dust shield!!

[chrkjpn]

I just installed a new stroker motor in my xj and forgot to install the trans dust shield. Is this a necessary part or will it b ok without it? I really hate to break the trans loose again to install it.

[4.3LXJ]

I have run rigs without them. Didn't seem to make all that much difference. But if you are going to run in deep mud, I would put it on to keep as much stuff as possible out of that area.

[flippedXJ]

or if you are in very dusty conditions

[xj4life2]

Put it in there, rocks dirt ect ect can get in there very bad not to have one in place

[Abovetimberline]

You forgot the upper part correct,because on my 89 the lower part can go on anytime,the top one acts as a shim for the starter also.

[BlueXJ]

Should alway be installed. As stated on early XJs they act as a shim.

[cheap jeep]

I forgot to put on a Ranger onetime, I just took out the bellhousing bolts and pulled the trans back enough to clear the dowel pins and pushed the shield in and bolted it back up.It was a stick though.