Jeap

I am completely new to the Jeep world, I just bought a 1994 cherokee with a 4.0 and a 5 speed manual transmission. The transmission needs replaced and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what transmission is in it so I can start shopping for a replacement. Also, do jeep wranglers use the same transmission? Anyone around Pennsylvania have an extra transmission? Thanks!

45shutr

You should have a Aisin-Warner AX-15.

Jeap

thank you, do you know if that is a cherokee specific transmission?

ronnorman_6

Ok is ur rig 4 wheel drive or 2 wheel. I have a 5 speed 2 wheel drive trans out of a 96 xj if u want it but i'm in Tennessee where in pennsylvania are you I have family up there

Jeap

mine is 4x4 sorry like i said im new to this, i didnt even know jeeps were made in 2wd lol. ive been searching craigslist and so far no luck. mine has no 2nd gear and grinds like hell going into 3rd

ronnorman_6

Do some research and see if u can use the gears out of mine bc I know u can rebuild manual trans a lot easier than automatic trans I want like 200 for the trans I have

Jeap

i wish i could but im no where near mechanical enough to build anything myself and expect it to work ever again.. I am however capable of replacing a transmission with one that works lol

45shutr

The AX-15 was used in many different Jeep and Dodge model cars and trucks. Attached at the bottom of my post here is a link to Novak's web site, who I think does a good job of giving a general desciption of the AX-15 and what it was used for. The transmission did come in many different vehicles but you have to be careful because there could be differnet versions of AX-15's that changed between the different vehicles they were used in, I don't know for sure though. If I were you, I would call one of the large transmission and engine builders like Jasper or ATK and ask if they could cross reference the AX-15 in your year Cherokee to any other Jeep vehicles to see what the compatability of your car to other Jeep models might be. Then if you get a match on another Jeep then you have opened up your options. I looked on Ebay really quick and I found some remaned AX-15's going for between about $750 to about $1000 dollars.

http://www.novak-adapt.com/knowledge/ax15.htm

45shutr

Sorry meant to quote this post in my follow up.

Jeap

Thanks a lot for the help I appreciate it!