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Posted on Dec 18, 2013

91 jeep wrangler YJ shifting problems

Just bought a 91 Jeep Wrangler YJ - manual 4 WD end of October and past 2 days have had probs with shifting gears. It freezes and won't move. Got it shifting yesterday, this morning same thing - won't shift properly or at all. I need wisdom and guidance!

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Do you mean it wont go into gear ? if so what gears ? it could be the clutch going out , if the pedal is soft or easy to push down than it probably needs a clutch. next time it wont go into gear try pumping the clutch or putting it from 2nd to 1st or what ever gear it has problems with

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SOURCE: 4wd problem jeep wrangler yj 1995

i just bought a used 97 CHEROKEE but i had the same problem, when i got to looking at it i found out the front driveshaft was shot, look at that, if its not it i would say its probably the transfer case especially with an older vehicle like that which is a very expenxive repair

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SOURCE: 1999 jeep wrangler no reverse

i would say your reverse gear is locking up on you and that you need to get it to a transmission shop before you break the gear off trying to back it up,,it will mess up the other gears

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SOURCE: 1989 jeep wrangler wont shift gear and clutch gone loose

Get the clutch slave cylinder and master cylinder looked at.One of the 2 has failed.If the pedal goes to the floor or is very loose,this is very likely the cause.Not an expensive fix.Hope this helps

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  • Posted on Mar 12, 2010

SOURCE: caster adjustment for 1990 jeep yj wrangler

caster is adjusted at the rear of the lower control arms. Camber is fixed and cannot be adjusted by normal means (though special off-set ball joints are available to do that) Toe in is adjusted by turning the sleeves in or out on the tie rod ends. None of this should be done at home though crude adjustments can be made in order to get the front end reasonably straight. Adjustments are made on an alignment machine that allows precise adjustments to all you mentioned as well as front/rear tracking.

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  • Posted on Feb 26, 2013

SOURCE: Looking for Service Repair Manual Jeep Wrangler YJ

I know auto zone lets you view them on there website,but i dont think you can download it.

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