bump when putting in gear and taking foot off pedal?

Hi,

When I was reading through your post, my first thought was a brake sticking, but it does sound like a U-joint.

To check a universal joint, there can't be pressure on it. Since you were in park, you wouldn't have been able to identify an issue by hand.

Take a look through this link and let me know if you are comfortable performing what it is suggesting at the end of the page:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-u-joints-work

Also, let me know if there is a noise associated with it and if you notice any vibrations when driving.

Take care,

Joe

I'm leaning towards the u joints but i don't have a lift so have to get it in the shop its jacked up and i don't have the proper tools. but couldn't the transmission mount do the same? i don't know but it sounds as if something is loose or wearing out.

Chris,

Absolutely a bad mount could do the same thing. Checking and transmission mounts can be done with the vehicle on the ground.

You will need a helper. On a flat surface, engage the parking brake. Open the hood and have a helper keep his foot hard on the brake and place the vehicle in drive and gently press the throttle. Do the same in reverse. If there is a bad engine mount, the engine will lift on one or the other side. Some movement is normal, but excessive is noticeable.

Do the same while you watch the transmission under the vehicle to see if there is excessive movement.

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

the anti-slip gear is stuck in the rear end so it has to be rebuilt.

Hi,

Thanks for the update, Chris. I was hoping for a better solution, but it seems you have the same luck as me. LOL

Regardless, let me know if there is anything I can do to help.

Take care,

Joe

but the good news is you can still drive it like that till you feel you can get it fixed. Just watch your sharp turns and you will have to deal with that bump when stopping and going the damage is done but it does give me some time to fix it. I'm just glad it didn't go out all at once.

Hi,

I totally understand. Let me know when you get into it so I can help. (If needed) LOL

Take care of yourself and feel free to come back when you start.

Joe