Transmission repair issues

2015 DODGE JOURNEY
120,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KRISTEN KINGHORN
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It was making a flapping noise when decelerating. Saved up and got it looked at, diagnosed as a cracked flywheel. $1,000.00 later it's repaired and the car gets a clean bill of health. Six days later, the car won't shift into any gear, but runs. Take it back to be told the transmission pump failed and I need a new transmission. I had bought a new transmission in October so it was under warranty. The warranty shop says the transmission is missing some support dowels that keep it stable and that's why it failed. They believe the other shop messed up when working on the flywheel. Who do I believe?
Mar 7, 2019 at 7:19 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

It is possible that leaving off trans-axle mounts could cause misalignment and failure. But instead what I have done is end you step by step instructions for removal of both the trans-axle and the flywheel from the vehicle's manufacturer down below in the diagrams. Please read these directions yourself and make a decision on what happened from them. Get back to us with what happens.

Thanks,
Alex
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Mar 8, 2019 at 2:23 AM