From the information I've found the 96 (the info I saw was for a 231 but I assume it's similar for the 242) has a sending unit on the top of the transfer case. Now, if your mj is a renix era model (87-90) I think it may be vacuum controlled off the CAD (Central Axle Disconnect) unit on the front axle.

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