What kind of transmission does a Jeep XJ have?
Aisin-Warner AX5 Transmission. The Aisin Warner AX5 transmission was a standard shift, five-speed transmission introduced in the 1984 XJ Cherokee Jeep, and found in the 1984 to 2006 Jeep XJ, YJ, and TJ models. It is a light-duty transmission found behind the AMC 150 (2.5L) I4 engine.
What kind of transmission does a jeep AX5 have?
The case is ribbed and features the shifter in the rear quarter of the assembly. In the vein of newer transmissions, the AX5 uses dowel pins for bellhousing alignment. The Jeep AX5 has a 21 spline output shaft for connecting to the transfer case input shaft. The AX5 was used with an internal slave/throwout assembly up through the 1994 model year.
Is the Aisin-Warner AX5 transmission a good transmission?
The AX5 is prevalent, but sadly it’s strength is minimal, making it a questionable off-road transmission. Failures behind even stock engines are not uncommon. We do not make any conversions components available to retain the AX5 with six or eight cylinder engines.
How big is the transmission case on an AX5?
The AX5 transmission case is 15-5/8″ long. It features a cast aluminum case with a cast-iron mid-plate. The case is ribbed and features the shifter in the rear quarter of the assembly.
How does the Jeep YJ Wrangler AX15 transmission work?
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Aisin-Warner AX5 Transmission. The Aisin Warner AX5 transmission was a standard shift, five-speed transmission introduced in the 1984 XJ Cherokee Jeep, and found in the 1984 to 2006 Jeep XJ, YJ, and TJ models. It is a light-duty transmission found behind the AMC 150 (2.5L) I4 engine.
What should I replace the AX5 transmission with?
The current, best all-around strategy for replacing the AX5 is to replace it with a 2.5L engine and transmission whose strengths are better matched for the duties of a Jeep, as discussed below. Because of the transmission’s weak service record behind even stock Jeep powerplants, we do not offer any conversion to V6 or V8 power.