Vehicle has a serious jerk when shifting from N to D

[trinizuki]

I bought a used Grand Vitara 99 model and when i shift from Neutral to drive the vehicle gives a serious jerk. N to R changes smoothly. I have checked the diff which is good and the engine mounts are also good. The tranny seems to be selecting the drive gear to hard. I also get the first to second pretty rough also. I am hopping its not a fault in the tranny but all indicators point to that. I have changed the fluid and the same problem occurs.

I also got stuck in mud once and noticed with the 4wd that the 2 front wheels spin where as only one rear wheel spins. Is this normal

[barfly_olaf]

Did you also change your filter? Almost sounds like that or your band is to tight,
As for 4 wheel drive, limited slip in back, (wheel with most traction)locker in front, both spin, hence the chirp chirp going around the corner.

[trinizuki]

Ill go change the tranny filter and talk to the mechanic about the band. I will post any changes.

I would like to know if the michelin rain master or pirelli scorpions are better tires for my GV. Currently have the tiger Paw bridgestone (waste of time).

[Phu]

Originally Posted by trinizuki

Ill go change the tranny filter and talk to the mechanic about the band. I will post any changes.

I would like to know if the michelin rain master or pirelli scorpions are better tires for my GV. Currently have the tiger Paw bridgestone (waste of time).

Here a link to the Tracker forum about tires: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=337566