Replacing Trans
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Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Replacing Trans
I have a 88 cherokee and I have to replace the trans. I got the old one down but I can't seem to get the new one lined up. Is there any hints or tips you guy can give me. Thanks.
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if it's a automatic yea thats fine but tighten them in a sequence to keep the pressure even. But if its a stick you gotta get it to go straight on or you'll crush your pilot bearing. I did my tranny on my back a month ago and I feel your pain.
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Thanks for the fast responds! I have been messing with this thing for a week now. It has been a nightmare!! I will try and see if I can get the bolts started and suck it on there. One other question the converter seems to be lose while it is in the trans. Is there any way to be sure that the converter is all the way in?
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Sounds like the converter's not all the way in to the pump. While holding pressure against the converter, try to spin it and it should go into the pump drive.
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using bolts to draw in a trans is a bad idea. ive seen blocks crack and bellhousings crack. if it wont go in with the wiggle/push method. than the input shaft isnt splined into the TQ.
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id say it weighs alot i have an 88 and had to replace the tranny too, its definitley a two to three person job if you want it to go smoothly its a pain so good luck