Red5

First off I have to say that I LOVE this jeep. It has been Great. Never let me down.

About two years ago it had a slight leak of trans fluid. It leaked from between the transmission and the transfer case. Now the leak has become worse.


Last time I checked they put an upgraded transmission in this model. The trans seems to shift fine and the only time I've ever had an issue was when I forgot to add fluid.

So now I need to get this fixed. My question is should I have the transmission rebuild while I'm having this repair done? The 5.9 has about 115k on it. How much more would a rebuild cost? Do you think I should have it rebuilt?

SeriousOffroad

Around here a rebuild cost about $800 if you bring the tranny in, more if the shop has to pull it.

Sounds lile you need a new output shaft seal. I'd get out the service manual and D.I.Y.

Red5

Any tech tips on how this job is done?

SeriousOffroad

Which tranny?

Red5

The one that comes stock in a 1998 5.9 liter ZJ. (I don't know)

greyz93

i thinks it is a A518(46RE if its electronic and 46RH if its hydralic). a rebuilt one cost around $800-$900.