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1997 Chrysler LHS Repair Question


Topics covered: Differential, Differential cover, Speedometer.
Mileage: 107,000 miles.

Asked on January 9, 2011

Transmission

Car does not move forward or reverse. In drive speedometer works.
Avatar Asked by martio

Answer

Replied on February 2, 2011

If the speedo works, that tells me the transmission is working. That leaves the differential which is part of the trans housing. The most common problem is the spider gear pin comes loose. As a result, even though the trans is tring to move the veicle, the differential doesn't move the vehicle. The bad part is this. To check the problem, the differential cover (behind the trans)needs removed. You can remove it to inspect, but in most cases, there isn't enough room to replace parts. If that is the case, the trans needs removed. However, that is where I feel the problem is.

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