Front Output Spline Count

What is the spline count supposed to be on the FRONT output shaft of an XJ transfercase. Does it depend on whether it has a 231 or 242, and does it change with model year? How about TJ's and YJ's?

My 242 has a 32 spline front output, are 231's the same?

I found a 231 with a 26 spline output (not sure what kind of Jeep it came out of).

Heb80 said:

My 242 has a 32 spline front output, are 231's the same?

I found a 231 with a 26 spline output (not sure what kind of Jeep it came out of).

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What year 242 do you have? I have been searching for this answer for a week now. Thanks!

the 242 is out of my 99XJ

23 spline input
32 spline front output
27 spline rear output