Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee when. The aisinwarner ax15 transmission is a very successful, mediumduty, standard shift, fivespeed transmission. Watch motorweek drive an ultrarare manual jeep grand cherokee. There wont be many vehicles carrying the drivetrain that can deliver 707 hp. Apr 21, 2020 automatic vs manual transmission jeep aw4 wiring harness naning cetar jeep grand cherokee manual it exists how to ls swap an xj jeep cherokee jeep shots 80 special sectionjeep grand cherokee manual it exists playswithcarsjeep cherokee auto to manual transmission swapjeep grand cherokee manual it exists playswithcarsjeep grand cherokee manual it exists playswithcarshow to ls. Read book jeep grand cherokee 1997 manual jeep grand cherokee 1997 manual 1997 jeep grand cherokee ax15 5spd drive this is a 1997 jeep zj. These are commonly referred to as 8hp70 transmissions. Grand cherokee zj manual transmission swap part 1 youtube.
Ax15 5 speed jeep manual transmissions midwest transmission. Surprisingly well behaved onroad and absolutely burley offroad, the sm420 is a cool box of gears. Sep 10, 2017 this is what installing a diesel kj nv3550 manual transmission looks like. The ax15 manual 5 speed transmission has a 90mm outside diameter input bearings, an 8 bolt bearing retainer and a 4 bolt shifter, case is aluminum. In my circumstance, i hate automatic transmissions. Well look no further, in this video i cover everything you need to know, and more.
The ax15 manual 5 speed transmission was used by dodge in the dakota 1992 to 1999, the isuzu trooper 1998 to 2002 and the jeep cherokee, grand cherokee and other jeep models between 1990 to 2000. I know ill need the np231 to go with it that has the same spline count 23 i believe. X2, the 4speed aw4 from a cherokee is a very popular swap for the tj. Acces pdf 1996 jeep grand cherokee manual 1996 jeep grand cherokee manual 1996 jeep cherokee 4x4 5 speed manual with police package thats right, it has a very rare police option package and a rare 5 speed manual transmission, so get in line to have a chance at. Transmission the ax15 is the 5 speed manual transmission used in the zj. I would like to do a swap for another maybe a qdii or if possible a manual, if anyone has any knowledge of transmission swaps on a wk. Converting a zj grand cherokee to manual 5speed transmission. For those of you who also didnt know about this, and therefore think its some sort of bizarre transmission swap, i can assure you this is not the case. Grand cherokee zj manual transmission swap part 1 this time im starting with a virtually bone. Can you convert a 1995 jeep cherokee to a manual transmission. It has been converted from a 42re 4spd automatic transmission to a ax15 5spd manual transmission. Consider a swap between a 2002 and older and 2003 and newer to be pretty much a nonhappener.
The jeep rolled out of the factory with an aw4 automatic transmission and 3. This tranny has seen hard use by the local xj owners and i havent heard them. The length of the transmission might make it difficult to swap in some jeeps as might the electronic controls. I work on fitting the manual transmission shifter into the center console without looking too butchered.
If converting from automatic to manual in conjunction with your engine swap, note that the installation of the oem clutch pedal, master cylinder and related components is not difficult as the provisions to do so are already in place. For the oldschool, ultra low geared crowd, the sm420 fourspeed manual transmission is a great choice. Heres everything thats still wrong with my 260,000 mile. Got the nv3500 transmission swapped in my zj grand cherokee and made it as factory appearing as possible. Everything you need to swap an ax15 manual transmission into a.
Engines transmissions differentials transfer cases used engines. They stated at the dealer it would not swap i would assume cause of the transfer cases. Im wondering if the reverse is possible, using the 5 speed ax15 manual transmission to replace the 42re torqueflite automatic transmission in a wj with a i6 and a nv242 transfer case. Certainly it is the best manual transmission to swap. Jeep automatic transmissions midwest transmission center. It was introduced in the 1988 midyear yj wrangler and xj mj cherokee comanche jeeps, and found in 19891999 jeep xj, yj, and tj models.
