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- Part 3 of the AX15 rebuild Video will cover the final Assembly and Bench Test of this Transmission.
Project Rowdy is a restoration on a 1979 Jeep CJ7. Prior to installation into this Jeep, the transmission is being rebuilt to improve its usefulness.
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AX15 Master Rbld Kit: amzn.to/2hj3AF1
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Red Line MT-90 Oil: amzn.to/2zW6eIq
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I appreciate the amount of preparation and thoughtful planning put into these videos. You do a fantastic job of both explaining and showing without any hint of frustration. So many video makers put themselves forward as experts when they are learners at best. You sir are both an an expert learner and explainer. Your build videos inspire a tremendous amount of confidence. Its very much appreciated.
I love this comment!!!!! It summarizes the overall approach of this channel. You will not find videos here that are based on my professional experiences. It's all about taking something that needs to be done, educating yourself on how someone (hopefully you) would accomplish it, planning your attack, and then tackle it. I love to learn and do not fear making mistakes. Learning through successes and mistakes is very valuable. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! Have fun with all of your future project !!!!!
My friend, I am a 50 year experienced mechanic. A senior citizen now! I have torn apart engines, transmissions, differentials, etc. -- and have viewed a ton of TH-cam videos just to see how technology has changed . Most have guys with cigarettes in their mouthes; horrible loud music in the background; horrible video quality (and sound); and lots of poor usage of the English language! But you my friend, missed your calling! I have viewed you LM7 rebuild -- EXCELLENT. And now this -- DOUBLE EXCELLENT! You should consider making video "how to's" as a career. For you students-in-learning out there --- watch these videos, as they are a valuable tool to learn. You cannot find this quality of learning in a classroom! Thank you Mr. YouCanDoIt2...
Joe, I greatly appreciate the kind words and the effort of your feedback!!!!! Running across fine people like yourself is my reward for putting out this simple effort. THANK YOU!!!!!
Joe, totally agree....I followed the man's video's step by step for my own AX15 build. Mine once broken down had a trashed front bearing but I went ahead with a full rebuild. I can rebuild a 4.0L inline six engine in my sleep but a first rebuild of an AX15...came out great considering the videos....
Post rebuild...shifts gear to gear with ease with no "About to crash" from trashed front bearing... Surprised my AX15 lasted as long as it did. 280K miles. I just accepted the grinding of the front bear...
I couldn't find a more clear, concise and technical video anywhere else on the internet. I'm part of the younger generation and I would pay to see this kind of stuff; very helpful for us import guys.
WOW! That is great feedback. Thank your taking to the time to respond and Congrats on your project!!!!!!
I am just a budget jeeper thank you so much for these videos.
Glad you like them!
I'm a young professional autotive technician of 8 years experience, and I couldn't do my ax15 nor had the confidence to tackle this endeavor without this video, it's excellent. Thank-you sir
I greatly appreciate the kind words and am very glad that it helped you with your AX15. Cheers and enjoy what you have done! Mike
My good friend. Best AX15 video on TH-cam..
I appreciate the kind words Sir!!!!! Thank you.... Mike
This is by far the most detailed and easy to understand walkthrough I've found for rebuilding an AX15. I was bummed when I found out that all the pictures were gone from "Mean Max's" excellent writeup on Jeep Forum, but very pleased to find this. I just pulled mine from my XJ and will be tearing it apart as soon as my bearing splitter comes in the mail. Thanks for taking the time to put this together.
jake32401 Thanks for the kind words! It is a lot of fun if you have the time. Make sure you download the Service Manual. I believe I have a link to it under the videos or you can Google search for it. It really provide a great outline. Have fun with yours. !!!!!!
I have been inside many transmissions and you could have not taken it anywhere and got a better job done. Only video here that is worth watching on rebuilding one of these. I cringe when I have watched others videos ( don't even clean cases or parts) real jack legs but you did the most professional job I have seen here. Nice video everyone wanting to rebuild there AX15 should watch this and see how to do it right ! Regards William
I greatly appreciate your comment and kind words. It was a fun and exciting project for me. Very rewarding as when I was finished, I know mechanically, everything made sense and fell into place. Have fun with all your future projects... Mike!
Excellent videos!!! There’s so many videos on here with unnecessary opinions and other “distractions” this series had none, I really appreciate that and learned a lot. I have a yj that pops out of third and was trying to decide whether to replace or do a rebuild, I’ve never done a rebuild, so this really helped me, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed the series. Cheers.... Mike!
