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Date:   Mon, 28 Apr 2003 09:50:39 -0700
Reply-To:   AA Transaxle <aatransaxle@JUNO.COM>
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From:   AA Transaxle <aatransaxle@JUNO.COM>
Subject:   Stuck in Third Gear -
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Ron...Your tranny problem sounds like the typical 3/4 slider hub issue. They all break at some point after 150K miles (with some seen bad after 100K). Don't know of a way to temporarily cure the problem, so just have it towed to your shop. If you are asking about what tools and how high to jack it up..I would recomend you not attempt the process without help from someone who has been there before.... Our trannys use an updated 3/4 slider hub that is much stronger than the originals and sell for $995 exchange with a 3 yr warranty (shameless plug) . Holler if you have any questions. Daryl of AA Transaxle Duvall, WA. (Seattle area) (425) 788-4070 1-877-377-0773 (toll free) aatransaxle.com (web site)

On the way home from work on Friday my van suddenly became stuck in third gear. I tried to get it out of third but it would not move. I drove home in third and to my surprise came out of third gear when I had to stop at a light. Later it became stuck in third again and has been there ever since. Searching the archives seems to indicate a new transaxle is in my immediate future.

I was hoping that I could get few questions answered about this process. 1) I'm 99% sure I need a new transaxle. I would hate to replace this if it was something simple. Could it be anything else? I have checked the shift linkage and it is not binding anywhere.

2) This is a long shot but is there anyway that I can get it working for a short period of time so I can get it to a repair shop. Add oil? A well placed whack with a hammer?

3) While replacing the transaxle what else should be done? Here is my list. Clutch, rear seal, throw-out bearing. Anything else? CV joints need to be replace and this seems like a good time.

4) Can I do this myself. The procedure looks straight forward but I'm not sure if I have the tools. There are a few things that I'm worried about. How high do you need to raise the van to remove the transaxle. Given a standard floor jack is it possible to lift and position the new transaxle? Any other specialize tools?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks, Ron Maxseiner


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