Gear Ratios; Recommended Lubricant; Transmission Assembly Information; Low Lubricant Level - Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual

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TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE

GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

Fig. 2 Transmission Identification

GEAR RATIOS

Gear ratios for the AX5 manual transmission are

• First gear: 3.93:1

• Second gear: 2.33:1

• Third gear: 1.45:1

• Fourth gear: 1.00:1

• Fifth gear: 0.85:1

• Reverse gear: 4.74:1

Fig. 1 AX5 Manual Transmission

Recommended lubricant for AX5 transmissions is

Mopar 75W–90, API Grade GL–3 gear lubricant, or

Correct lubricant level is from the bottom edge, to

no more than 6 mm (1/4 in.) below the bottom edge of

the fill plug hole.

The fill plug is on the passenger side of the

adapter housing (Fig. 3). The drain plug is on the

bottom of the case.

Approximate dry fill lubricant capacity is:

• 3.3 liters (3.49 quarts) for 4–wheel drive applica-

• 3.5 liters (3.70 quarts) for 2–wheel drive applica-

Mopar 75W–90, GL 3 gear lubricant during assem-

bly. Use petroleum jelly to lubricate seal lips and/or

hold parts in place during installation.

Refer to (Fig. 4) during assembly for AX5 gear

assembly identification.

A low transmission lubricant level is generally the

result of a leak, inadequate lubricant fill, or an incor-

rect lubricant level check.

Leaks can occur at the mating surfaces of the gear

case, intermediate plate and adaptor or extension

transmission