Complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee ebay. Advance adapters transfercase adapter for sm240 to a np 23 spline transfercase. Bell housings manual transmission parts for jeep for sale. Consider a swap between a 2002 and older and 2003 and newer to be pretty much a nonhappener.
Manual transmission parts for jeep cherokee for sale ebay. How to identify an automatic transmission in a 1997 jeep. Jeep cherokees for the 1997 modelyear were equipped with one of four automatic transmission types, either the 30rh threespeed or 46rh, 42re or aw4 fourspeed. I doubt if there is any difference with a cherokee transmission mount regardless of manual vs auto, but would need to be checked first. 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.
Stock transmissions used in jeeps from 1941 until present are covered in detail. Having problems with your jeep transmission time for an overhaul. Nsg is an acronym for the german neues schaltgetriebe. What transmission you select to put in your jeep depends on what you find and what you have. I know ill need the np231 to go with it that has the same spline count 23 i believe. And yes the swap for any tj from 1997 to 2002 is about the same in terms of parts needed. 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. Used jeep with manual transmission for sale carmax. 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. Ive read that the ax15 will bolt up to the 318 using a dakota bellhousing but i dont see anything referencing the grand cherokee.
Rush hour you just pulled out of the drivethru and onto the street with a bucket of soda too big for any cup holder in one hand, a twopound burrito in the other hand, and a plate of nachos in your lap. Jeep cj transmission bell housing t150 t176 t18 cj5 cj7 cj8 304 258 4. My ax15 is running strong with no signs of trouble. Jeep mounted this sensor in the bellhousing and gets its signal from the flywheel. With five speeds, this transmission has been praised for its performance as a mediumuse standard shift splitcase transmission. This will explain how i managed to swap in an aw4 transmission from a 2001 cherokee into my 97 wrangler. Im not concerned with aesthetics but more with reliability. Xj cherokee manual to automatic transmission swap jeep. Oct 06, 2016 for this project, the owner found the necessary parts from a 10 grand cherokee and also pulled the oil pan off the 6. Personally, if the 42re and np249 failed and i also wanted a manual transmission, i would find a good zj grand cherokee manual transmission vehicle very rare with the 4. Our cherokee was a roadtrip favorite over the summer and hit its 31 mpg highway rating with steady cruising. Has anyone here done this swap nothing came up in the. Well assume you are keeping your engine and transfer case and that you already have a manual transmission. Plus, you need to be a better driver to use a manual transmission offroad.
I know that in the 93 model years those grand cherokees had a standard ax15 transmission but for the 4. Certainly would not remove the k member because i dont believe a cherokee has one. The jeep cherokee ax15 transmission the aisinwarner ax15 transmission has been in commission since 1988, first introduced as part of the jeep cherokee xj model. Conversely, ive never once thought, hey, this jeep needs an automatic. We offer a complete line of manual transmission rebuild kits and parts for the following. I opted for the aw4 automatic that is commonly found in the jeep cherokee. Any universal series jeep that is getting a passenger drop front axle, any 79 and earlier jeep that is getting a different transmission, or any lightweight fullsize or fullsize with. 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.
Ax15 5 speed jeep manual transmissions midwest transmission. Available in three or fivedoor, five passenger, front engine, rear or fourwheel drive configurations, the xj was manufactured in toledo, ohio, usa. The transmission was originally used for dana 300 and the 231 tcase. 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. Jeep cherokee xj ax15 transmission replacement gear. Xj cherokee manual to automatic transmission swap by 89 xj crawler, november 30, 2016 in jeep xj cherokee, mj comanche pickup and grand cherokee 1996 xj. Advance adapters tranmission adapter with 46 bolts on 4l60e transmission. It was manufactured by aisinwarner, a member of the toyota group, in partnership with borgwarner.
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. This was required because the manual transmission has a mounting bracket welded to the k member. My cherokee, yj, and 47 willys all had autos, but at some point in time i found myself thinking, im gonna put a manual transmission in this thing. Yes you can hemi swap your jeep wrangler jl or jt and keep your stick. Jeep transmissions factory, swaps, conversions, identification. I have been researching the engine and it has been used in a lot of mercedes platforms. My jeep has the manual transmission which in my opinion is better than the auto on 20072011 models and helps a bit with the mileage. 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. The turbo 400, aka th400, automatic transmission is a stout 3 speed automatic transmission. Whatever the case may be, find out which one suits your needs first of all. There are articles about various transmission swaps using both automatic and manual transmissions.
It has been used in various gm cars and trucks over the years. 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. 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. This is a heavy duty, yet refined 4x4 vehicle that is as capable as any 4 wheel drive on the market. Conversion kits best jeep hemi engine swap shop jeep. Sep 10, 2017 this is what installing a diesel kj nv3550 manual transmission looks like. Jan 16, 2014 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. Transmission identification chart for 19411979 jeep. Cj series, cherokee, comanche, wagoneer, grand wagoneer, grand. The jeep rolled out of the factory with an aw4 automatic transmission and 3. Download the best 2003 jeep cherokee factory service manual.
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 show full signature custom mesh grille,pioneer 910bt, 12inch pionner premeier sub, infinity kappa door speakers,custom maroon ghost stripes, painted air damside skirtsrear bumper step, 100 watt stutter electric. Used jeep suvs with manual transmission for sale carmax. Top 11 transmissions and transfercase swaps jp magazine. 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. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee when you shop the largest online selection at. Jeep says the ninespeed is good for an extra 2 mpg compared to a traditional six. The nsg370 transmission was introduced in 2005 as the first sixspeed to ever equip a jeep. This swap is on the rare side, so we decided a video covering the basics was in order. Curious if anyone has done a transmission swap on the wk crd. 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. Well, it finally got to be time to swap out the manual ax15 transmission and install an automatic transmission.
Unlike some tranny swaps done by others, i did mine because i could, not because i had to. The only option for automatic transmission swaps is a kit from hesco in birmingham. This is what installing a diesel kj nv3550 manual transmission looks like. Aug 28, 2008 ok, i have a 94 jeep grand cherokee with the 5. Since i would be removing the flywheel the sensor had to be moved to another location. 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. The jeep cherokee xj is a compact sport utility vehicle manufactured and marketed across a single generation by jeep in the united states from 1983 to 2001 and globally through 2014. Nine things about the jeep cherokees ninespeed transmission. Oct 01, 2016 our cherokee was a roadtrip favorite over the summer and hit its 31 mpg highway rating with steady cruising. Apr 21, 2020 97 xj 5 sd swap jeep cherokee forum 1998 jeep tj 2 5 automatic to 3 4l60e jeep cherokee with a 1uz fe 97 xj 5 sd swap jeep cherokee forum how to ls swap an xj jeep cherokeejeep grand cherokee manual it exists playswithcarsjeep cherokee auto to manual transmission swapjeep grand cherokee manual it. Hello guys, curious if anyone has done a transmission swap on the wk crd. Because it is a reliable, common, and short transmission, it is probably the best automatic transmission to swap in a short jeep such as a flat fender or cj5.
Sharing the name of the original fullsize cherokee sj model, the 1984 xj cherokee was jeeps first allnew vehicle design since the 1963 sj wagoneer, as well as was the first american offroader built with fully integrated bodyandframe design, and became the mechanical basis for the mjseries jeep comanche pickup truck 19851992. 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. Anyone who has driven a manual transmission in traffic knows how much fun this can be. The transmission was direct evidence of chryslers thenleague with daimler. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Another necessary modification during this swap was to move the crank position sensor. For this project, the owner found the necessary parts from a 10 grand cherokee and also pulled the oil pan off the 6.