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Transfer case cross member......


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Does an 89' B2 have a crossmember just under the transfer case and if it does, does the transfer case attach to it?
 


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Nope, just one under the transmission.
 

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The B2 crossmember attaches to the transmission and the tcase bolts to the back of the trans, but the crossmember does sit almost right under that mating joint, so it can be hard to tell if you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.
 

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There's also a skid plate that bolts under the t-case, but nothing attaches to it
 

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Ahhhhh, that's what WAS there I suppose. There was something there because you can see the spots on the frame where it was bolted. The PO changed out the trans for a 93' Explorer unit and he must have left it off.

Since I seem to have some folks reading this.....I have the A4LD and it has some "shifting" problems. I have flushed the trans (pumped through 17 quarts to get clean fluid), changed the vacuum shift modulator, dropped the TC and pulled/polished the governor. Re-filled the trans to the proper level and I still have shifting issues. Each thing I did seemed to improve it a bit. Is my next step to rebuild the valve body or install a re-built one? I'm running out of ideas and there is no tranny shop close.

The shifting problem currently is a late/high rpm 1-2 shift (have to ease off the throttle to get it to up-shift) and it can be pretty harsh. All other shifts are normal except 3-2 downshifts are also a bit harsh and sooner than they should be. Put in some Lube Gard additive for shift problems and I'll drive it round for a few days to see if that cleans up the valve body. I'm getting disgusted with this transmission.
 
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I'm not an expert on that transmission, but it sounds like something in the clutch that applies for second gear may be leaking or worn.
 

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No slipping or shudders whatsoever, I'm leaning more towards the valve body being gunked up. Put some cleaner in it yesterday and went for a 150 mile drive this morning. Seems to be better. I think I'll put a few more hundred miles on it, change the fluid and filter again and if it doesn't straighten out then I'll replace the valve body.

Got a TC skid plate today for $10.....as soon as it warms up a bit I'll stick it on.
 

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