Cherokee manual transmission swap

This tranny has seen hard use by the local xj owners and i havent heard them. Its not a boltin swap but neither is it that difficult as shown in the above link from jeepsr4m. 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. Well assume you are keeping your engine and transfer case and that you already have a manual transmission. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee when. Sep 10, 2017 this is what installing a diesel kj nv3550 manual transmission looks like. 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. How to identify an automatic transmission in a 1997 jeep cherokee. May 11, 2009 consider a swap between a 2002 and older and 2003 and newer to be pretty much a nonhappener. The ax15 is a medium duty 5 speed manual transmission. Well, it finally got to be time to swap out the manual ax15 transmission and install an automatic 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.

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 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. 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. How much would an automatic to manual transmission swap cost. Im not concerned with aesthetics but more with reliability. 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. Nine things about the jeep cherokees ninespeed transmission. Jeep cherokee xj ax15 transmission replacement gear shift. This swap is on the rare side, so we decided a video covering the. The ax15 manual transmission, however, can be successfully retained in a gm engine conversion. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. And yes the swap for any tj from 1997 to 2002 is about the same in terms of parts needed. The 105 transmission had a poor record for durability and service, and consequently had the distinction of being the. Apr 06, 2019 it depends on what vehicle and what manual transmission.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Apr 01, 2009 top 11 transmissions and transfercase swaps happy rowing. Top 11 transmissions and transfercase swaps jp magazine. I opted for the aw4 automatic that is commonly found in the jeep cherokee. Watch motorweek drive an ultrarare manual jeep grand cherokee.

Wj manual transmission conversion jeep garage jeep forum. 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. This time im starting with a virtually bone stock 97 zj grand cherokee limited. Grand cherokee zj manual transmission swap part 1 youtube. 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. This is what installing a diesel kj nv3550 manual transmission looks like. Everything you ever wanted to know about the aw4 naxja. Jeep xj manual transmission swap foto jeep and wallpaper hd. For those of you who also didnt know about this, and therefore think its some sort of bizarre transmission swap, i can. Complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee ebay. Well look no further, in this video i cover everything you need to know, and more.

You could also swap in a properyear manual transmission xj ecu and install a custom shifter setup to avoid a cel. In argentina, the cherokee was manufactured by industrias kaiser argentina, who renamed the suv the jeep gladiator. Used jeep suvs with manual transmission for sale on. Chryslers owners manual says its ok to change the fluid at 120,000 miles when 60,000 is the actual window. You can make a positive id of your cherokee s transmission by locating its model number. Video presentation about my manual transmission swap on my 1997. Also, keep in mind these are my opinions of what will be the cheapest and easiest swap for most people. I had asked the op to start a new thread on the trans swap project in the engine. Its not my daily anymore and id like to put a manual transmission in it.

This will explain how i managed to swap in an aw4 transmission from a 2001 cherokee into my 97 wrangler. 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. Theres a certain power and control in mastering the 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. Oct 01, 2016 nine things about the jeep cherokees ninespeed transmission. My transmission has been giving me continuous problems with the filter clogging.

The length of the transmission might make it difficult to swap in some jeeps as might the electronic controls. Certainly it is the best manual transmission to swap. 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. In general, on a rear wheel drive vehicle, swapping out the auto for a stock style manual isnt terrible. Advance adapters tranmission adapter with 46 bolts on 4l60e 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. Unlike some tranny swaps done by others, i did mine because i could, not because i had to.

Aug 28, 2008 manual transmission in grand cherokee. Manual to automatic transmission conversion jeep wrangler forum. Everything you need to swap an ax15 manual transmission into a. 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. 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. It depends on what vehicle and what manual transmission. Ax15 5 speed jeep manual transmissions midwest transmission. Is swapping this manual trans into this originally auto trans xj possible.

Later jeeps received an updated and more powerful version of this engine with. It was manufactured by aisinwarner, a member of the toyota group, in partnership with borgwarner. Converting a zj grand cherokee to manual 5speed transmission. 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. 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. 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.

Top 11 transmissions and transfercase swaps happy rowing. The first year of the grand cherokee zj, the ax15 was rare option only with the 4. What transmission you select to put in your jeep depends on what you find and what you have. Everything you need to swap an ax15 manual transmission into. Apparently jeep really did offer a manual transmission on the first few grand cherokee models, including a full complement of three pedals, a tachometer, and a gear lever that resembles a. This swap is on the rare side, so we decided a video covering the basics was in order. Have you ever wanted to swap in a manual transmission into your jeep grand cherokee zj. Everything you need to swap an ax15 manual transmission. Advance adapters transfercase adapter for sm240 to a np 23 spline transfercase.