Transmission problem?

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Kreutz

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Chicago, IL

• Jun 16, 2005

• #1

When I park on a slight incline, it ('90 xj 4.0L 4wd auto) wants to roll backwards sometimes. So, I always use the emergency brake. Does this sound like the tranny or a brake problem? If it is the tranny, can it be fixed or will I have to rebuild the whole thing? I'm not having any other problems with it shifting or anything, except sometimes I have to pull really hard on the shifter to get it out of park. It's always been this way (since i've owned it - 2yrs.). Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

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dizzymac

NAXJA Forum User

Location

New Hampshire

• Jun 16, 2005

• #2

don't know about tranny, but e-brake is not gonna stop you from rolling backwards anyways,

 

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Kreutz

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Chicago, IL

• Jun 16, 2005

• #3

It stays put with the E-brake on. So, does that mean it's not a tranny problem?

 

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dizzymac

NAXJA Forum User

Location

New Hampshire

• Jun 16, 2005

• #4

how far backwards are we talking just a couple of inches or does it seem like "park" is not engaging?

 

Dirt

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Fayetteville, AR

• Jun 16, 2005

• #5

how far backwards are we talking just a couple of inches or does it seem like "park" is not engaging? X2

 

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Kreutz

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Chicago, IL

• Jun 16, 2005

• #6

I don't know. I've never let it go but a couple of inches, because I can hear something clicking. It kind of rolls and tries to stop, but it can't hold , so it rolls again a coulple of inches and so on. So, it's not just rolling, it is trying to hold. Hope that makes sense.

 

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red922dr

NAXJA Forum User

Location

michigan

• Jun 16, 2005

• #7

You have a transmission problem. Either the linkage is out of adjustment and you
are not getting all the way into park or the pin that locks up the tranny in park is worn or broken, I'd say worn. Check the linkage, if that is adjusted properly then it's off to the repair shop.

 

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Kreutz

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Chicago, IL

• Jun 16, 2005

• #8

This may sound stupid, but where is the linkage and how do I make sure it is properly adjusted?

 

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Kreutz

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Chicago, IL

• Jun 17, 2005

• #9

Should I just take it to a shop, or can someone tell me how to check the linkage? Any advice???

 

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red922dr

NAXJA Forum User

Location

michigan

• Jun 17, 2005

• #10

This is from the '93 FSM hope this helps.

SHIFT LINKAGE
AW-4
1) Place gearshift lever in Park and raise vehicle. Using a
small screwdriver, unlock shift control cable by releasing "U" shaped
cable adjuster clamp. Remove cable from mounting bracket.
2) Move transmission shift lever rearward until fully seated
into Park detent. Ensure that drive shaft cannot be rotated. Snap
control cable into cable mounting bracket and replace "U" shaped cable
adjuster clamp. Lower vehicle and verify engine starting. Engine
should start only with shifter in Park or Neutral.