Find the Fill Plug 1:55, find the drain plug location 2:54, AX-15 takes about 3.3 quarts 15/16" or 24mm socket/wrench, catch basin, gloves, paper towels
Good video, liked the recap at the end with additional things to consider. Will probably attempt this myself on my YJ after seeing how straightforward it is. Thanks!
Thank you, and have fun ( & wear old clothes when you do it). Watching that part of it, now, 3 years later, it seems that RUclips has trouble maintaining the sound quality. The deep feedback or 'aura' during the recap wasn't there when it was fist uploaded.
i wished you would have showed the drain plug up close or at leased talked about the plug like does it have a washer or doesn't my book shows a washer but its generic When i drained my 1995 YJ plug did not have a washer and it looks like it has been leaking there
+chris siefker Good question, Chris. Believe it or not, the only way to check the fluid level would be to have it on a level surface - preferably one that you don't mind getting stained with oil drips - and to take out the upper fill plug (which with this AX-15 transmission is about half-way up the center of the transmission, and it is on the driver's side). Your options, then, are either to stick your finger in the hole to feel if the level is right to the bottom of the fill-hole threads, or sometimes better yet - have the appropriate lubricant and a hose or pump to put more in there until it is coming out that hole. Then you just seal it back up. If we've got leaks, then we already know it isn't full. If we don't have leaks, then use the method above, or just change out the fluid totally to be sure. I hope that helps.
hey i am looking in to buy a 02 wrangle se 5 speed 97K miles. how much the max to pay would be a good deal? what things to look for during inspection? thanks
This is a 6 cylinder. '95 4-cylinder might have a different manual transmission, so the fill and drain plug may change locations. Still, they will be similar in looks, and you'll be looking for one that is on the bottom (drain) and one about half-way up on one of the sides (fill plug).
Great question. Yes, as while the fluid will be thicker, it isn't a really thick fluid (if the right fluid was put in it by the last person to change it - I once had a shop change a car's manual transmission fluid, but they used a much thicker viscosity gear oil that made the transmission tough to shift in 30- and 20-degree weather). You may need to plan on a really extensive drain-time as it will only slowly drain out if that cold (like, letting it drain for most of a day?). It would be far faster and efficient to take the Jeep for a drive for about 30 minutes (maybe longer? if you feel like safely getting under it during a drive to put you hand on the transmission case to see if it has warmed up to even only 50, 60, 70 or 80 degrees on the outside of it) or so to warm the fluid up, then drain it.
To fill..take off the boots to your shifters and remove the shifter arm for the transmission and pour in there...easy...just measure what you put in ...
I've done it that way in the past for a Ford F-150, but really did find that a simple hose down was less work. There is no disassembly, and no assembly afterward - no matter how easy it is, not taking anything apart is easier and, in this case, less time intensive..
My guess is that you have the AX-5, not the AX-15. Take a look here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Wrangler#YJ_.281987.E2.80.931995.29 Here is a thread about that transmission's fill and drain plugs: www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/ax-5-fill-plug-drain-plugs-where-they-839118/ I highly suggest you join, or at least regularly search the old threads of, the Jeep Forums there since it is a wealth of information. Also, "At the outset of YJ Wrangler production, four-cylinder models received the Aisin AX-4/5 transmissions. (AX-4s were modest four-speed units with 4th gear overdrive and quickly gave way to the AX-5 in U.S. models.) The AX-5 with its 15% 5th gear overdrive survives from the earliest YJ models through the 2002 TJ Wranglers with four-cylinder engines. Built in Japan, the Aisin “AX” transmissions are actually quite durable. They readily match the performance demands of their assigned YJ and TJ Wrangler models. The Aisin AX-15 has served behind the 4.2L and 4.0L six-cylinder engines in YJ Wranglers and the 4.0L six in XJ Cherokee and TJ Wrangler models." www.4wdmechanix.com/Identifying-Jeep-Wrangler-Manual-Transmissions-and-Clutches.html Best of luck.
I've used pumps in the past, and honestly - a gravity feed is easiest. Some vehicles are impossible to create a gravity feed (without cutting a hole in the floor, or removing parts of the floor), and that's why we have pumps, but less mess and less gear - a long tube is basically a long funnel. Easy-peasy compared to introducing a piece of equipment if it can be done. Now add in that the pouring is done while standing up vs. pumping from underneath; I'll save the pump use for when it's actually needed.
Find the Fill Plug 1:55, find the drain plug location 2:54, AX-15 takes about 3.3 quarts
15/16" or 24mm socket/wrench, catch basin, gloves, paper towels
Good video, liked the recap at the end with additional things to consider. Will probably attempt this myself on my YJ after seeing how straightforward it is. Thanks!
Thank you, and have fun ( & wear old clothes when you do it). Watching that part of it, now, 3 years later, it seems that RUclips has trouble maintaining the sound quality. The deep feedback or 'aura' during the recap wasn't there when it was fist uploaded.
great video, thanks for showing what size sockets and showing how to do the change! really appreciate it!
nice video. Thanks for taking the time to make this!
thank you for your video... i love the begining Small dog productions LOL!
Thanks for Sharing Your Wisdom.
