1996 Other Jeep Models Transfer Case Question

1996 JEEP
151,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TACWEAPON
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I have a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L V8 with a NP249 Transfer Case and I am pretty sure that my Transfer Case is shot.

I am putting my front driveshaft back in today but my question is, if my transfer case is shot will I have any 4wd cabablilites or will it not work at all ?
Dec 21, 2009 at 3:44 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This will depend on what the actual problem is, if it is a bearing noise or a noise in the drive line you will still have 4X4 but further damage will be done when loaded up, if it is a selection problem, then no 4X4, if it is a mechanical failure no 4X4 and possibly no drive at all depending on what as failed.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 21, 2009 at 4:09 AM
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TACWEAPON
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I still have rear wheel drive right now. I think the viscous coupler is messed up.
Dec 21, 2009 at 4:26 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

There is no use second guessing this problem, you will have to dismantle the transfer and investigate this throughly, driving it any further may only compound the problem you have , i strongly recommend that you don't drive it until this is investigated.

mark (mhpautos)
Dec 21, 2009 at 5:22 AM