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I am having a very difficult time trying to find a transfer case rear output shaft seal for my 96 xj 4.0 aw4, np 231. its the newer style extension housing where the drive shaft is sealed by a boot and the output shaft is exposed. if anybody else has had this dilemma or just knows the part # or...

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check the steering dampener that might be shot and causing the steering to bind and its way cheaper then a box and easier to check just unbolt from one side and turn the wheel

that is a common bolt to break on the exhaust manifold. and it is possible to get the piece out but i was replacing the manifold so i had no real obstructions. i still had to cut down an 1/8 in drill bit so i could get my drill in there (a 90 degree drill would have been a lot easier to work...

did you replace all those parts before or after the "white goo" ?

just take it to a local shop there is a lot more then just recharging the a/c and if you try to put more in the system then what its designed to hold you will blow out o rings and have no a/c a shop will recover all the r134 add some dye to trace leaks and fill it to the proper level if that's...

Check the valve cover gasket too or just replace it because it will leak too. The rear of the valve cover is known to leak down the back side of the motor down the bell housing creating the look of a bad rear main or magnifying it so since you will be covered in oil any way do that to. And...

for the noise on accel grab the transfer case shift lever and pull it too your knee (in 2wd) if the noise is gone or gets better there is a bushing that goes from the transfer case shift lever to the body . When that bushing goes bad it knocks around .Common problem chrysler has a tsb for it. If...

Ok good to know i dont know if its the same trans im going to check it out tomorrow .If its that involved i might just leave it alone i mean its 20 years and still running so it cant be that bad. Is there any other weak parts or common problems to look for on the 1990?:repair:

I have a 94 cherokee sport that i love but unfortunatly they use salt on the roads where i live. 16 years of that caused some issues mainly the frame and floorboards that are supporting the front leaf spring perches are almost non existant. And i feel i have to much time and money into my xj to...