Transfer case interchange?

DAKOTA1991

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1999 DODGE DAKOTA
5.2L
V8
4WD
MANUAL
200,000 MILES

I need to replace the transfer case 231D, but I can only find a replacement from an automatic transmission. Will they interchange?

Monday, October 30th, 2023 AT 10:16 AM

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KEN L

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The New Process (or New Venture) 231 transfer case, commonly referred to as the NP231 or NV231, was used.

Here are the instructions on how to change the transfer case out. Let me know if you have any more questions or problems I can help with. Check out the images (below).

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Monday, October 30th, 2023 AT 1:26 PM

DAKOTA1991

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Thank you. Is there any way to tell by assembly number or other information to know what model/trim transmission/engine match up? Or is the only way to physically inspect both. Looking online trying to find a match and not coming up with enough information to know.

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Monday, October 30th, 2023 AT 2:32 PM

KEN L

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Yep, you might want to call a wrecking yard, they have special software that can give you more of an idea but other than that you need to inspect and compare.

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Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 AT 9:22 AM