Jeep Transmissions: AX-5

Nov. 01, 2005 By ORC STAFF
The AX-5 is a light duty five speed transmission. It looks similar to the AX-15, but smaller. It is manufactured by Aisin in Japan. The input shaft is 1" 14 spline and the output shaft can be 21 spline or 23 spline.

Usage

The AX-5 and the Peugeot BA 10/5 were used in all Wranglers from 1987-1989. After mid 1989, the AX-5 has only been used in 4 cylinder Wranglers (YJs and TJs). Its usage is similar in Cherokees (XJ) and Comanches (MJ).
AX-5 front The AX-5 from the front with bell housing and clutch slave cylinder installed. Friendly neighbor not included.
BA 10/5 side A driver's side shot of a BA 10/5 for comparison. Notice how the BA 10/5 doesn't have the regular ribbing on the driver's side. The passenger side of the BA 10/5 does have regular ribbing. The main case of the BA 10/5 is made of two pieces bolted together, where as the AX-5 main case is one solid piece of cast aluminum.
Transmission 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Rev
AX-5 3.93 2.33 1.45 1.00 0.85 4.74

Contributors

Photos courtesy David Moulton.


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