Re: '98 Auto Transmission "Clunk"

From: Robert C. Rohrbaugh (rcrassoc@erols.com)
Date: Mon Jun 22 1998 - 23:12:36 EDT


Hey- My `88 4wd clunks whenever I come to a stop, unless I put it in
neutral, and then it clunks on takeoff. My problem is that the trans
mounts are worn, I've got the parts on order, so I shouldn't have to put
up with it much longer. Good luck with your toy!
-Matt
> snip
> >>> I thought I might ask all you '97 & '98 auto.
> > trans. owners out there if you get any clunking noise when
> >shifting. <<<<
>
> my 88' makes an excruciating clunk when shifting from 1-2 while rolling
> through a parking lot or something. Like nails on a chalkboard..... =(
> I was told that it is indigenous by someone on the list, so I would
> keep an eye on it anyway.
>
> -mike d
>
> btw-" beaucoup" oh! THAT'S how you spell that!!!
>
> 88, V6, LE, 3.55, SlushBox
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>
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> ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
>
> On Wed, 17 Jun 98 11:33:36 -0500 fawcett@uism.bu.edu writes:
> > 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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