1996 Jeep Cherokee WILL NOT SHIFT TO 4TH

1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
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MK1926
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Transmission problem
1996 Jeep Cherokee 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual

WHILE DRIVING CAN NOT SHIFT TO 4TH. GEAR , BUT WHEN PARKED I CAN SHIFT TO 4TH GEAR.
CHECKED TRANS OIL, LEVEL CORRECT.

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ML1926
Nov 18, 2009 at 3:15 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi MK1926,

Thank you for the donation.

Symptom indicates a bad 4th synchronizer hub or excessive clearance between the gear and hub. This could be due to worn synchronizer ring or a worn clutch shaft bearing and you would have to disassemble the trans to check/repair problem.
Nov 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM
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CHULEGAARD
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It has to be in neutral to get into 4 low
Dec 9, 2009 at 9:11 AM
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