Parts:
NP242 Rebuild Kit: http://amzn.to/2eZ97yW
NP231 Rebuild Kit: http://amzn.to/2f9P7gX

This is an excellent video on a 249 to 242 input shaft swap. I also go over the rebuild of a 242 transfer case. The rebuild of the 242 transfer case is only necessary if you are replacing the bearings and seals in the 242.

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This is a common transfer case swap used by Jeep Grand Cherokee owners who are running the 249 transfer case. The 249 transfer case features the viscous coupler which usually wears out after 150,000 miles. Instead of replacing the viscous coupler on the 249 transfer case, many Jeep Grand Cherokee owners choose to do a Transfer Case Swap. One of the most common Transfer Case Swaps is going from the 249 to the 242 transfer case.
The 249 transfer case offers 4 high, 4 low, and neutral. The advantage of going to the 242 transfer case is not only does it not have a viscous coupler that can go out, it offers 2 wheel drive, 4 part time, 4 full time, 4 low, and neutral.
I really appreciate the ability to take the 242 transfer case on my Jeep Cherokee into 2 wheel drive. It saves a lot of wear, and improves gas mileage. Then, when I need 4 wheel drive, it is always available.
If your Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 249 transfer case is nearing the end of its life, I highly recommend looking into a 249 to 242 transfer case swap.
Be sure to subscribe to JeepSolid, where I have a series of videos covering this transfer case swap.

Rebuild kit used:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cw...


If you would like a closer look at each step of the transfer case swap, check out my full videos of each step of the process:

249 Transfer case removal:    • Jeep Cherokee 249 transfer case swap:...  

249 VS 242 transfer case:    • 249 and 242 transfer case: 249 vs 242  

249 input shaft removal:    • 249 transfer case: removing input sha...  

Installing 242 transfer case:    • 249 to 242 transfer case swap: How to...  

242 shift linkage:    • 242 Shift Linkage:  Transfer Case Swa...  

Bezel and display:    • Jeep Bezel and Display: NP 242 Swap  

I am not a certified mechanic. These are my opinions and should not be considered professional mechanic advice. Use these opinions at your own risk. I am a hobbyist who enjoys working on Jeeps. Thanks for watching JeepSolid!

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