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(12) Align transfer case and transmission shafts
and install transfer case. Tighten transfer case-to-
transmission nuts/bolts to 35 Nzm (26 ft. lbs.) torque.
(13) Remove jack stand from under engine and re-
position jack under transmission. Then remove trans-
mission jack.
(14) Connect transfer case vent hose and shift link-
age. Check and adjust linkage if necessary.
(15) Connect transmission and transfer case vent
hoses.
(16) Connect backup light switch wires.
(17) Connect vehicle speed sensor wires.
(18) Install and connect crankshaft position sensor
if equipped.
(19) Install rear crossmember, or skid plate (Fig. 5).
On XJ, tighten crossmember-to-frame bolts to 41 Nzm
(31 ft. lbs.) torque. Then tighten transmission-to-rear
support bolts/nuts to 45 Nzm (33 ft. lbs.) torque. On YJ,
tighten bolts/nuts to indicated torque (Fig. 5).
(20) Align and install front/rear propeller shafts.
Tighten shaft U-joint clamp bolts to 19 Nzm (170 in.
lbs.) torque.
(21) On XJ, install skid plate, if removed. Tighten
bolts to 42 Nzm (31 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten stud nuts
to 17 Nzm (150 in. lbs.) torque.
(22) Top off transmission and transfer case lubri-
cant levels.
(23) Lower vehicle.
TRANSMISSION DISASSEMBLY AND OVERHAUL
ADAPTER HOUSING AND FRONT BEARING
RETAINER REMOVAL
(1) Drain transmission lubricant.
(2) Remove concentric bearing.
(3) Remove clutch housing bolts and remove housing.
(4) On 2-wheel drive models, remove vehicle speed
sensor, speedometer adapter and speedometer driven
gear. Then remove extension housing seal (Fig. 9).(5) Remove detent spring and ball. Remove detent
plug (Fig. 10) and remove detent spring and ball
with pencil magnet.
(6) Remove shift arm set bolt (Fig. 11) and remove
bolt and lockplate.
Fig. 10 Detent Ball Plug Location
Fig. 11 Set Bolt Removal
Fig. 9 Removing 2-Wheel Drive Extension Housing Seal
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(7) Remove shift lever shaft plug (Fig. 12). Then
pull shaft out with large magnet.
(8) Remove adapter housing bolts.
(9) Remove adapter housing by tapping it loose
with plastic mallet.
(10) Remove front bearing snap rings (Fig. 13).
(11) Remove front bearing retainer and intermedi-
ate plate by tapping them loose with plastic mallet
(Fig. 14).
SHIFT MECHANISM DISASSEMBLY
(1) Install two clutch housing bolts and spare
washers in intermediate plate (Fig. 15). Then clamp
plate and gear assembly in vise.Use enough wash-
ers to prevent bolts from touching. Also be sure
vise jaws are clamped on bolt heads (Fig. 15).
Fig. 15 Positioning Intermediate Plate In Vise
Fig. 12 Removing Shift Lever Shaft Plug
Fig. 13 Removing Bearing Retainer Snap Ring
Fig. 14 Removing Bearing Retainer And
Intermediate Plate
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each ring and gear with feeler gauge. Replace ring if
clearance exceeds 2.0 mm (0.078 in.).
Check shift fork-to-synchronizer hub clearance
with a feeler gauge (Fig. 49). Replace the fork if
clearance exceeds 1.0 mm (0.039 in.).
TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
Lubricate the transmission components with Mopar
75W-90, GL 5 gear lubricant during assembly. Use
petroleum jelly to lubricate seal lips and/or hold
parts in place during installation. Refer to the
Counter Gear Comparison Chart (Fig. 102) during
assembly for AX 4/5 gear differences.
ASSEMBLING OUTPUT SHAFT, INPUT SHAFT
AND COUNTER GEAR
(1) If front bearing was removed from input shaft,
press new bearing on shaft (Fig. 50).
