FOUND! , 1991+ transfer case detent ASSY part numbers and INFO added

[Htchevyii]

Hi guys, I changed the cracked  front case half on the 89 XJ to a good used one. Unfortunately, it was from a 93 and it uses a 5/8 screw in plug VS the early 1/2". The parts list also shows the spring and plunger being a different PN. Anyone got an old case and want to sell me these pieces. The spring shows discontinued from Jeep. It is located on the bottom of the case near the front output.

Update: Even though some of the part numbers  shown for the 92 show discontinued, parts are still available. None of the parts from the early style are interchangeable. The center ASSY was removed from a '93 Grand Cherokee. The upper were new parts ordered for a 1998 TJ. the only difference that I could see was the new "nut" is aluminum while the ZJ one is steel. I actually used the steel one since it is less likely to seize into the aluminum housing. Part numbers in picture.

 

 

 

[Htchevyii]

Nobody has an old t-case laying around?

[Bill]

   I recently replaced my Transfer Case Detent also, on a late 1992 model (Bolt was REALLY rusty and spring weak) and didn't find a used one but ended up finding some new ones on the internet. The 5/8" bolt I found on Mopar Parts Giant part# 04886473-AB, I also got a new detent pin from them, (part # 5300 8217) and spring (part# 0463 8497).

   If you didn't find a used one yet and still looking I hope this helps.

Bill

[Htchevyii]

Thanks, good to know that those numbers worked for you. I ordered them last week from my local dealer, just waiting for them to show from the east coast. I looked up the parts for a 1997 TJ and crossed my fingers that they would work. Since Mopar doesn't give you dimensions on anything, (bolt DIA, thread pitch, ETC), it's kind of a guessing game sometimes. I thought I had it made when the catalog showed 1990 being different. I ran out to my 1990 parts rig just to find that it was the same incorrect one. I'll update and close this thread if the parts fit.