Jeep Wrangler Manual Transmission Parts
Keep your Jeep Wrangler transmission humming along with the help of manual transmission replacement and upgrade parts. Jeep Wranglers hit the off-road trails - and the city streets - hard, and it pays to have linkage members capable of going the long haul. Whether you need traditional linkages or performance models, your Wrangler does better with the proper manual transmission on the job.
What are the two main kinds of manual transmissions?Sliding sprocket linkages embody simplicity. Featuring few moving pieces apart from the cluster and main drive geared wheels, the driver must engage a clutch in order to shift from range to range. While these systems are often very durable, their design makes them inherently vulnerable to clashing.
Constant Mesh linkages include interconnected cluster and main shaft sprockets. In contrast to sliding geared wheel designs, cluster sprocket transmission members remain in constant motion, even when the vehicle is at rest.
When should you switch your Wrangler transmission fluid?This partially depends on the condition of your Jeep Wrangler, your driving style, the kind of fluid you use, and how many miles you average. With that said, the fluid needs checking once every 30,000-100,000 miles.
How does overdrive work in your Jeep?Overdrive is a term given to certain manual-linkage sprocket ranges. When the transmission enters overdrive, the driveshaft of the vehicle in question actually rotates faster than the engines crankshaft. This so-called sixth-speed reduces cumulative motor damage and also improves gas mileage in your Jeep.
Can short shifters improve your Wranglers driving performance?They can. Short sprocket shifting levers aim to decrease the time between shifts and so improve the performance of your Jeep. The shortened shifting-lever angle translates into shorter movements - and less time - in between individual shifts.
What are some early-warning signs of bad transmissions?Identifying small linkage issues before they grow big saves time and effort. While linkage problems are often highly personal, certain issues have similar warning signs. These include:
- Grinding noises
- Geared wheel jumps
- Squealing sounds
- Stuck or hard shifting sprockets
- Only one sprocket available
- Leaking linkage-case
These clues give you a starting point, but you should always get the last word from a trained and experienced linkage professional.
Should you use synthetic or traditional fluids?Both types have their benefits. Synthetic linkage fluids thrive in high-temperature climes without losing viscosity, and they last longer.
Traditional fluids do a good lubricating job as long as you regularly filter the fluid and you change it on regular schedules.
Should you process your flywheel before replacing the clutch?Certainly. The flywheel spends much of its lifetime in motion in a hot and demanding environment. Over time, these conditions take a toll on the surface of the flywheel, necessitating either replacement or resurfacing. Resurfaced flywheel often perform well, but if you choose to use one make sure that the Jeep Wrangler technician uses a wheel-grinding machine rather than a hand-held grinder.