Everything you need to swap an ax15 manual transmission. Aug 28, 2008 ok, i have a 94 jeep grand cherokee with the 5. When you do the auto to manual swap will the cruise still work. Conversion kits best jeep hemi engine swap shop jeep. I opted for the aw4 automatic that is commonly found in the jeep cherokee. The 46re four speed automatic transmission was used in 1998 jeep grand. Having an automatic transmission simply means that the engine shifts gears on its own.
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. Grand cherokee zj manual transmission swap part 1 youtube. Jeep grand cherokee manual transmission swap foto jeep. Convert your manual transmision to an automatic transmission. Low mileage jeep cherokee used transmissions for sale. 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. Jeep yj manual to auto tranny swap by tony lopez 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. Its not a boltin swap but neither is it that difficult as shown in the above link from jeepsr4m. I wanted a tranny with an overdrive so the three speed auto that was. Sep 10, 2017 this is what installing a diesel kj nv3550 manual transmission looks like. Jeep auto to manual swap jeep auto to manual swap jeep wrangler manual to automatic transmission conversion transmission swap jeep tjlj manual swap part 1 edit. The easy boltin automatic tranny swap is the 32rh 3speed auto out of a 97 to 02 tj with the 4.
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. Jss bom build of material hemi swaps on 19972006 lj and tj jeeps. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable. I have 1987 4x4 comanche wanting to swap auto for manual trany i. Moving to the 6 speed auto, and then their own 9 speed auto in new vehicles not using the gema drive train. This will explain how i managed to swap in an aw4 transmission from a 2001 cherokee into my 97 wrangler. This swap is on the rare side, so we decided a video covering the basics was in order. Since i would be removing the flywheel the sensor had to be moved to another location. Conversely, ive never once thought, hey, this jeep needs an automatic. Plus, you need to be a better driver to use a manual transmission offroad. I f youre reading this, you are probably considering swapping a v8 into your jeep cj or yj.
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. 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. Its not my daily anymore and id like to put a manual transmission in it. The jeep cherokee is one of the only suvs to use such a transmission and to cram nine gears in the limited space of a frontwheeldrive transmission, it uses a unique. The following four and five speed transmissions are recommended for you to consider in your planning. Well look no further, in this video i cover everything you need to know, and more. Top 11 transmissions and transfercase swaps jp magazine. I wouldnt have even had to buy this one if someone wouldnt have hit me and totalled my car, although he still would have been running. 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. Rosso can call the 6 speed auto ancient, a hyundai toy, or whatever he wants. Ive read that the ax15 will bolt up to the 318 using a dakota bellhousing but i dont see anything referencing the grand cherokee.
Well assume you are keeping your engine and transfer case and that you already have a manual transmission. This is a video series on how to swap a manual into your automatic jeep wrangler tj or lj. Jeep makes their vehicles to last so i am only on my second. The transmission was originally used for dana 300 and the 231 tcase.
Nine things about the jeep cherokees ninespeed 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. 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. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. This is 100% applicable to 200506 tjs and ljs with an automatic transmission. The only option for automatic transmission swaps is a kit from hesco in birmingham. This is a video series on how to swap a manual into your automatic jeep. Jeep grand cherokee manual transmission swap foto jeep and. This time im starting with a virtually bone stock 97 zj grand cherokee limited. 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 aisinwarner ax15 emerged as the best allaround solution. Take everything you need and then its just a matter of swapping it all over. There were three automatic transmissions used in a jeep cherokee xj.
The jeep rolled out of the factory with an aw4 automatic transmission and 3. 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. It has been used in various gm cars and trucks over the years. This was required because the manual transmission has a mounting bracket welded to the k member. It is possible to make the swap but for offroading, the automatic is the better choice so personally, i would keep it. Certainly would not remove the k member because i dont believe a cherokee has one. Back 2004 jeep grand cherokee transmission auto trans manual shaft seal. The first year of the grand cherokee zj, the ax15 was rare option only with the.
The hardest part will be finding the wrecked jeep with all the parts still there. I know ill need the np231 to go with it that has the same spline count 23 i believe. Is swapping this manual trans into this originally auto trans xj possible. Xj cherokee manual to automatic transmission swap jeep. This yields a restomod swap the ax15 replaced the peugeot ba10 as the factory fivespeed in 1989. Im not concerned with aesthetics but more with reliability. Aisin ax15 bolt on transmission swap jeep 1998 jeep grand cherokee zj np242 hd a quick transfer case 101 modern jeeper hardtop np435 manual with np 205 242 hd or other ft case which donornuts bolts easy jeep t case swaptransfer case swap jeep specific offroad pport1987 jeep np 242 to 231 transfer case swap1998. The jeep transmission pages cover stock jeep transmissions and transmission swaps in jeep vehicles. After 14,000 miles of owning a fourcylinder cherokee with allwheel drive, here are nine things weve observed about our jeep s ninespeed automatic transmission. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee when you shop the largest online selection at.