Fig. 50 Installing Front Bearing And Snap Ring
Fig. 48 Checking Synchronizer Ring Wear
Fig. 49 Checking Fork-To-Hub Clearance
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(2) Secure front bearing with thickest snap ring
that will fit in groove (Fig. 50).
(3) Press front bearing on counter gear. Secure
bearing with thickest snap ring that will fit in ring
groove (Fig. 51).
(4) Install new oil seals in front bearing retainer
and adapter (Fig. 52). Bearing retainer seal depth is
11.2 - 12.1 mm (0.441 - 0.480 in.).(5) Install reverse shaft and shaft retaining pin in
adapter. Then install access hole plug with torx bit
(Fig. 53).
(6) Lubricate transmission components with speci-
fied gear lubricant.
(7) Assemble 1-2 and 3-4 synchronizer hubs,
sleeves, springs and key inserts (Fig. 54).
Fig. 51 Installing Counter Gear Front Bearing And Snap Ring
Fig. 52 Oil Seal Installation
Fig. 53 Installing Reverse Shaft Pin
Fig. 54 Synchronizer Identification
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(20) Install new shift rail C-rings (Fig. 90).
(21) Apply sealer to threads of lock ball plugs.
(22) Install lock balls and springs in intermediate
plate.Short spring goes in top hole of interme-
diate plate.
(23) Install lock ball and spring plugs (Fig. 91).
Tighten plugs to 19 Nzm (14 ft. lbs.) torque.ASSEMBLING GEARTRAIN AND
TRANSMISSION CASE
(1) Remove intermediate plate from vise.
(2) Install new gaskets on intermediate plate.
(3) Install transmission case on intermediate plate
(Fig. 92).
(4) Install new front bearing snap ring (Fig. 93).
Fig. 92 Installing Transmission Case
Fig. 93 Installing Front Bearing Snap Ring
Fig. 90 Installing Shift Rail C-Rings
Fig. 91 Installing Lock Ball Plugs
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(5) Install new gasket on front bearing retainer
and install retainer on case (Fig. 94).
(6) Install adapter or extension housing on inter-
mediate plate (Fig. 95). Tighten housing bolts to 37
Nzm (27 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Install shift arm (Fig. 95).(8) Install shift arm lock plate with pliers (Fig. 96).
Then install and tighten lock plate set bolt to 38 Nzm
(28 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install and tighten shaft plug to 18 Nzm (13 ft.
lbs.) torque (Fig. 97).
Fig. 94 Installing Front Bearing Retainer
Fig. 95 Installing Adapter Housing And Shift Arm
Fig. 96 Shift Arm Lock Plate Installation
Fig. 97 Shaft Plug Installation
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TRANSMISSION SHIFT PATTERN
The AX 15 shift pattern is shown in Figure 3. First
and second and third and fourth gear ranges are in
line for improved shifting. Fifth and reverse gear
ranges are also in line at the extreme right of the
pattern (Fig. 3).
The AX 15 is equipped with a reverse lockout
mechanism. The shift lever must be moved through
the Neutral detent before making a shift to reverse.
TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT
Recommended lubricant for AX 15 transmissions is
Mopar 75W-90, API Grade GL-5 gear lubricant, or
equivalent.
Correct lubricant refill or top-off level is to the bot-
tom edge of the fill plug hole.
Lubricant capacity is:
²3.10 liters (3.27 qts.) in 4-wheel drive models.
²3.15 liters (3.32 qts.) in 2-wheel drive models.
TRANSMISSION SWITCH AND PLUG LOCATIONS
The fill plug is at the driver side of the gear case
(Fig. 4).
The drain plug and backup light switch are on the
passenger side of the gear case (Fig. 5).
TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIOS
The transmission gear ratios are as follows:
First gear - 3.83:1
Second gear - 2.33:1
Third gear - 1.44:1
Fourth gear - 1.00:1
Fifth gear - 0.79:1
Reverse - 4.22:1
SERVICE DIAGNOSIS
LOW LUBRICANT LEVEL
A low transmission lubricant level is generally the
result of a leak, inadequate lubricant fill, or an in-
correct lubricant level check.