Just finished my rebuild. Your video was excellent and saved me a great amount of time and effort. The quality of the video , angles of the camera and explanations were great. Many thanks. I’m swapping a 4.0in place of a worn 4.in a yj. Keep up the good work!
Awesome! Great to hear that the series was useful. Enjoy yours!!!! Mike
Wow! Another amazing series of videos. Thank you for sharing. The only manual transmission I've ever rebuilt was on my Kubota tractor. I averaged 7.653 swear words for every clip. Your average was 0.000. Good job!
I was practicing self control that week!!!! I enjoyed the AX15, that was very cool and any project is fun when it requires a new tool!!! (Hydraulic press).
Great video series. Thanks so much for your detailed process and camera work.
You are more than welcome. Glad you enjoyed and hope it was useful. Cheers!
Fantastic video series. Planning on doing a OM617 swap into an XJ with an AX15 in it. I am going to re build the trans while I have it pulled. Best video series I have seen hands down. Super informative and the camera angles actually show what your doing. Keep up the great work.
Best of luck and have fun with your build. Thank you for the feedback. Cheers! Mike
Thank you so much for you video tutorials, I’m rebuilding my AX15 for myself, I have problems with the third gear and synchronizer, now everything is ok , thank you one more for you time to teach others how fix the transmission , ‘’’’. from cayman island ‘’’’ Thank you ☺️ a lot..............
Emilio Garcia congrats on getting yours fixed. Glad you found the series useful. Cheers!!!
Thank you very much for the series. I was able to follow along with this and the FSM and I didn't end up with any spare parts! I'm just about to bolt up the housings and test it out. Fingers crossed!!
The first good sign is that you didn’t have any left over parts. The decode would be that you feel confident in how all of the steps went. Cheers and sounds like great news! Mike
Can't thank you enough for creating this video. Incredible job! It pointed out literally every detail to look for. A million thanks.
Thank you very much! We had a great time doing it and learned a lot. Cheers!
Thank you very much. I learned alot from your videos on the ax15. Just completed my rebuild and cant wait to take it out to test drive. Again thank you it was a perfect video.
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to leave your feedback. Cheers and have fun with yours!!
I wanted to say thank you for your videos! Some of the best videos I’ve seen.
Thank you Thomas. Glad you enjoyed the series!!!!
Wow man, thank you for sharing all you did. This series is gold!
Thank you Charles! I appreciated the great feedback.
Fantastic job on these videos! After 300k miles the ax15 in my TJ finally failed. I planned to buy a remanufactured unit to replace it but after watching this series I feel confident I can rebuild the one I have at a fraction of the cost depending upon what I find when I open it up.
Daniel Jones Awesome!!!! The exact purpose of this video series is to show you enough to help you make the determination if you would like to tackle it or not. It is very rewarding and I saved a lot of money. Cheers!!
After researching about the 2 different types of syncros, home plate and angled, it was very contradicting, I had home plate style through out my AX 15, my rebuild kit came with home plate style for 1, 2, and 5th, and angled for 3 and 4. I am pleased to report that the transmission works great, with the different type of syncros, from what I read the angled type are a new style that were introduced I believe in 99, but are backwards compatible. So far as the 5th gear "upgrade" I did not do it, as my 5th gear worked fine, and am a believer of if it's not broke don't fix it. Could never find a reason to change this gear out.I want to thank you again for taking the time to make this video, it was very helpful.I actually took my time doing this rebuild and it was very enjoyable, I am now looking for people who need their AX15 rebuilt and offering them some help
Awesome Robert! Thanks for reporting back. Great information on the compatibility and that your AX15 is working great! Cheers!!!!!!
Thank you for posting this comment! You know the struggle of the kit vs what came out for 3rd/4th gear. This clarifies it! Ill use both the angle cut synchros for both 3rd and 4th gear despite the old ones were one angle and one home plate shape. Which leaves that small home plate for 5th!
I really enjoyed your series on motor and trans rebuild
Thank you Richard!!! I really enjoyed both of the builds. I learned quite a bit with them both. Thanks for your feedback... Cheers!
This is a fantastic video series. Thank you for posting this. I'm thinking about rebuilding my AX15 myself too when the time comes. Greetings from Europe.
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback! Mike
I thoroughly enjoyed your video. This was a great insight into how easy it is to rebuild the AX15 transmission. Im thinking of picking one up and doing just this.
I appreciate the kinds words. It was a very rewarding project. Definitely pick up a copy of the service manual, it helped me stay organized and I always studied a few steps ahead. Have fun with yours!
Really helped with my R154 rebuild from a toyota supra. The AX15 and R154 are very similar.
