NP231J front yoke play

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Dec 12, 2022 | 04:51 PM

xj98utah

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From: Utah

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0L

NP231J front yoke play

Is this amount of play normal? I don't think so.. See video below.

Dec 13, 2022 | 03:26 PM

danej1026

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From: Midland TX

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

I just installed a SYE and I have no play on front. I hope this helps.

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Dec 13, 2022 | 03:44 PM

xj98utah

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From: Utah

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0L

Yeah, I am pretty sure there should not be any play. From what I have read, it could be due to a worn out 'pocket bearing' as they call it here (item 15). Not sure if the bearing for the front output shaft is toast too (item 13). I am also having some noise in medium to low speed (up to ~20 mph) mostly heard in 2WD. Sounds like a loose bearing or something too (or chain rubbing??). I should post a video of that and also check the chain. I have read I could drain the TC and peek through the drain hole for a quick check..