Shift Hard

[smoky723]

when im driving like 45-60 mph and when my car shifts into 3rd it slams with not noking noises just jerks what can i do tranny flush + filter change or what can i do

[Toysrme]

Ya, go a head and change the fluid out.
If you have a v6 (or i4, if they have one, I don't know)
Check the dog-bone mount. If it's worn out the engine is going to clunk every time it rocks backwards/forewards.

[smoky723]

yeah i have an i4 im going to change the fluid were is thhe dong bone mount at iv never seen it

[TheMajesticking]

Its on the far left side. Connected near the strut tower. Looks just like a dog bone.

[smoky723]

ooooooo i already changed that befor it would cause my motor to lift on take off but now my tranmission slams hard in 3rd gear

[95camguy]

i have been chasing down this exact problem since i got my car. when im driving along it seems like it slams into O/D at around 45mph. i really suspect its the engine mounts or the engine shock absorber. i disconnected the engine shock absorber over the weekend and it actually seems to be better. i think i may spring for the engine shock absorber(~$75 from the stealer) since my mounts appear to be fine and its the only thing i can think it is.
i will let u know how it works out... or do the same for me if you solve ur problem first.
i am actually kinda glad to hear that someone else is experiencing the problem. it really does feel like the transmission but i think its the mounts or engine shock absorber.

[terrastrife]

the harder it feels, the less mounting/dapening you got for ya engine

solid mounts for that extra 1hp! :P you dont loose power to the mounts moving :P~

it so great all these kiddies buying body kits, lowering cars, trying to make it go faster etc, they go to teh most extremes... then complain when theyre loosing less power at a gear shift then if it shifted smooth lol

:P