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Jeep Wrangler - Rockland Standard Gear's NP231 Transfer Case

Rockland Standard Gear Np231 Transfer Case Switch
Before installing the new... 
   
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Rockland Standard Gear Np231 Transfer Case Switch
Before installing the new TC, we installed the position switch from the old TC with a little sealant on the threads.
Rockland Standard Gear Np231 Shift Linkage Swap
The old shift linkage mounts... 
   
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Rockland Standard Gear Np231 Shift Linkage Swap
The old shift linkage mounts onto the new TC with the original hardware. In this photo, you can also see the new yoke seal on the output shaft.
Rockland Standard Gear Np231 Speedometer Driver
We pulled the speedometer... 
   
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Rockland Standard Gear Np231 Speedometer Driver
We pulled the speedometer drive out of the old TC and applied a little grease to the O-ring before sliding it into the new TC. The drive still needed to be set into position, so we didn't tighten it yet.
Rockland Standard Gear Np231 Clamp Bracket Wrench
Using the clamp bracket as... 
   
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Rockland Standard Gear Np231 Clamp Bracket Wrench
Using the clamp bracket as a wrench, we rotated the drive clockwise while spinning the output yoke by hand. When the shaft inside the speedometer drive rotates, it is positioned correctly and can be locked in place with the clamp bracket.
Rockland Standard Gear Np231 Paint Front Yoke
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Rockland Standard Gear Np231 Paint Front Yoke
We sprayed a quick coat of paint on the front yoke to help prevent corrosion.
Rockland Standard Gear Np231 Front Yoke Seal
The front yoke slides onto... 
   
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Rockland Standard Gear Np231 Front Yoke Seal
The front yoke slides onto the new shaft over the new star seal, but to ensure that we had no leaks we used a little RTV on the back of the nut before we impacted it into place.

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