Tranny noise

After 8 years of reliability my 05 rocket has developed a noise in the transmission...I think. 36K There is a slap between decelerating and accelerating. It's a hard metal slap. Metal smacking metal. Sounds like a solenoid kicking in. All gears and especially after it’s warm.
Could it be a universal joint? Sounds too far toward the front for that.
My local servicing dealer sucks and the next one is about 75 miles away.
Has anyone else experienced this?
 
Thanks warp!
I can't get it to make the noise rocking it in first gear. I'll follow your lead and jack it up. I need to install a new steer tire anyway. FYI: Got 13K on the Avon. I can live with that. Plus there is still tread but why take the risk for just a couple of more miles.
Too bad it's 100 degrees in my garage today. She might just have to sit a few days.
Thank you,
Carl
 
Back
Top