Re: '98 Auto Transmission "Clunk"

From: W. Jack Hilton III (hemi@mindspring.com)
Date: Wed Jun 17 1998 - 11:50:28 EDT


I have a clunking noise , T. , but I am positive it's not anything to do
with the engine/transmission .

At 11:33 AM 6/17/98 -0500, you wrote:
> On my '98 V8 4X4 CC w/auto. trans. I get a "clunk" when shifting into
> drive and even worse when shifting into reverse from a dead stop...
> My comparison vehicle ('96 Ford Explorer) doesn't have the "clunking"
> symptom.
>
> I got my '98 FSM today and it says the possible culprits could be as
> follows:
>
> High engine idle speed (Don't think so...)
> Loose engine/transmission/transfer case mounts.
> Worn U-joints (Don't think so/new vehicle)
> Loose spring mounts.
> Loose pinion gear nut and yoke.
> Excessive ring gear backlash.
> Excessive side gear/case clearance.
>
> Before I waist beaucoup time at the dealership or start farting around
> under the vehicle, I thought I might ask all you '97 & '98 auto.
> trans. owners out there if you get any clunking noise when shifting.
> Just trying to figure out if this is indigenous to the species...
>
> Thanks.
>
> T.
> Boston, MA
>
>
>



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