Transmission Clunk on Acceleration or Deceleration

Transmission Clunk on Acceleration or Deceleration

Diagnostic Aids
All manual transmission have gear play that might cause a clunk. If the transmission is suspected of causing the clunk, compare it with a similar vehicle. An internal clunk in the transmission is usually caused by wear between two components, or from improper assembly, which would also cause other symptoms.

Test Description





The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
7. This step inspects for the transfer case causing the clunk. Shift the transfer case into another mode. If the transmission is causing the clunk, there will not be a change.