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Old Oct 10, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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Default Automatic Transmission Jerk

So lately when Im driving her when i shift from any gear (Automatic transmission) there is a big jerk.

For Example:
From Neutral i shift to Reverse the car would jerk then run smoothly. This also occurs when shifting into Drive.

has anyone had experience with this type of problem ?
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Default Might be an easy fix.

Is the idle to high?
Check the differential bushing.
How are the U joints? PG.
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Originally Posted by jaycall88
So lately when Im driving her when i shift from any gear (Automatic transmission) there is a big jerk.

For Example:
From Neutral i shift to Reverse the car would jerk then run smoothly. This also occurs when shifting into Drive.

has anyone had experience with this type of problem ?
As said above, idle could be too high. This is also a sign of the torque converter going out.
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