Doing this in the morning as it's never been changed according to the po wish me luck it's a 1990 yj 2.5l
i wished you would have showed the drain plug up close or at leased talked about the plug like does it have a washer or doesn't my book shows a washer but its generic When i drained my 1995 YJ plug did not have a washer and it looks like it has been leaking there
Very helpful thanks for the tips
They make hand pumps for the quart bottles...
Thanks
thank you so much
How do u just check and see the level on it like is there a dip stick.
+chris siefker Good question, Chris. Believe it or not, the only way to check the fluid level would be to have it on a level surface - preferably one that you don't mind getting stained with oil drips - and to take out the upper fill plug (which with this AX-15 transmission is about half-way up the center of the transmission, and it is on the driver's side). Your options, then, are either to stick your finger in the hole to feel if the level is right to the bottom of the fill-hole threads, or sometimes better yet - have the appropriate lubricant and a hose or pump to put more in there until it is coming out that hole. Then you just seal it back up.
If we've got leaks, then we already know it isn't full. If we don't have leaks, then use the method above, or just change out the fluid totally to be sure. I hope that helps.
Thank you and yes it dose
hey i am looking in to buy a 02 wrangle se 5 speed 97K miles. how much the max to pay would be a good deal? what things to look for during inspection? thanks
What transmission fluid should I use for a 4 cylinder YJ?
75W-90
What size tubing is used?
oh wait that was preemptive same for automatic? n00b question and I'm OK with that
+Benecya Jackson Automatics should have an old-style auto-transmission dip-stick toward the rear of the engine bay.
My fill plug looks like a star bit i think?
and my drain plug looks directly under transmission
Oh Ok so its because I have an AX5 instead of your AX15
What would be a suggestion for a 95 4 cylinder or was this a 4 cylinder?
This is a 6 cylinder. '95 4-cylinder might have a different manual transmission, so the fill and drain plug may change locations. Still, they will be similar in looks, and you'll be looking for one that is on the bottom (drain) and one about half-way up on one of the sides (fill plug).
can i do this in cold weather? Its 22 degrees out here
Great question. Yes, as while the fluid will be thicker, it isn't a really thick fluid (if the right fluid was put in it by the last person to change it - I once had a shop change a car's manual transmission fluid, but they used a much thicker viscosity gear oil that made the transmission tough to shift in 30- and 20-degree weather). You may need to plan on a really extensive drain-time as it will only slowly drain out if that cold (like, letting it drain for most of a day?). It would be far faster and efficient to take the Jeep for a drive for about 30 minutes (maybe longer? if you feel like safely getting under it during a drive to put you hand on the transmission case to see if it has warmed up to even only 50, 60, 70 or 80 degrees on the outside of it) or so to warm the fluid up, then drain it.
Why Check the fill plug? Just fill it through the dipstick with a funnel
There's no dipstick on a jeep yj manual transmission
To fill..take off the boots to your shifters and remove the shifter arm for the transmission and pour in there...easy...just measure what you put in ...
I've done it that way in the past for a Ford F-150, but really did find that a simple hose down was less work. There is no disassembly, and no assembly afterward - no matter how easy it is, not taking anything apart is easier and, in this case, less time intensive..
Nice wet fart sound at 8:54. I have the AX-5 and will be attempting to do this fluid change soon.
I think that was the cardboard I walked on to.
Spearfisher1970
Either way, thank you for the informative video.
John Doe lol, you're welcome
Is this the same on. 93 xj?
I honestly don't know. If it has an AX-15 transmission, it should be pretty close.
I have a jeep yj that has the 5 speed manual with the 2.5 L, does this still have the AX15 tranny do you know?
My guess is that you have the AX-5, not the AX-15. Take a look here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeep_Wrangler#YJ_.281987.E2.80.931995.29
Here is a thread about that transmission's fill and drain plugs: www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/ax-5-fill-plug-drain-plugs-where-they-839118/ I highly suggest you join, or at least regularly search the old threads of, the Jeep Forums there since it is a wealth of information.
Also, "At the outset of YJ Wrangler production, four-cylinder models received the Aisin AX-4/5 transmissions. (AX-4s were modest four-speed units with 4th gear overdrive and quickly gave way to the AX-5 in U.S. models.) The AX-5 with its 15% 5th gear overdrive survives from the earliest YJ models through the 2002 TJ Wranglers with four-cylinder engines. Built in Japan, the Aisin “AX” transmissions are actually quite durable. They readily match the performance demands of their assigned YJ and TJ Wrangler models.
The Aisin AX-15 has served behind the 4.2L and 4.0L six-cylinder engines in YJ Wranglers and the 4.0L six in XJ Cherokee and TJ Wrangler models." www.4wdmechanix.com/Identifying-Jeep-Wrangler-Manual-Transmissions-and-Clutches.html
Best of luck.
okay thanks a lot for the help
yep just checked, its the AX-5, thanks!
wny not use a 5.00 harbor freight gear oil pump, will make things 100xs easier
I've used pumps in the past, and honestly - a gravity feed is easiest. Some vehicles are impossible to create a gravity feed (without cutting a hole in the floor, or removing parts of the floor), and that's why we have pumps, but less mess and less gear - a long tube is basically a long funnel. Easy-peasy compared to introducing a piece of equipment if it can be done. Now add in that the pouring is done while standing up vs. pumping from underneath; I'll save the pump use for when it's actually needed.