Clutch is a direct coupling between motor and transmission. Conversely, ive never once thought, hey, this jeep needs an automatic. The stage ii xj received the aw4 automatic overdrive transmission with the i6 option. Ive offroaded manual and automatic jeep cherokee xjs similar to the ones in the video, and ill say that descents with the auto always require. So you can save money right off the bat by forgoing the automatic and sticking with the manual jeep wrangler. Steve laroza and tom peplinski set out in nearly identical xj generation jeep cherokees on a snowy new hampshire day to explain the offroading differences between stickshift and automatic 4x4s. When you spot that fluid leak, come to autozone for jeep cherokee automatic transmission parts.
Jeep cherokee xj sport for sale low mileage original. For 87to89 xj models, a peugeot ba10 manual transmission was placed behind the sixcylinder engine. Ive been researching jeeps for a while now and am planning on getting an xj very soon, but it seems as though manual transmissions on jeeps are rare. Plus, you need to be a better driver to use a manual transmission offroad. While it might sound like were talking about the wildly popular jeep wrangler unlimited jk, were actually referring to the more budge friendly sevenslot 4x4, the jeep cherokee xj spanning from 1984 to 2001, the cherokee is one of the best bangforyourbuck 4x4s money can buy.
Dexron vibmw 7045enissan matic d, j, lt 71141, jws3309ford mercon v, mb236. The 23spline manual transmission was universal in the eagle lines and was. View and download jeep wrangler 1997 manual online. Jeep cherokee xj automatic transmission shifter assembly 19972001 ships. In the last 10k miles or so i have noticed the shifts are more noticable e. The 97 01 jeep cherokees used multiple manual and automatic transmissions. Ive had two wranglers with the infamous peugeot ba105. Extend the life of your jeep xj and its parts by simply maintaining the fluid levels in it. When an automatic is better than a manual offroad and when. The automatic, on the other hand, makes rock wheeling so much. It has four doors, solid axles, and a ridiculous amount of aftermarket support. Rocknob rawlings official major league baseball shift knob. I have a 5spd, but if i get another jeep it will be the auto. The following automatic transmissions have been used in the vehicles listed above.
It came from the factory with an automatic trans and distributorless electronic ignition. Gm thm400 threespeed with amc pattern from 1974 to 1979 and buick nailhead case with adapter rings to fit amc 327, buick 350 and v6 as well as amc v8 before 1974. Watch motorweek drive an ultrarare manual jeep grand cherokee. Now having said that the new 8 speed automatic is a pretty good transmission. We have a large inventory of automatic transmission and transaxles ready to ship. Manual versus automatic all the input regarding manual versus automatic transmissions are good. Complete manual transmissions for jeep cherokee for sale ebay. Making a point of maintaining fluid levels can go a long way to preventing damage before it has a chance to occur. This article covers transmissions used in the following vehicle models and years. My jeep has the manual transmission which in my opinion is better than the auto on 20072011 models and helps a bit with the mileage. The jeep rolled out of the factory with an aw4 automatic transmission and 3. Get discount prices, fast shipping and ultimate product help when shopping for jeep cherokee xj automatic transmission shifters at 4 wheel parts.
Convert your manual transmision to an automatic transmission. The jeep cherokee xj is a compact sport utility vehicle manufactured and marketed across a. The auto in the rubicon is going to have the same crawl ratio or darn close to the std cr in a non ruby 6spd or tj 5spd. Xjgeneration jeep cherokees on a snowy new hampshire day to explain the offroading differences between stickshift and automatic 4x4s. For street driving, overlanding, and some light off. Need to convert your manual transmission to an automatic transmission. The only others that i thought may be feasible were the aw4 found in cherokees xj or a chevy 700r4. Jeep automatic transmissions midwest transmission center. The jeep wrangler and the toyota tacoma, arguably the most popular and most capable new 4x4s on the market, are both available with six speed manual transmissions. The xj donor vehicle will illustrate the parts involved, but to be general, youll need the transmission, flexplate and torque converter, the tcm transmission control module, wiring for the transmission control module, the throttle linkage and cable to the throttle valve on the transmission, the shifter and console for the automatic.
Automatic transmission 6 cylinder 42re 4wd fits 1999 jeep grand cherokee oem. The ninespeed automatic transmission in your jeep cherokee makes it a great crossover suv. Xj cherokee manual to automatic transmission swap jeep. Vehicles made by american motors corporation amc and jeep incorporated a variety of transmissions and transfer case systems. With this jeep cherokee workshop manual, you can perform every job that could be done by jeep garages and mechanics from. We offer a very popular line of heavy duty road runner series automatic transmission and torque converter packages for jeep, 4wd applications. Manual vs automatic transmissions off road youtube. Hydraulic and electronic controlled units can be found. Whatever the case may be, find out which one suits your needs first of all. The aw4 is a good candidate for an automatic swap for several reasons. Fluid capacities for jeep wrangler yj, tj and cherokee xj, according to the jeep factory service manual fuel tank standard 15 gallons 56. Cherokee xj transmission identification guide in4x4mation center. The direct coupling also gives a little better fuel millage. Steve laroza and tom peplinski set out in nearly identical xjgeneration jeep cherokees on a snowy new hampshire day to explain the offroading.
All three of these gearboxes especially the former two are rated and proven as lightduty. The jeep grand cherokee has been around for 26 model years, and of the many millions built, only a few hundred came with manual transmissions. Jeep cherokee xj fluid capacities and type morris 4x4. There are not a lot of other options to be found for putting an automatic behind the jeep 4. Videos a look back at jeep cherokee television commercials. Nine things about the jeep cherokees ninespeed transmission. Dana 35c without cclips 198419891990 dana 35c with cclips 199019912001. In general, manual transmissions are less expensive than automatic transmissions. The best online destination and local store solution for all of your truck and jeep offroading needs. Automatic vs manual transmission jeep wrangler forum.
There are several manual transmissions used in the cherokee xjs. This webpage contains jeep cherokee 1999 workshop manual pdf used by jeep garages, auto repair shops, jeep dealerships and home mechanics. Whether youre climbing a mountain or commuting to work, be alert for signs of transmission problems. Jeep grand cherokee automatic transmission slippingshifting hello i am usually on the tj forums but i am having some issues with my 2001 grand cherokee 4. Ram is the only remaining manufacturer to offer a manual transmission in a heavy duty truck, but there are still a few other bright signs. Should you buy a manual jeep cherokee or a automatic youtube. 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. Automatic transmission parts for 1999 jeep cherokee for. View and download jeep cherokee 2000 service manual online. But in the jeep world manuals up till now are considered more useful so that makes things a bit more complicated. With the ruby either the auto or the manual is fine. Auto mode sometimes producing irregular responses, the manual. On the manual side of the fence, i have a lot of first hand driving experience with the sm465, ax15, ax5, nv3550, t150, ba105 and t176.
Unlike the ax5, which is simply weak, the ba10s poorly built gearbox is a ticking. I just like to feel connected to my jeep, and i feel an automatic takes that away. With our years of knowledge, selling, servicing, building and restoring these xjs, we truly are the nations leading xj seller. For this video, we take a pair of identical jeep xj cherokees out to compare the auto vs manual in several common offroading situations. Jeep automatic transmissions available from midwest transmission inc.
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