AX15 Identifying

[jimoshel]

At the P&P this afternoon I saw a transmission in a 1989 XJ. The Jeep had been rolled. I couldn't get underneath it and there was too much stuff on top to see well enough for identification. The motor was gone so it's a clear shot looking at the front. It has internal clutch. What to look for to insure this is a AX15, not a BA10 when all you can see is the front. Bell housing is still attached. Jim

[jimmy21669]

If you can see behind the bell housing at all....the BA10 splits down the middle:

 

 

Whereas the AX15 is bolted together in two segments:

 

 

Not sure of the bell housing differences, but you CAN see the bolt patterns for the bell housing above, and that may help you with the ID.

[Pete M]

yup, peugeot case splits into a left and right half. the AX-15 splits into a front and back half.

 

hard to see from the photos, but the ax-15 has a broader and rounder bolt pattern from trans to bellhousing. peugeot has a skinnier and weird shaped pattern.

If you had taken a photo, I could tell ya for sure, but it's hard to explain.

 

AX-15 on the left.

 

[jimoshel]

Found me a AX15. Heading for the JY first thing in the AM. Got a brew standing by if anyone can see there way to come help me. The driveshafts already gone so I'm just gonna undo the 2 bolts on either side and take the whole thing, Transmission, transfercase, crossmember and shield plate. Thanks guys.

[MJRemi]

From what I've learned from other members, if you can get inside the vehicle, check the shifter connection to the top of the tranny. BA10 has 3 bolts and AX15 has 4.

[jimoshel]

Got it. It's a good thing I didn't know anything about AX15's or I wouldn't have. It came out of a 1988XJ. If I had known AX15 didn't come out until '89 I wouldn't of even looked. It was obviously swapped in by a previous Owner. Can anyone help me identify the year and what transfer case? ID code on the trans reads 00?0 157. $150 and 2 hours of my time.

Interesting skid plate set up. Obviously home brewed but looks like it could do the job.

Drive shaft label

Transfer case No. Sticky label is missing.

[Pete M]

Assuming nothing has been swapped around, the internal slave would indicate an 89-94 trans. a measurement of the input diameter should tell you if it's early or late in that era.

[mkbruin]

macro shot of the round tag at the back of the t-case?

[jimmy21669]

macro shot of the round tag at the back of the t-case?

 

 

He stated it is missing.

 

I like that dual cross member setup...quite inventive.

[jimoshel]

There is no round tag on the rear , or any place else. Just some dried glue. That's why I'm asking for help to identify it.

CORRECTION: In my first post I said a 1989. That should (shud) have read 1988.

[mkbruin]

I like that dual cross member setup...quite inventive.

 

 

Inventive, but still weak. Provides a little extra protection, but is still likely to deform or bend if you actually hit something.

[Sugarfoot]

I have a friend who knows nothing of his 91 XJ. It's has rear end problems and has offer the Xj to me for parts if I can use it. It is a 91 XJ with the 5sp and 4x4 set up. Since it is about 100 miles from me I can not identify the trans from his pic's, but I am assuming it is an AX15 with matching 231. Am I safe here? Anyone able to give me some advice on if this would be a good donor trans so I can get rid of the puejot. I was told the clutch will fit both but any info on or recommendation on a "new" clutch and brand for the price? I have no problem moving up to a better clutch if need be same is true for the slave. . All input appreciated. Needed ASAP Thanks,

James and Sugarfoot ,

Denton TX 88 MJ Red Pioneer 4.0 4x4.

[MJRemi]

If the 91 is behind a 5spd 4.0, then it is a AX15.