Foreword ‘The information contained in this service manual has been prepared far the professional automotive techni ‘cian invalved in daily repair operation. Information in ‘hia manual is divided inte sections ‘These sections contain general information, diagno- ss, testing, removal and installation, ancembly and dis- assembly procedures for the components. The dingnosis charte are designed to help you locate and correct prob- Toms with systematic approach. The information descriptions, testing procedures and specifications were in effect at the time thia manual war released for printing. Chiryster Motors reserves the right to change tasting procedures, specifications, diagnosis, or repair methods atany time without prior notice orineurring obligation, Information describing the operation and use af stan. dard and optional equipment is included in the Oper- ating Instructions and Product [nformation manual Jocnted in the glove box NOTE: FOR INFORMATION NOT COVERED IN ‘THIS MANUAL REFER TO .... "ENGINE, CHASSIS & BODY SERVICE MANUAL" OR “ELECTRICAL MANUAL” FOR 1889 JEEP VEHICLES.AX 15 MANUAL TRANSMISSION AX 15 MANUAL TRANSMISSION CONTENTS page GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION ........ 1 SERVICE DIAGNOSIS 3 TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION . 4 TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL SEAVICE SPECIFICATIONS .. GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION INDEX n And Application : Tra yn Kdentiication °° eN Transmission Shift Patio «22.02... tae’: DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION Description The AX 16. is a high enpacity, five speed, synchro. mesh, manual transmission. Fifth gear is an overdrive range with » ratio of .789:1. The sh um is integral and mounted in the ahif. tower portian of the adopter housing (Fig. 1) ‘An adaptor housing is used to attach the transmission tothe transferense on 4-wheel drivemodels, A standard extension housing is used on 2-wheel drive models. Transmission Lubricant Transmission Switeh And Plug Local Transmission Gear Ratios Application ‘The AX 16 is weed in Cherokee Wagoneer/Comanat modes with the 4.0L, 1-6 engine and in Wranglen/¥ models with the 4,21, I-Genyzine. The AX 15 is designs for use witheither two-wheel drive or four-wheel dris Powertrain eyetems TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION: ‘The AX-16 identification code numbers are on th bottom surface of the transmission gear case (Pig. 2 soon Flo. 1 AX 15 keanual Transmission2 AX 15 MANUAL TRANSMISSION dg ‘The first number is year of manufacture leg. 9 = 1889), The second und third numbers tndliente month of manufacture (e.g. OF ~ January, 10 = October, etc. ‘The next eovies of numbers is the transmission serial number. TRANSMISSION SHIFT PATTEAN ‘The AX 15 shift pattern is shown in Figure 3. Kirst and second and third and fourth gear ranges are in lis for improved shifting. Fifth and reverse gonr ranges algo in line at the extreme right of the pattern (Fig. 3. The AX 15 is equipped with a reverse lockout mech. anism, The shift lever must be moved through the Neu- tral detent before making a shift to reverse. TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT Rocommonded Lubricant Recommended lubricant for AX-6 transmissions is SAE 75W.00, API Grade GL-S gear lubricant. Lubricant Level Correct lubricant refill or top-off lovel is to the bottom sage of the FL plug hole Lubricant Capacity © 3.10 liters (3.27 US. quarts) for Cherokee, Wagoncer, Comanche, and Wranglen/¥J d-whecl drive models, © 3.15 liters (3.32 US, gts} for Cherokee, Wagoneer and Comanche 2.wheel drive models, TRANSMISSION SWITCH AND PLUG LOCATIONS ‘The Nil plugivat the driverside of the gear ease (Fig. a). ‘The drain plug and backup light switch are on the passenger wide of the gear case (Fig. 5) TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIOS ‘Tho transmission gear ratios are as follows: Pirst gear - $.83:1 Second gear - 2. Third gear Fourth gear - 1 Fifth gear - 7891 Reverse - 4.221