Well assume you are keeping your engine and transfer case and that you already have a manual transmission. Another necessary modification during this swap was to move the crank position sensor. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee when you shop the largest online selection at. This is what installing a diesel kj nv3550 manual transmission looks like. This was required because the manual transmission has a mounting bracket welded to the k member. Is swapping this manual trans into this originally auto trans xj possible. Im not concerned with aesthetics but more with reliability. 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. 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.
Im lumping the cj and yj together because they are so similar. 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. Can you convert a 1995 jeep cherokee to a manual transmission. I f youre reading this, you are probably considering swapping a v8 into your jeep cj or yj. Xj cherokee manual to automatic transmission swap jeep. 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. Take everything you need and then its just a matter of swapping it all over. Since i would be removing the flywheel the sensor had to be moved to another location. How to identify an automatic transmission in a 1997 jeep cherokee. Sep 10, 2017 this is what installing a diesel kj nv3550 manual transmission looks like. 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. The aisinwarner ax15 emerged as the best allaround solution.
The first year of the grand cherokee zj, the ax15 was rare option only with the. Jss bom build of material hemi swaps on 19972006 lj and tj jeeps. A free membership now includes posting and reply privileges. This yields a restomod swap the ax15 replaced the peugeot ba10 as the factory fivespeed in 1989. I know that in the 93 model years those grand cherokees had a standard ax15 transmission but for the 4. Jeep makes their vehicles to last so i am only on my second. Jeep comanche questions can you bolt tranfercase to a 2 wheel. 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. 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. Plus, you need to be a better driver to use a manual transmission offroad. Conversion kits best jeep hemi engine swap shop jeep. Whatever the case may be, find out which one suits your needs first of all. You must use the skidplate from your model year the frame bolts are. There are articles about various transmission swaps using both automatic and manual transmissions.
The jeep rolled out of the factory with an aw4 automatic transmission and 3. Grand cherokee zj manual transmission swap part 1 youtube. There were three automatic transmissions used in a jeep cherokee xj. The l98 350 tbi began its run in the 87 irocz camaro and firebird with auto transmission and was rated at 225hp330lbft. Xj cherokee manual to automatic transmission swap keep your vehicles running reliably during the covid19 health crisis. Its not my daily anymore and id like to put a manual transmission in it. 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.
What transmission you select to put in your jeep depends on what you find and what you have. Aug 28, 2008 ok, i have a 94 jeep grand cherokee with the 5. The turbo 350, aka th350, automatic transmission is a stout 3 speed automatic transmission. I wanted a tranny with an overdrive so the three speed auto that was. 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. The turbo 400, aka th400, automatic transmission is a stout 3 speed automatic transmission. This swap is on the rare side, so we decided a video covering the.
Nine things about the jeep cherokees ninespeed transmission. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Jeep cherokee manual to automatic transmission swap i may have to do it ok so i have the ax15 and even after changing gear oil it will occasionally grind shifting into 3rd and always when downshifting into 3rd except when i downshift from 4th when below 3000rpm. It is possible to make the swap but for offroading, the automatic is the better choice so personally, i would keep 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. 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.
Jeep grand cherokee manual transmission swap foto jeep and. My ax15 is running strong with no signs of trouble. Convert your manual transmision to an automatic transmission. This is 100% applicable to 200506 tjs and ljs with an automatic transmission. Jeep transmissions factory, swaps, conversions, identification. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable. 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. Everything you need to swap an ax15 manual transmission. This is a heavy duty, yet refined 4x4 vehicle that is as capable as any 4 wheel drive on the market. So, after finally getting a 100% working lj with a successful auto to manual swap, i can really shed some. 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. This time im starting with a virtually bone stock 97 zj grand cherokee limited.
