97 XJ has trouble shifting into reverse.
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From: Crestline. CA
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
One issue I've had since I bought my XJ is the transmission doesn't always shift into reverse right away. Most of the time I feel I let it sit and idle for 10 minutes it's fine. When it does engage into reverse it shifts hard, but I'm told that's normal. It only does this in reverse. If I'm backed into my driveway I can go from park to drive right away.
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From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Ever changed the fluid?
It's really easy. Pull the plug. drain it. Put the plug back in. Refill with a tad under a gallon of Dex/Merc aTF. check level. drive.
It's really easy. Pull the plug. drain it. Put the plug back in. Refill with a tad under a gallon of Dex/Merc aTF. check level. drive.
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From: Crestline. CA
Year: 1997
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Yup. I checked the fluid yesterday. It's nice and red and full. I know the people I bought it from. They kept it very well maintained as a company vehicle.
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