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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: OnyxGrizzly on April 17, 2012, 01:05:42 PM

Title: 231 fix
Post by: OnyxGrizzly on April 17, 2012, 01:05:42 PM

Just wondering how dificult it would be too pull apart my 231 and replace the chain? I am thinking of trying it myself.

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Title: Re: 231 fix
Post by: JackstandJohnny on April 17, 2012, 02:06:57 PM

if you can remove the transfer case from your jeep you should be able to pull apart the 231 and replace a chain.


i'd make sure you know its stretched/fubared before yanking it though....

Title: Re: 231 fix
Post by: OnyxGrizzly on April 17, 2012, 02:16:36 PM

Yeah I know for sure it is stretched haha, and I do have a haynes manual/ the internet to help me :D

Title: Re: 231 fix
Post by: raf2379 on April 17, 2012, 04:08:26 PM

you can do it without removing the t-case, just get some good jack stands, such as the 12Ton Princess Auto ones.

Title: Re: Re: 231 fix
Post by: OnyxGrizzly on April 17, 2012, 04:24:03 PM

Sweet! That helps a lot since I know transfer cases are really heavy haha and I don't feel like pulling it out now.

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Title: Re: 231 fix
Post by: cLAY on April 17, 2012, 08:17:38 PM

A 231 is not that heavy. I have no problem lifting them in and out by myself.

Just pulled a 247 out today.

Title: Re: Re: 231 fix
Post by: OnyxGrizzly on April 18, 2012, 01:08:58 PM

Ah I guess haha, it would be good experience to pull it, and my t case sometimes gets stuck in 4w that would be the chain, correct?

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Title: Re: 231 fix
Post by: cLAY on April 18, 2012, 03:14:43 PM

Mmmm not really. Lots of other, simpler answers that should be checked first.

What brought you to that conclusion?

Title: Re: 231 fix
Post by: JackstandJohnny on April 18, 2012, 03:20:32 PM

when was the last time you changed the fluid in it? 

Title: Re: Re: Re: 231 fix
Post by: OnyxGrizzly on April 18, 2012, 03:54:35 PM

Quote from: JackstandJohnny on April 18, 2012, 03:20:32 PM

when was the last time you changed the fluid in it?

about 4 months ago give or take


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Title: Re: Re: Re: 231 fix
Post by: OnyxGrizzly on April 18, 2012, 03:56:10 PM

Quote from: cLAY on April 18, 2012, 03:14:43 PM

Mmmm not really. Lots of other, simpler answers that should be checked first.

What brought you to that conclusion?

no idea haha, Its not all the time just every now and then it sticks for a sec then pops back out. So I guess its not really a very bog problem haha

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Title: Re: Re: 231 fix
Post by: OnyxGrizzly on April 18, 2012, 04:01:10 PM

I am not very pro at knowing things. I learn as I go so I guess I should do some more digging in the interwebs haha

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Title: Re: 231 fix
Post by: Uboatcmdr on April 18, 2012, 11:22:44 PM

Ibelieve the way to check the chain without tearing anything apart is to put it in 4wheel and check for excessive rotational play between the front and rear outputs.
Maybe someone else can chime in but I recall reading that on JF.

I was having similar issues and it turned out to be that my linkage was just out of adjustment.

Title: Re: 231 fix
Post by: Black Betty on April 20, 2012, 06:02:50 PM

What year is your jeep?  No chance it could be a sticky CAD?