Manual Swap
09-02-2014, 01:50 PM
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Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Manual Swap
Has anyone ever done a manual swap with at 97-01 XJ? How difficult is it and is it worth it? Since my 98 XJ is now totaled I'm looking at another one, but I have yet to find another 5spd. I will be keeping the 98 so I'd have the entire vehicle as a donor.
09-02-2014, 02:47 PM
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Yes, it has been done many, many times. It's actually relatively easy. I think you have to shorten the output shaft a bit. Everything to hang the clutch pedal is already there. You have to bypass the neutral safety switch (NSS) which is pretty easy but you will have a check engine unless you replace the computer. I've never done it, but I did look into it a bit and there's plenty of info out there to get it done.
Edit: read post #11 in this thread
http://www.naxja.net/forum/showthread.php?p=245863343
Edit: read post #11 in this thread
http://www.naxja.net/forum/showthread.php?p=245863343
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