I forgot to mention that my front torque strut is completely hollowed out. The engine easily bounces around. I'm still not sure it's my transmission because it doesn't slip. It is more reluctant to downshift than any other auto I've driven. When I step into the gas a bit when traveling at highway speed, I feel no slippage. What I don't feel anymore is the vibration associated with a bad inner joint. I do not regret spending the $350 on my front axles from Honda. I vow to never buy another axle from O'Reilly's. My friend will say the same thing about AutoZone's axles. Those were a nightmare.