TJ Drive Shaft??

Oct 13, 2004 7 Replies
J

I had the severe problems from a squealing front driveshaft/Cardan joint...The dealer finally replaced them under warranty.....A day later I was on some serious rock terrain, banging about a bit... and the damn manual stick kept popping out of gear in 4 low...not jus when bangin' about, even on a slow crawl.... a friend said that only happens when you have a lift...I have NO lift... Stock 2003 TJ Sport covered with skid plates and 31 muds... I also noticed I've been having problems putting it in 3rd gear while street driving...



Is it possible that they forgot to adjust something??? my transmission mounts apear to be fine... I'm just not sure that I did something on the rocks (coincidense) or if it come outta service this way?? Whatcha think???



TIA, Jeff


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M

I would guess you have broken a mount. Most likely the main tranny mount, but a broken engine mount can do that too.

That or the body has slipped back on the mounts.....

Mike

86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's

Jeff wrote:

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J

I made an appt. at the dealer for Monday...I really hope that it is not something I broke.... they already hate me at the dealership... Jeff '03 TJ

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M

Could also be that plastic console doing it. Friend of mine had a similar problem in winter...that's below the freezing point of water, Bill, something you're probably not too familiar with ;-) Anyway, he determined the stock shift boot was getting so stiff in the cold it would pop the tranny out of gear. He replaced the stock shift boot with a universal fit leather one. No problems since...

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M

Keeps out feet warm in the winter....

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