If you think a transmission designed in the 1940s is an anachronism, you are right, and a very neat one at that. These axles are not identical to the xj cherokee, although they share some components and would also have value for trading parts. Grand cherokee 2006 2007 service manual repair car service. Grand cherokee zj manual transmission swap part 1 this time im starting with a virtually bone stock 97 zj grand cherokee limited. Mar 01, 2009 read about this jeep cherokee custom fabrication and factorylike conversion of a 2. Have you ever wanted to swap in a manual transmission into your jeep grand cherokee zj. The this i am referring to is a stickshift jeep grand cherokee. The jeep grand cherokee has been around for 26 model years, and of the many millions built, only a few hundred came with manual transmissions.
Unlike some tranny swaps done by others, i did mine because i could, not because i had to. Everything you need to swap an ax15 manual transmission. Its not my daily anymore and id like to put a manual transmission in it. This swap is on the rare side, so we decided a video covering the. Well, it finally got to be time to swap out the manual ax15 transmission and install an automatic transmission. Read about this jeep cherokee custom fabrication and factorylike conversion of a 2. My transmission has been giving me continuous problems with the filter clogging.
This time im starting with a virtually bone stock 97 zj grand cherokee limited. Jeep grand cherokee transmission gearbox automatic 8hp70 wk. Hydraulic and electronic controlled units can be found. Jeep grand cherokee manual jeep grand cherokee manual 2018 jeep grand cherokee owners manual mopar failure to use the driver and passenger seat belts provided is a major cause of severe or fatal injury in a rollover crash, an unbelted person is 2017 jeep grand cherokee owners manual mopar. Can you swap out a 44re transmission with a 46rh in a 1997 jeep grand cherokee orvis answered by a verified auto mechanic we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. May 11, 2009 consider a swap between a 2002 and older and 2003 and newer to be pretty much a nonhappener. Read pdf 95 grand cherokee owners manual 95 grand cherokee owners manual manual vs automatic transmissions off road off road driving presents its own set of unique challenges, some of which are handled better or more easily with a manual. Xj cherokee manual to automatic transmission swap keep your vehicles running reliably during the covid19 health crisis.
The novak guide to the aisinwarner ax15 transmission. Well, this engine will cost a fortune right from the start, and. We have a large inventory of automatic transmission and transaxles ready to ship. Our shop has been perfecting the art of hemi conversion kits for jeeps since 2004. Whatever the case may be, find out which one suits your needs first of all. Last month, i went through hell trying to fix and drive home a supremely rare, 260,000 mile, manual transmission jeep grand cherokee that id bought sight unseen for. It came from the factory with an automatic trans and distributorless electronic ignition. The first year of the grand cherokee zj, the ax15 was rare option only with the 4. Weve pioneered with innovations and smart features to bring you powerful, reliable, and easytoinstall conversion kits that fit any jk. Will a transmission from a 1999 jeep grand cherokee fit in a 2001 jeep grand cherokee. Apr 19, 2020 jeep cherokee xj slave cylinder upgrade blue jeep manual jk forum aw 4 transmission swap 1 jeep grand cherokee manual it exists ax 15 4 0 wj swap ionjeep cherokee auto to manual transmission swapjeep grand cherokee manual it exists playswithcarszj manual shift jeep cherokee forumaw 4 transmission swap 1zj manual transmissionhow to ls swap.
