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The Mud Pit => Wrenching => Topic started by: Axle on January 31, 2009, 04:55:27 AM
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Clutch works, but the shifter is stuck in forth gear and won't let go. What's the problem? 94 YJ Sahara, 4.0, Ax-15. One of my students. Any help from the YJ guys?
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did you try rocking or rolling it while pulling on the shifter? if that doesnt' work, a BFH always works!
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A 94 YJ with a 4.0 would have a AX-15 not a AX-5(AX-5 was used in 4 bangers). Now the bad news, I had the same problem with my YJ. 5th Gear is known for splitting and sticking it self on the shifter rail. Mine stuck in 3rd gear, but same idea. I pulled mine out myself and took it to a shop. It cost me $350 to have it fixed, but that was back in 2002 and in South Carolina. Another option would be to look for a working AX-15, try car-parts.com . Anything from 92-99 should work, but don't quote me on that. If he decides to fix it, have him call around for quotes. I was quoted $1500 for AAMCO, and the smalled the shop, the lower the price. Granted I didn't get a nationwide guarntee, but at the time my Jeep was 10 years old, and I could replace 5th gear many times for $350. Since the repair, no problems. One other thing to consider is that the fluid for the AX-15 is $$$. I forget what it is called off the top of my head, but it is rare. The Jeep dealer sells it for like $8 a quart, but a Chevy dealer sells it for $6. I found Redline Full Synthethic for $6 a quart. It takes 5 quarts so its not a cheap item.
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Just what I was looking for, Kirk. Thanks a lot! I'll let him know. I had him check the clutch reservoir, and he said it was about half full. I know that's not the problem, but it couldn't hurt.
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Glad I could help. Some other things you might want to pass along, is to check the clutch when the transmission is off. It is a lot easier to replace the clutch when everything is already off. I didn't replace mine, but only because it was in great shape. The only PITA part of doing the work yourself is getting the tranny back in. I tried to lay on my back and put it back in, but that sucker is heavy. I ended up renting a tranny jack and it slid right back in. I did the whole project in my driveway by myself, so its not that bad.
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Ya just replace the trans. I found mine on craigslist when i needed the 5 speed for my last truck.