Sep 21, 2015, 03:49 PM

How-Tos on this Topic

Last edit by: IB Advertising

See related guides and technical advice from our community experts:

Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ 1999 to 2004 Crash Test and Safety Ratings
Important Information to help you understand your Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Browse all: General Overview

XJ Ask the Question Thread

Closed Thread Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jun 29, 2015 | 09:59 PM

#50116

donkeypunch

Member

Joined: Dec 2009

Posts: 151

Likes: 0

From: Ky

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCTX98XJ

98 Jeep Cherokee Limited - approx 155K miles. Need Help with trans problem. Put in 4wd and truck would hardly move, shifted back to 2wd and truck moved forward slowly. Trans has loud knocking sound. When I shift to low (1/2) it will proceed as normal and once truck is underway it seems to drive, shift, downshift and hit passing gear all okay. Problem is only when taking off from stop. I am trying to find out what the knocking is, which has gotten progressively much worse combined with drive not working correctly, Truck was operating great before this ocurred. Drove about 50-60 miles Sunday morning, parked for about 3-4 hours, started and drove about five miles when this started. I thought the loose flywheel could be the problem except truck proceeds normally when shifted into low and then manually shifted up into drive going down the highway. Not much else to say just need some thoughts on probable causes before sending to tranny shop and $$$. Please help. thanks

Sounds vaguely familiar to shift solenoids going bad, but mine didn't knock so much. Fluid level/color ok? Chips of metal in fluid?

Last edited by donkeypunch; Jun 29, 2015 at 10:01 PM.

Jun 30, 2015 | 03:24 AM

#50117

sycoglitch

CF Veteran

Joined: Sep 2010

Posts: 12,692

Likes: 6

From: Mercer County, NJ

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L I6 HO

Can all (4) brake lines be gravity bled at once, on a non-ABS 01 xj, to get the air out faster. Providing i keep filling the fluid up.

Jun 30, 2015 | 04:33 PM

#50118

CCTX98XJ

Junior Member

Joined: Dec 2014

Posts: 30

Likes: 0

From: texas

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 L (242 cu in) PowerTech I6 (gasoline

Quote:

Originally Posted by donkeypunch

Sounds vaguely familiar to shift solenoids going bad, but mine didn't knock so much. Fluid level/color ok? Chips of metal in fluid?

seems okay in that respect, flud looks clean and don't think any bad odors

Jun 30, 2015 | 10:31 PM

#50119

ThatDude114

Seasoned Member

Joined: Oct 2013

Posts: 376

Likes: 5

From: Idaho

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 Liter

Ask the Question Thread

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCTX98XJ

seems okay in that respect, flud looks clean and don't think any bad odors

Did you ever check the flexplate bolts? That's always the first thing I think of when someone says there's knocking coming from their tranny. The bolts could be loose or the holes ovaled out.

Jun 30, 2015 | 10:45 PM

#50120

cruiser54

::CF Moderator::

Joined: Aug 2011

Posts: 43,971

Likes: 1,578

From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatDude114

Did you ever check the flexplate bolts? That's always the first thing I think of when someone says there's knocking coming from their tranny. The bolts could be loose or the holes ovaled out.

Great idea. Here's a link:

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...ocking-125547/

Jul 1, 2015 | 07:09 AM

#50121

CCTX98XJ

Junior Member

Joined: Dec 2014

Posts: 30

Likes: 0

From: texas

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 L (242 cu in) PowerTech I6 (gasoline

thanks guys, so the knocking is likely from the flywheel and the lack of power at takeoff is due to the torque converter not spinning correctly? any thoughts on why shifting manually into low help?

Jul 1, 2015 | 08:34 AM

#50122

DieselD

CF Veteran

Joined: Apr 2011

Posts: 4,825

Likes: 2

From: Indianapolis

Year: '99 and '91

Model: Cherokee

NP231 Mode Spring

Pretty sure I have the same problem outlined here:

http://www.b2xj.com/write-ups/np231-mode-spring-install

Basically the transfer case is screwed and I need the part number for the mod spring. (If you click the link part 48 from the diagram).

