97 XJ has trouble shifting into reverse.

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Mar 15, 2019 | 08:41 PM

4X4Punx

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From: Crestline. CA

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

97 XJ has trouble shifting into reverse.

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.

Mar 16, 2019 | 09:32 AM

cruiser54

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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.

Mar 16, 2019 | 02:11 PM

4X4Punx

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From: Crestline. CA

Year: 1997

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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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.

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.