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.
Is the Aisin-Warner AX5 a light duty transmission?
It is a light-duty transmission found behind the AMC 150 (2.5L) I4 engine. It was also found behind the GM 2.8L 60 degree V6 (early XJ only). 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.
What kind of transmission does a Toyota XJ AX5 have?
Note that there is an AX4 transmission in early XJ models, which is essentially the AX5, minus its overdriven fifth gear. Two variants of the AX5 include the G52, W58, and R151 as found in Toyota car and light truck applications.
What kind of transmission does a Jeep Cherokee have?
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. It was also found behind the GM 2.8L 60 degree V6 (early XJ only).
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.
It is a light-duty transmission found behind the AMC 150 (2.5L) I4 engine. It was also found behind the GM 2.8L 60 degree V6 (early XJ only). 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.
Note that there is an AX4 transmission in early XJ models, which is essentially the AX5, minus its overdriven fifth gear. Two variants of the AX5 include the G52, W58, and R151 as found in Toyota car and light truck applications.
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. It was also found behind the GM 2.8L 60 degree V6 (early XJ only).