absolutemoon
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Hello All, I am having an issue with my transmission. I have a 81CJ7 with a 258 and a TF999 automatic transmission. About a year ago, I was having a normal day an it happened. I put my jeep in park and she started rolling out of the parking space I was in. I had a hell of a time getting it back out of park to put it in neutral to get it started again. Its been in neutral ever since (unless you count reverse and drive) but other than that I havent put it in park since. I bought a set of chocks and thats how I make sure she stays where I leave it. NOW, I have some time to attempt to make this repair however, I have no clue what is wrong. Let me first tell you that I am NOT a mechanic. I am competent, but not a mechanic. I have searched high and low for detailed instructions for a full rebuild with no sucess. What baffles me though (before I do a total rebuild) is it drives and shifts fine in all the other gears. My question is, what could be making it difficult to get back into park and should I just attempt a full rebuild since I am almost sure the transmission will have to be dropped? And "YES" it has fluid. I did check the linkage on the outside of the transmission that hooks up to the column, and it was in good shape and working properly. Somebody had mentioned to me the term "dogleg". I don't know if they were talking about the transmission or if they were making fun of me. Any help would be appreciated. My New Years Resolution for 2012 is to get "RUSTY" back in shape. She is 30 years old and deserves to be takin care of. Thanks Bryan
