# Gr Cherokee tranny and front wheel problems

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/gr-cherokee-tranny-and-front-wheel-problems/78753>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** grand-cherokee, jeep\
**Created:** [April 17, 2013, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gr-cherokee-tranny-and-front-wheel-problems/78753 "2013-04-17T18:59:01Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Stan\_in\_Mancos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2bfe46/32.png) [@Stan\_in\_Mancos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stan_in_Mancos)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gr-cherokee-tranny-and-front-wheel-problems/78753/1 "2013-04-17T18:59:01Z")

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I have a 1998 Gr Cherokee with an automatic tranny. It is slow to shift when cold and the overdrive shifting works reasonably well but I have been told by a reputable mechanic that the tranny needs a new tranny filter at over $1000. My latest check of the tranny fluid and the level and quality indicates both are good. Should I replace the tranny filter?

Also, for the same above vehicle, when I put the vehicle into a moderately hard turn (right and left), the front wheels audibly click and you can feel the click vibration in the steering wheel when happening. Any solutions?

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [April 17, 2013, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gr-cherokee-tranny-and-front-wheel-problems/78753/2 "2013-04-17T22:40:34Z")

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Not for a $1000! The filter is changed by removing the the transmission pan. You can get a filter along with the pan gasket for about $15.00. [http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=360696&cc=1315963](http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=360696&cc=1315963)

As for the clicking while turning, have the front outer U-joints/CV joints inspected for wear.

Tester

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**Author:** ![PippN](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pippn/32/2718_2.png) [@PippN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PippN)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gr-cherokee-tranny-and-front-wheel-problems/78753/3 "2013-05-19T19:52:09Z")

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Tester is right, but. There’s another way. If you’re like me and a little too old to be fooling with transmissions, there is a process that pumps 16 quarts of fluid through the trans while the motor is running. It cleans the filter lines and trans inner case. I had this done to my 99 G.C., 4.0l, 6 cyl. @ 135,000 mi. because it was shifting OK but was making noise. All is good after the fluid was cleared.

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**Author:** ![knfenimore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc348/32.png) [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gr-cherokee-tranny-and-front-wheel-problems/78753/4 "2013-05-19T20:03:34Z")

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I would not use the machine flush. I have heard horror stories of the transmission dying after these power flushes. I assume it is due to particles being forced into the valve body.