Can you use The AX5 in place of the AX15?
You can now install the AX15 in place of the AX5 to gain some drivetrain strength. The nice thing is that when you’re ready to replace the 4 cylinder with a larger V6 or V8, the AX15 is an ideal transmission for the power increase.
When to replace the AX5 in a jeep?
Replacing the AX5 (AX15 Only): This kit is for all 4 cylinder Jeeps 1987 to 2002. The AX5 is considered a light duty transmission compared to the AX15. Jeeps equipped with larger tires and lower gears in the axle & transfer case may find the weak link in the drivetrain is the stock transmission.
Where is the shaft on an Aisin-Warner AX15 transmission?
This shaft protrudes about 1/2″ past the rear face of the transmission. The AX15 was used with an internal slave/throwout assembly up through the 1993 model year. In 1994, a more conventional slave cylinder and cross-arm were used.
Where is the transmission shaft on a jeep AX15?
In the vein of newer transmissions, the AX15 uses dowel pins for bellhousing alignment. The 4wd version of the Jeep AX15 has a 23 spline output shaft for connecting to the transfer case input shaft. This shaft protrudes about 1/2″ past the rear face of the transmission.
This shaft protrudes about 1/2″ past the rear face of the transmission. The AX15 was used with an internal slave/throwout assembly up through the 1993 model year. In 1994, a more conventional slave cylinder and cross-arm were used.
In the vein of newer transmissions, the AX15 uses dowel pins for bellhousing alignment. The 4wd version of the Jeep AX15 has a 23 spline output shaft for connecting to the transfer case input shaft. This shaft protrudes about 1/2″ past the rear face of the transmission.
What’s the difference between AX5 and AX15 input shafts?
1989 to 1991 AX15 input shafts have a smaller (~19/32″) pilot tip. 1992-1999 AX15’s have a larger (~3/4″) pilot tip. The AX15 looks similar to the AX5 and they are occasionally confused in identification as well as interchange.
How big is the pilot tip on an AX15 transmission?
The input shaft is a 10 spline x 1-1/8″ and its stickout length is 7-1/2″. 1988 to 1991 AX15 input shafts have a smaller (~19/32″) pilot tip. 1992-1999 AX15’s have a larger (~3/4″) pilot tip. The AX15 looks similar to the AX5 and they are occasionally confused in identification as well as interchange.