Kindly say, the jeep cherokee auto to manual conversion is universally compatible with any devices to read ironman4x4fab. I doubt if there is any difference with a cherokee transmission mount regardless of manual vs auto, but would need to be checked first. The turbo 400, aka th400, automatic transmission is a stout 3 speed 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.
Jeep mounted this sensor in the bellhousing and gets its signal from the flywheel. How to identify an automatic transmission in a 1997 jeep cherokee. I will try and provide pictures for every step of the process and well as explanations. What transmission you select to put in your jeep depends on what you find and what you have. If there is nothing wrong with your auto, i dont see a need to swap it out, but hey, its your money. This is a heavy duty, yet refined 4x4 vehicle that is as capable as any 4 wheel drive on the market. So im sure itd be a pita to swap the liberty trans into a cheoke auto, cost so much youd be etter off buying another jeep lol, just my. In fact, i converted my last tj from a 5speed manual to an automatic to make it perform even better when offroad.
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. Stock transmissions used in jeeps from 1941 until present are covered in detail. Jeep comanche questions can you bolt tranfercase to a 2 wheel. Also, keep in mind these are my opinions of what will be the cheapest and easiest swap for most people. May, 2009 i have an 06 srt8 jeep and was wondering if there is a 6 speed manual transmission upgrade. 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. Im lumping the cj and yj together because they are so similar. My ax15 is running strong with no signs of trouble. This is what installing a diesel kj nv3550 manual transmission looks like. The turbo 350, aka th350, automatic transmission is a stout 3 speed automatic transmission. Can you convert a 1995 jeep cherokee to a manual transmission. As my jeep grew and i researched this more, i found that with the addition of big tires and lower gears, i didnt want to give up the overdrive gear that i had with my 5 speed manual. For this project, the owner found the necessary parts from a 10 grand cherokee and also pulled the oil pan off the 6. Whatever the case may be, find out which one suits your needs first of all.
Xj cherokee manual to automatic transmission swap keep your vehicles running reliably during the covid19 health crisis. It came from the factory with an automatic trans and distributorless electronic ignition. Jeep cherokee xj nv3550 manual swap this is what installing a diesel kj nv3550 manual transmission looks like this swap is on the rare side, so we decided a video should you buy a manual jeep cherokee or a. My 1993 jeep cherokee xj 5 speed manual walkaround everything you need to swap an ax15 manual transmission into a jeep zj have you ever wanted to swap in a manual transmission into your jeep grand cherokee zj. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Choose from all gen iii hemi truck motors including manual and automatic transmission, vvt and nonvvt engines, with or without a supercharger. Lj with a successful auto to manual swap, i can really shed some light on this.
Have you ever wanted to swap in a manual transmission into your jeep grand cherokee zj. One sign of a problem with the automatic transmission for jeep cherokee is leaking transmission fluid. By mariobedayo, january 24, 2015 in jeep xj cherokee, mj comanche. Another necessary modification during this swap was to move the crank position sensor. They are versions of the same basic transmission the original 904, but there are differences. This swap is on the rare side, so we decided a video covering the. There are articles about various transmission swaps using both automatic and manual transmissions. 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. The l98 350 tbi began its run in the 87 irocz camaro and firebird with auto transmission and was rated at 225hp330lbft. Converting a zj grand cherokee to manual 5speed transmission. So, after finally getting a 100% working lj with a successful auto to manual swap, i can really shed some. I know that in the 93 model years those grand cherokees had a standard ax15 transmission but for the 4.
Jan 29, 2020 ls swap a jeep tj wrangler 2016 jeep grand cherokee limited sport 2019 jeep grand cherokee leasing cleveland power performance just jeep wj capacities and typejeep grand cherokee manual it exists playswithcarsjeep cherokee auto to manual transmission swapjeep grand cherokee manual it exists playswithcarszj manual shift jeep cherokee forumjeep grand cherokee manual it exists playswithcarsjeep. Feb 11, 2018 the patriot was a borderline application for the cvt, and eventually chrysler also abandoned it in this platform. Chrysler 904 torqueflite 3speed a popular transmission with most chrysler vehicles, from a slant six to v8s. Jeep grand cherokee manual transmission swap posted on january 29, 2020 by faujiz 18 jeep grand cherokee trackhawk 6 2l aw 4 transmission swap 1 paramount performance s automatic vs manual transmission jeep i m the reason why old jeep cherokees. Complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee ebay.
You must use the skidplate from your model year the frame bolts are. 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 into a. If you can find a wrecked manual, that would be the easiest and cheapest way to do it. 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.
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