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Jeep.
Wrangler/YJ
Workshop
M.R.280
B O D Y W O R K
M A R C H , 1986
U.S.A./Canada Edition
8980 010 298
All information and specifications in this manual are based on the latest
data available at the time of publication. American Motors Corpora-
tion and Jeep Corporation reserve the right to discontinue designs or
change specifications without notice or incurring obligation.
Copyright © 1986 American Motors Corporation and Jeep Corporation.
All rights reserved. Litho in U.S.A.
Wrangler is a registered trademark in the U.S.A.
YJ is a registered trademark in Canada
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Troubleshooting
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Stuck in 3rd gear
The 1987 Jeep Wrangler may be stuck in 3rd gear due to internal transmission issues such as worn or damaged synchros, especially if the wrong type of gear oil was used. One user with a similar issue reported that using the wrong fluid damaged the synchros, causing the transmission to get stuck. Changing to the correct fluid (such as Redline MT-90) helped reduce the problem.
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My transmission stuck in 3rd grar
Common causes for a 1987 Jeep Wrangler transmission to get stuck in 3rd gear include:
- Failing clutch master or slave cylinders: If it shifts fine with the engine off, these components may be the issue.
- Shifter binding: Binding under the shifter boot can prevent proper movement.
- Internal transmission binding: Internal components may be stuck or damaged, requiring transmission removal.
- Dirty or incorrect transmission fluid: Old or wrong fluid can cause shifting problems; changing the fluid may help.
- Worn synchros: Worn synchronizer rings can make it hard to shift into or out of gear.
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