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90 cherokee weak reverse....help!!!!

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Old 09-16-2011, 12:16 AM
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Default 90 cherokee weak reverse....help!!!!

my reverse seems to be so weak (like its slipping), but all gears work fine. the weird thing is its normal when i am in 4L. has anyone else had this issue?

i have changed the transmission fluid and the transfer case fluid already but still the same.

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Old 09-16-2011, 12:20 AM
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Twice I've heard of loose or missing engine to bell-housing bolts causing trouble in reverse. No idea if that's your issue but you might want to check. Good luck! D.
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Originally Posted by DFlintstone
Twice I've heard of loose or missing engine to bell-housing bolts causing trouble in reverse. No idea if that's your issue but you might want to check. Good luck! D.
i'll go check it out. thanks!
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