Leaks can occur at the mating surfaces of the gear
case, intermediate plate and adapter or extension
housing, or from the front/rear seals. A suspected
leak could also be the result of an overfill condition.
Leaks at the rear of the extension or adapter hous-
ing will be from the housing oil seals. Leaks at com-
ponent mating surfaces will probably be the result of
inadequate sealer, gaps in the sealer, incorrect bolt
tightening, or use of a non-recommended sealer.
A leak at the front of the transmission will be from
either the front bearing retainer or retainer seal. Lu-
bricant may be seen dripping from the clutch hous-
ing after extended operation. If the leak is severe, it
may also contaminate the clutch disc causing slip,
grab and chatter.
Transmissions filled from air or electrically pow-
ered lubricant containers can be underfilled. This
generally happens when the container delivery mech-
anism is improperly calibrated. Always check the lu-
bricant level after filling to avoid an under fill
condition.
A correct lubricant level check can only be made
when the vehicle is level; use a drive-on hoist to en-
sure this. Also allow the lubricant to settle for a
Fig. 3 AX 15 Shift Pattern
Fig. 4 Fill Plug Location
Fig. 5 Drain Plug And Backup Light Switch Location
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(9) Reach up and around transmission case and
unseat shift lever dust boot from transmission shift
tower (Fig. 2). Move boot upward on shift lever for
access to lever retainer.
(10) Disengage shift lever as follows:
(a) Reach up and around transmission case and
press shift lever retainer downward with your fin-
gers.
(b) Turn retainer counterclockwise to release it.
(c) Lift lever and retainer out of shift tower (Fig.
2).It is not necessary to remove shift lever
from floorpan boot. Simply leave lever in
place for later installation.
(11) Mark front and rear propeller shafts for in-
stallation alignment (Fig. 3). Then remove both
shafts.
(12) Remove crankshaft position/engine timing sen-
sor (Fig. 4).
(13) Disconnect transmission and transfer case
vent hoses.
(14) Remove slave cylinder from clutch housing.(15) Support transmission-transfer case assembly
with transmission jack. Secure assembly to jack with
safety chains.
(16) Reposition adjustable jack stand under engine.
Be sure to place wood block between jack and oil
pan.
(17) Remove clutch housing brace rod.
(18) Remove clutch housing-to-engine bolts and re-
move transmission-transfer case assembly.
(19) Remove bolts attaching transmission to trans-
fer case and separate components.
(20) Remove release bearing, fork and retainer
clip.
(21) Remove clutch housing from transmission.
TRANSMISSION INSTALLATIONÐAX 15
(1) Install clutch housing on transmission. Tighten
housing bolts to 37 Nzm (27 ft-lbs) torque.
(2) Lubricate contact surfaces of release fork, lever
and pivot ball stud. Then install bearing, fork and
clip in clutch housing.
(3) Mount transmission on transmission jack. Se-
cure transmission with safety chains.
(4) Lightly lubricate pilot bearing and transmis-
sion input shaft splines with Mopar high tempera-
ture grease.
(5) Align transmission input shaft and clutch disc
splines and install transmission.
(6) Install and tighten clutch housing-to-engine
bolts to 38 Nzm (28 ft. lbs.) torque.Be sure housing
is properly seated on engine before tightening
bolts.
(7) Lower transmission no more than 7.6 cm (3 in.)
for access to the shift tower.
(8) Reach up and around the transmission and in-
sert shift lever in shift tower. Press lever retainer
downward and turn it clockwise to lock it in place.
Then install lever dust boot on shift tower.
(9) Connect engine timing sensor.
Fig. 2 Removing/Installing Shift Lever
Fig. 3 Marking Propeller Shaft And Axle Yoke
Fig. 4 Timing Sensor Location
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