transfer case wiggling
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From: Justin, TEXAS
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I have a clunk I'm trying to diagnose, not ujoints, I already checked. It happens when stopping and accelerating. I was under my jeep and I can wiggle my transfer case a little. If hard enough it sometimes creates a clunk. Are there mounts that could be broken? Thanks guys
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From: Justin, TEXAS
Year: 1988
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
It does not appear that the bolts are sheared(from what I could see) but I had someone get it the jeep and hold the gas and brake at the same time and the drivers side lifted up a couple inches. And yes, ill be doing transmission mount as well when I do the motor mounts. Does anyone know what trans mount is good? Thanks
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From: st.george utah
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: l6 4.0
Mine was doing the same thing. I lower the t case and retightened all the bolts to specs. Good to go now. There is 6 of them that attach to studs and can come loose easily.
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From: Australia
Year: 1997 (RHD)
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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Replace the engine mounts (especially the right side ususally goes) and check your transmission mount for play. Replacing all at the same time will most likely fix your clunck. Had same issue with mine, fixed with the above.
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From: st.george utah
Year: 1996
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I really really hope that takes care of my clunking problem!