linkage from 242 doesnt work on 231???

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benulis55

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Location

pottsville, pa

• Sep 14, 2009

• #1

i swapped in a 231 for my 242 on my 96 cherokee, but now the lever isnt set right, it grinds in 2wd and wont go into 4wd. i guess the t-case linkage needs adjustment, does anyone know what i have to do?

 

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lpennock

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Location

Chandler, AZ

• Sep 15, 2009

• #2

1/8" thick shim between the shift lever and the stop when you pull it all the way into 4Lo. make sure the case is fully in 4Lo and lock the linkage down.

 

1990JEEPXJ

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Location

San Diego

• Sep 15, 2009

• #3

did you swap the interior plate that determines the shift pattern? they are different on both i believe. youre trying to shift with the 242 shift pattern and not the 231. sorry for the poor explanation

 

joe_peters

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Location

Grants Pass, OryGun

• Sep 15, 2009

• #4

You put in a 231, did you put in the linkage and shift gates too?

 

ehall

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NAXJA Member

Location

Southern Maryland

• Sep 15, 2009

• #5

The linkage is the same, but the shift gate is different, and the linkage needs to be readjusted for the 242. There needs to be room/slack for the handle to flex a bit at full front and rear positions or else you won't be able to fully shift.

 

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benulis55

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Location

pottsville, pa

• Sep 15, 2009

• #6

ok guys,

great to know

i will grab a new shift gate at the junkyard this weekend

thanks!!