I can't find it anywhere. I can find almost every other part but that.

Jul 1, 2015 | 09:05 AM

#50123

Jamie57

CF Veteran

Joined: Jul 2009

Posts: 1,254

Likes: 11

From: London Ontario Canada

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

2000 XJ 2 door window regulator

Anyone know of a company that can supply a new window regulator for my 2000 XJ 2 door, Drivers side?

My eyes are getting blurry from reading all the ads for regulators that say they will work on a 2 door and DON'T.

Any leads greatly appreciated!

Jul 1, 2015 | 11:59 AM

#50124

93XJeeper

CF Veteran

Joined: Feb 2015

Posts: 1,528

Likes: 2

From: North Carolina

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Hey. The trans lines on my jeep are just dangling and are not bolted to anything. Can someone post a pic on how there's is bolted. I'm guessing the rear part is mounted where the inspection plate (mines missing) should be. But what about the front side of the lines. It has a bracket attached to the line but I'm not sure as to where it should bolt to. Only thing I can think of is maybe one of the oil pan bolts.

Attached Thumbnails

XJ Ask the Question Thread-image-3660755467.jpg

XJ Ask the Question Thread-image-959529513.jpg

Jul 1, 2015 | 12:13 PM

#50125

Dumajones

Moderator CF K9-unit

Joined: Apr 2012

Posts: 5,842

Likes: 12

From: Alaska

Year: 2000 sport

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: New 4.0l from s&j engines

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93XJeeper

Yes they get attached via the oil pan bolt/nut

Jul 1, 2015 | 12:35 PM

#50126

93XJeeper

CF Veteran

Joined: Feb 2015

Posts: 1,528

Likes: 2

From: North Carolina

Year: 1993

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dumajones

Yes they get attached via the oil pan bolt/nut

thanks. Also, anybody know why these bolts would be missing. I think it's timing chain cover.

Edit: here's better pic

Attached Thumbnails

XJ Ask the Question Thread-image-2780444243.jpg

XJ Ask the Question Thread-image-276015419.jpg

Last edited by 93XJeeper; Jul 1, 2015 at 12:37 PM.

Jul 1, 2015 | 01:47 PM

#50127

jeep92xj

Newbie

Joined: Jul 2012

Posts: 6

Likes: 0

From: Surgoinsville TN

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 L HO

92 xj stock, popping sound (that you can feel.....like a lope...) from drivers side rear wheel when decel with brakes, proportional to speed but not 1:1 with tire rotation.... don't hear it or feel it with e-brake..... only in the last 20 feet before stopping.....any ideas??? its getting worse day by day
Thanks!!!

Jul 1, 2015 | 02:10 PM

#50128

salad

Herp Derp Jerp

Joined: Nov 2011

Posts: 18,251

Likes: 17

From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeep92xj

Sounds like poor adjustment, wear, or rust in brake drum. Disassemble and find out!

Jul 2, 2015 | 07:54 AM

#50129

jeep92xj

Newbie

Joined: Jul 2012

Posts: 6

Likes: 0

From: Surgoinsville TN

Year: 1992

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 L HO

Update....appears parking brake link spring is "disintegrated" shoes are worn abnormally with most wear toward the back of the shoes and tapered thicker toward the front.....
gonna get a spring kit and new shoes.....I hope that's all it is.....
will update when done
Thanks for your help

Jul 2, 2015 | 08:13 AM

#50130

salad

Herp Derp Jerp

Joined: Nov 2011

Posts: 18,251

Likes: 17

From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeep92xj

Probably - brake noise is obnoxious. I had the auto adjuster rust out in my rear left. Made this clinking sound when driving anywhere bumpy (downtown)