2020 | 03:11 PM

jeepdewd

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From: North East Georgia

Year: 1997

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L STRAIGHT 6!!!

Transmission type and or model?

Hey guys,

Can anyone tell me how to go about figuring out what transmission is in my jeep?

I have a 97 grand Cherokee 4.0 4x4.
my 4x4 shifter has. Part time 4x4, high 4x4 and low 4x4.

I looking to make sure I swap the correct one.

thanks

Sep 10, 2020 | 03:17 PM

wingless

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Year: 1994

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 5.2L Magnum V8 220hp 285ft-lbs

All 4.0L ZJ Grand Cherokee model years have the 42RE transmission.

Sep 10, 2020 | 09:53 PM

00t444e

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From: Southern OH

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

42RE Transmission

Sep 11, 2020 | 02:10 AM

dave1123

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From: Manlius, east of Syracuse, NY

Year: 2000 XJ Sport & WJ Laredo

Model: Grand Cherokee (WJ)

Engine: 4.0L

The transfer case is a separate unit. If you don't have a 2wd selection, you have the NP249 full time transfer case. If you DO have a 2wd selection, you have the NP242 t/case. The 242 is much prefered because it has much less problems.

People say the 42re is a weak transmission, but I got 250K miles out of mine because I don't drive it like I stole it!

Last edited by dave1123; Sep 11, 2020 at 02:12 AM.