1999 Jeep Cherokee band adjustment

1999 JEEP CHEROKEE
15,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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Ok, The jeep runs good but I have some slip in the transmission. When I let off the accelerator and then go back down on the accelerator, there is some slippage denoted by the higher rpms for a second and then it grabs..I dont think that this is common and think that I need to tighten the drive bands slightly to alleviate this problem. My question is how to adjust the drive bands from the outside of the transmission and to what extent?? Thankyou very much in advance for some info on this subject..I do not want to damage the transmission as I sometimes pull a load.. Mike Levine.
Jun 23, 2010 at 7:30 PM
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Jun 23, 2010 at 8:55 PM
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Do I need to find out which transmission I have ie. 30rh, 32rh, 42re,44re,46re???? So that I can follow the text...Mike Levine.
Jun 24, 2010 at 7:02 PM
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sorry, what size of engine (i.e. 4.0L...) and is it the Grand Cherokee or Cherokee ?
Jun 24, 2010 at 7:52 PM
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It is a 1999 jeep cherokee classic with a 4.0 engine, 4wd and automatic...Mike Levine.
Jun 24, 2010 at 11:22 PM
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Okay, the 4.0L cherokee classic uses tranny model AW-4..The AW-4 transmission happens to be the model that does not have adjustable bands. If slippage is occuring then the bands must be replaced.
Jun 24, 2010 at 11:37 PM
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Hey thanks very much for your time in answering my question..I can always count on you guys..Thanks again..Mike Levine.
Jul 16, 2010 at 11:27 PM
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