Cherokee manual transmission swap

This tranny has seen hard use by the local xj owners and i havent heard them. Nine things about the jeep cherokees ninespeed transmission. Ax15 swap into a 98 cherokee does anyone know what year and model jeeps i can take an ax15 transmission out of and put into my 98 jeep cherokee with the 4. 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. Apr 21, 2020 jeep wrangler conversion kit manual aw 4 transmission swap 1 how to ls swap an xj jeep cherokee jeeptech s jeep transmission page jeep grand cherokee manual it existsjeep 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. The aw4 is a medium duty 4 speed automatic and it might make a good swap in in any jeep with a manual transmission or 3 speed automatic. Apr 01, 2009 top 11 transmissions and transfercase swaps happy rowing. Its not my daily anymore and id like to put a manual transmission in it. Changing a jeep cherokeexj from an automatic to a manual transmission should be relatively simple in comparison to conversions for other models where manufactures drastically change the. I opted for the aw4 automatic that is commonly found in the jeep cherokee.

Its not a boltin swap but neither is it that difficult as shown in the above link from jeepsr4m. This is what installing a diesel kj nv3550 manual transmission looks like. Oct 01, 2016 nine things about the jeep cherokees ninespeed transmission. Unlike some tranny swaps done by others, i did mine because i could, not because i had to. This time im starting with a virtually bone stock 97 zj grand cherokee limited. Jeep grand cherokee manual transmission swap w 318 v8 im looking to swap a manual transmission into a 9698 zj v8 for a purpose built race vehicle. Ax15 5 speed jeep manual transmissions midwest transmission. Advance adapters transfercase adapter for sm240 to a np 23 spline transfercase. You could also swap in a properyear manual transmission xj ecu and install a custom shifter setup to avoid a cel. Everything you ever wanted to know about the aw4 naxja. 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. 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.

How much of a pain is it to swap a bad trans for a used good one on a 04 grand cherokee loredo 4. The 105 transmission had a poor record for durability and service, and consequently had the distinction of being the. I will try and provide pictures for every step of the process and well as explanations. Dec 05, 2017 have you ever wanted to swap in a manual transmission into your jeep grand cherokee zj. X2, the 4speed aw4 from a cherokee is a very popular swap for the tj. In argentina, the cherokee was manufactured by industrias kaiser argentina, who renamed the suv the jeep gladiator. How to identify an automatic transmission in a 1997 jeep cherokee.

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. Have you ever wanted to swap in a manual transmission into your jeep grand cherokee zj. This will explain how i managed to swap in an aw4 transmission from a 2001 cherokee into my 97 wrangler. Everything you need to swap an ax15 manual transmission into a.

The moment you worked out the balance and rhythm necessary to perfectly shift gears in your jeep cherokee xj without missing a beat, that was when you knew you and your jeep were truly one with the world of offroading. Sep 10, 2017 this is what installing a diesel kj nv3550 manual transmission looks like. The length of the transmission might make it difficult to swap in some jeeps as might the electronic controls. May 11, 2009 consider a swap between a 2002 and older and 2003 and newer to be pretty much a nonhappener. My transmission has been giving me continuous problems with the filter clogging. In general, on a rear wheel drive vehicle, swapping out the auto for a stock style manual isnt terrible. And yes the swap for any tj from 1997 to 2002 is about the same in terms of parts needed. The ax15 is a medium duty 5 speed manual transmission. Transmission swap page 1 jeep cherokee xj suspension and lift discussion jeep xj forum more ax15 manual to tf999 automatic transmission swap in a 1990 wrangler. Well look no further, in this video i cover everything you need to know, and more. For those of you who also didnt know about this, and therefore think its some sort of bizarre transmission swap, i can. I had asked the op to start a new thread on the trans swap project in the engine.

Wj manual transmission conversion jeep garage jeep forum. Video presentation about my manual transmission swap on my 1997. The first year of the grand cherokee zj, the ax15 was rare option only with the 4. This swap is on the rare side, so we decided a video covering the. Apr 19, 2020 jeep 4 0l automatic transmission zj manual shift jeep cherokee forum how to ls swap an xj jeep cherokee jeep cherokee v8 a sweet car of jeep sel swap techjeep 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. 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. Watch motorweek drive an ultrarare manual jeep grand cherokee. I know ill need the np231 to go with it that has the same spline count 23 i believe. 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.

Anyone who has driven a manual transmission in traffic knows how much fun this can be. Jeep cherokee xj ax15 transmission replacement gear shift. Is swapping this manual trans into this originally auto trans xj possible. Well, it finally got to be time to swap out the manual ax15 transmission and install an automatic transmission.

I already know what transmission i believe i will use, it is the new venture nv3550 but i am not sure about pedals and transfer case to be used. You can make a positive id of your cherokee s transmission by locating its model number. Theres a certain power and control in mastering the manual transmission. It depends on what vehicle and what manual transmission. Complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee ebay. The aisinwarner fourspeed automatic transmission aw4 was codesigned by amc and borg warner then built by aisin in their then new facility for use in then all new cherokee xjs new inline sixcylinder 4. Top 11 transmissions and transfercase swaps happy rowing. This swap is on the rare side, so we decided a video covering the basics was in order.

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. Im not concerned with aesthetics but more with reliability. What transmission you select to put in your jeep depends on what you find and what you have. Top 11 transmissions and transfercase swaps jp magazine. Well assume you are keeping your engine and transfer case and that you already have a manual transmission. It was manufactured by aisinwarner, a member of the toyota group, in partnership with borgwarner. Grand cherokee zj manual transmission swap part 1 youtube. Used jeep suvs with manual transmission for sale on. Converting a zj grand cherokee to manual 5speed transmission. Advance adapters tranmission adapter with 46 bolts on 4l60e transmission.

I helped install one into a tj that competed in the king of the hammers event last year, its that good of a transmission. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee when. 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. Also, keep in mind these are my opinions of what will be the cheapest and easiest swap for most people. How much would an automatic to manual transmission swap cost. Certainly it is the best manual transmission to swap. Chryslers owners manual says its ok to change the fluid at 120,000 miles when 60,000 is the actual window.

Apr 06, 2019 it depends on what vehicle and what manual transmission. Aug 28, 2008 manual transmission in grand cherokee. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. 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. Everything you need to swap an ax15 manual transmission. Manual to automatic transmission conversion jeep wrangler forum.