Stock transmissions used in jeeps from 1941 until present are covered in detail. Chrysler 904 torqueflite 3speed a popular transmission with most chrysler vehicles, from a slant six to v8s. I have 1987 4x4 comanche wanting to swap auto for manual trany i. 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. If you can find a wrecked manual, that would be the easiest and cheapest way to do it. Rosso can call the 6 speed auto ancient, a hyundai toy, or whatever he wants. Everything you need to swap an ax15 manual transmission into a. Its not a boltin swap but neither is it that difficult as shown in the above link from jeepsr4m. I will try and provide pictures for every step of the process and well as explanations.
The jeep transmission pages cover stock jeep transmissions and transmission swaps in jeep vehicles. One sign of a problem with the automatic transmission for jeep cherokee is leaking transmission fluid. 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. Moving to the 6 speed auto, and then their own 9 speed auto in new vehicles not using the gema drive train. Complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee ebay.
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. 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. The transmission was originally used for dana 300 and the 231 tcase. Low mileage jeep cherokee used transmissions for sale. 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. When you do the auto to manual swap will the cruise still work. The easy boltin automatic tranny swap is the 32rh 3speed auto out of a 97 to 02 tj with the 4. Certainly would not remove the k member because i dont believe a cherokee has one. The only option for automatic transmission swaps is a kit from hesco in birmingham. 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. 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. 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. Have you ever wanted to swap in a manual transmission into your jeep grand cherokee zj. It came from the factory with an automatic trans and distributorless electronic ignition.
Choose from all gen iii hemi truck motors including manual and automatic transmission, vvt and nonvvt engines, with or without a supercharger. May, 2009 i have an 06 srt8 jeep and was wondering if there is a 6 speed manual transmission upgrade. Get the best deals on complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. I opted for the aw4 automatic that is commonly found in the jeep cherokee. Feb 11, 2018 the patriot was a borderline application for the cvt, and eventually chrysler also abandoned it in this platform. Jeep grand cherokee manual transmission swap foto jeep. The 46re four speed automatic transmission was used in 1998 jeep grand. This will explain how i managed to swap in an aw4 transmission from a 2001 cherokee into my 97 wrangler.
The hardest part will be finding the wrecked jeep with all the parts still there. In fact, i converted my last tj from a 5speed manual to an automatic to make it perform even better when offroad. Well, it finally got to be time to swap out the manual ax15 transmission and install an automatic transmission. This is a video series on how to swap a manual into your automatic jeep. I doubt if there is any difference with a cherokee transmission mount regardless of manual vs auto, but would need to be checked first. It has been used in various gm cars and trucks over the years. 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. Well look no further, in this video i cover everything you need to know, and more. 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. For this project, the owner found the necessary parts from a 10 grand cherokee and also pulled the oil pan off the 6. Unlike some tranny swaps done by others, i did mine because i could, not because i had to.
Back 2004 jeep grand cherokee transmission auto trans manual shaft seal. 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. Ive read that the ax15 will bolt up to the 318 using a dakota bellhousing but i dont see anything referencing the grand cherokee. 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. By mariobedayo, january 24, 2015 in jeep xj cherokee, mj comanche. Well, it finally got to be time to swap out the manual ax15 transmission and install an. Top 11 transmissions and transfercase swaps jp magazine. Jeep mounted this sensor in the bellhousing and gets its signal from the flywheel.
The following four and five speed transmissions are recommended for you to consider in your planning. Converting a zj grand cherokee to manual 5speed transmission. If there is nothing wrong with your auto, i dont see a need to swap it out, but hey, its your money. Also, keep in mind these are my opinions of what will be the cheapest and easiest swap for most people. I helped install one into a tj that competed in the king of the hammers event last year, its that good of a transmission. Having an automatic transmission simply means that the engine shifts gears on its own. 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. I know ill need the np231 to go with it that has the same spline count 23 i believe. Conversely, ive never once thought, hey, this jeep needs an automatic. This is a video series on how to swap a manual into your automatic jeep wrangler tj or lj. 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. They are versions of the same basic transmission the original 904, but there are differences.
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