Growing up in stucksupville, ct in the 80s, most of my classmates and i were carted around in normal audi 200 quattros before they called avants, volvo 740 turbo intercoolers, and peugeot 505 sw8s. Power ratings vary widely from modeltomodel, but the 5. Manual transmission fluid change 1999 jeep cherokee ax15 1999 jeep cherokee manual transmission fluid change. It seems a rebuilt or used ax15 transmissions arent all that hard to find, jeep has been using them to put into tjs forever and xjs, yjs, mjs for awhile. Its only year in the zj grand cherokee was 1993, and only with the sixcylinder. I helped install one into a tj that competed in the king of the hammers event last year, its that good of. Jul 15, 2015 changing a jeep cherokee xj from an automatic to a manual transmission should be relatively simple in comparison to conversions for other models where manufactures drastically change the design. Discussion in general jeep discussion started by fieldservicetech69, sep 6, 2019. I opted for the aw4 automatic that is commonly found in the jeep cherokee.
If you are shopping for a used jeep grand cherokee automatic transmission or manual for your car, truck, van or suv, then you came to the right place. We offer a very popular line of heavy duty road runner series automatic transmission and torque converter packages for jeep, 4wd applications. Apparently jeep really did offer a manual transmission on the first few grand cherokee models, including a full complement of three pedals, a. Jeep cherokee xj slave cylinder upgrade blue jeep manual jk forum aw 4 transmission swap 1 jeep grand cherokee manual it exists ax 15 4 0 wj swap ionjeep cherokee auto to manual transmission swapjeep grand cherokee manual it exists playswithcarszj manual shift jeep cherokee forumaw 4 transmission swap 1zj manual transmissionhow to. Cdodge04, you need to stick with a 97 to 2002 automatic transmission known as a 32rh to make the swap a reasonable thing to get working. Our network of salvage yards offers high quality jeep grand cherokee auto or truck transmissions with low mileage, great warranty and best customer service. Ls conversion with manual transmission ive talked to motech about this and they feel the stock 6speed would be fine with the 5. Its not a boltin swap but neither is it that difficult as shown in the above link from jeepsr4m. How much of a pain is it to swap a bad trans for a used good one on a 04 grand cherokee loredo 4. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. I know that this sounds drastic, but so is the idea of converting a zj grand cherokee to a manual transmission if you consider the parts and labor involved. Both are 42res as i had the vins ran at a local jeep dealer but the.
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Motor and trans are out of the vehicle currently i have a manual trans pn 52108047ab i got from a salvage yard which fits xjs from 9799. Jan 16, 2014 love your writing and also love manual transmission cars that arent supposed to be manual transmission cars, like that grand cherokee. This is the highly detailed factory service repair manual for the2001 jeep grand cherokee, this service manual has detailed illustrations as well as step by step instructions,it is 100 percents complete and intact. Automatic vs manual transmission jeep aw4 wiring harness naning cetar jeep grand cherokee manual it exists how to ls swap an xj jeep cherokee jeep shots 80 special sectionjeep grand cherokee manual it exists playswithcarsjeep cherokee auto to manual transmission swapjeep grand cherokee manual it exists playswithcarsjeep grand cherokee. The grand cherokee zj has been produced since 1993. Manual to automatic transmission conversion jeep wrangler forum.
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Jeep xj manual transmission swap foto jeep and wallpaper hd. Can you swap out a 44re transmission with a 46rh in a 1997 jeep grand cherokee orvis answered by a verified auto mechanic. Complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee ebay. The ax15 is a medium duty 5 speed manual transmission. I was treated with respect, everything was done in a timely manner, the reman. And yes the swap for any tj from 1997 to 2002 is about the same in terms of parts needed. Plus, you need to be a better driver to use a manual transmission offroad. I have been tossing the idea around about having a local transmission shop swap out my automatic transmission with the 5 speed that could be found in the 1993 4. Top 11 transmissions and transfercase swaps happy rowing. Read novaks detailed xj mj conversion instruction package as provided with. Apr 01, 2009 top 11 transmissions and transfercase swaps happy rowing. Complete auto transmissions for jeep grand cherokee for. I helped install one into a tj that competed in the king of the hammers event last year, its that good of a transmission. Jeep grand cherokee questions will a transmission from a.