Transmission clunk
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Transmission clunk
I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4.7 V-8, trailer towing package and limited slip differential.
After my Jeep is thoroughly warmed up, I notice a transmission clunk when I'm coming to a stop. It occurs at 15 mph as the trans is downshifting. It's intermittent and doesn't always happen. Of course, when I took it to the dealer they couldn't duplicate the clunk, but it's still there.
Does anyone have a diagnosis ???
After my Jeep is thoroughly warmed up, I notice a transmission clunk when I'm coming to a stop. It occurs at 15 mph as the trans is downshifting. It's intermittent and doesn't always happen. Of course, when I took it to the dealer they couldn't duplicate the clunk, but it's still there.
Does anyone have a diagnosis ???
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Transmission clunk
I'm fairly certain it's coming from the trans. It only happens after the car is warmed up. It occurs when the car is slowing down and going through a downshift cycle, right at 15 mph.
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Anything further on this?
I have a similar problem but mine seems to be right around 3-5 mph from a start or when nearly completely slowed down around 2-5 mph. Does not seem to be there when the Jeep is cold, but more prevalent once fully warmed up.
I really need to change all the fluids (TC, diffs, and AT) first though. Previous owner towed a boat (everything could be dry!).
I have a similar problem but mine seems to be right around 3-5 mph from a start or when nearly completely slowed down around 2-5 mph. Does not seem to be there when the Jeep is cold, but more prevalent once fully warmed up.
I really need to change all the fluids (TC, diffs, and AT) first though. Previous owner towed a boat (everything could be dry!).
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I guess I'd be taking a chance of changing the transmission fluid. Probably 50/50 that it was up to date. I'd like to have faith in the PO... but I know most people get let down by their PO's.
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My brothers '04 WJ had a very similar noise that was hard to diagnose. Turns out the dealer replaced the entire rear drive-shaft under warranty because the slip-yoke was binding in the t-case when braking to a stop. True story.
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I have the same Issue with my 99' XJ. 3-5 when taking off and 2-3 when stopping, I do pull a trailer all the time in the summer and plow snow in the winter. So far the only thing I have been told is there is some play in the rear diff/u-joints... Not sure if thats true though...
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Funny enough... I haven't noticed the noice recently? I guess it comes and goes. I've only had the vehicle for 2 months though, so we'll see how the repairs and troubleshooting pan out.
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