Awesome!!!! Glad that it helped and excited that it sounds like you were very successful!!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Just finished this series. As others have said, these videos are amazing!!! Perfect rebuild, except those detent caps are rusty, just kidding! Haha :)
Thank you for making these excellent videos!
I appreciate the kinds words sir! That was a very fun project! Cheers!
Very nice video very detailed for not being a transmission expert
Thank you Javier. All of the documentation and prior research made this an easy rebuild. Mike
I am from Mexico it helped me a lot thank you so much until next time regards since to boca del río veracruz
That is very cool that I am reaching you in Mexico! Just looked up your city and it looks very nice. I may have to come visit you. Gracias Señor!
Beautiful job didn't miss a step I have a 2000 Dakota with a AX 15 I'm going to rebuild I believe I will use your video I recently just rebuilt the transfer case np241 old one shredded due to front drive shaft slip yolk failure double cardan style threw the balance out and destroyed it found a new case and rebuilt it im due for my trans rebuild now 200k on it
Awesome! Yeah, at 200k, she's probably ready for some new consumables (bearings and syncros). Sure would run better and be ready for another 200K. Cheers to you! Mike
Looks great Mike. Good as new!
Any chance you would be willing to share via email the service manual you found? Or point me in the direction of where you were able to source it? I have a 95 YJ that is in desperate need of a rebuild, and after watching your series, and then hearing at the end you've never done one before, you've given me the confidence to tackle mine! Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! And thank you for the great videos!
I replied to your request on the Face Book page. I sent back to you 4-5 documents that I used during my rebuild. It should be all that you need.
Great video series! Thank you
Thank you sir! It was a very rewarding project! Cheers!
So I had a question for you I haven't been able to find the information on.
I have a 91 YJ I'm about to tackle this rebuild on. (Your video gave me the confidence thank you!)
What is the purpose of the upgraded 5th gear? Is it just taller and gives more speed with less engine spin for highway?
Does the 91 variant of this already have that?
Thanks and glad you enjoyed the video series. To be honest, at the time of my restoration, I searched and could bot find any details on what the 5th gear upgrade included. After not coming up with any details, I still thought it would be crazy not to do it since I had the trans open and it was mentioned on several forums. Cheers! Mike
Wouldn’t it be advisable to add a drop or two of blue locktight to the bolts securing the shift forks to the shift rails?
I can't see way that would ever be a bad idea.
I'm rebuilding my AX-15 and noticed at 24:36, your rear/adapter housing doesn't have the plastic oil receiver tube (chrysler p/n 83500646). After some googling, looks like it's been used going back to 1984, so probably wasn't an AX-15 part added later.
Great video to follow while I work on mine. I have main shaft and counter shaft and midplate. I can't seem to get main shift in neutral where I can turn input shaft without output shaft turning. What should I be checking. Thanks
Did you install the bearing between those shafts correctly. Do they move freely when you just held them in your hand. Each time you add something, make sure you test that part just as a sanity check.
@@UCanDoIt2Mike it seems the synchros are sticking to the gears. I may need to try and put a different lubricant on them. Any suggestions
Well done! Thank you very much!
Great series... I have bought a used AX15 and will be rebuilding and using an Advanced Adapter kit to install in my 1969 Bronco. I have already torn the transmission down and need to buy some replacement parts. Any suggestions on best quality parts for the $$ ?
Your swap sounds interesting. Make sure you also use the AX15 Service Manual (linked below my video). I believe I would do you a disservice by recommending Brands of parts. This was my first Tranny I believe the final video in the series lists all of the parts that I used (at the end). I did not see any quality issues with the parts that I used. Cheers and best of luck with your project!!!!!
I had a question regarding what would happen if your transmission fell into gear getting assembled. Would I be able to still put the shift lever in and pop it out of gear? Or do i have to disassemble it again to get it out of gear?
I'm pretty sure, at any time, you can access the linkages through the shift tower. You do want it in neutral when you install and insert the shift lever.
outstanding job. Very well put together videos. i will be rebuilding an ax15 starting this weekend. what was the total cost of your build?
Thanks! It is actually a very rewarding project. I spent $426 in parts which as the videos showed included Master Rebuild Kit, 5th Gear Update, Reverse Idler Gear, Reverse Drive Gear, and Redline MT-90 Gear Oil. If you download the Manual and follow the steps you should be good to go. The originally listed GL5 Gear Oil has since been changed back to GL4 Gear Oil due to the issue of the GL5 Oil and the Synchros.
Good night, I'm riding an ax15 for my dodge dakota, I need the fifth gear (bi-part) bearing, can you tell me where to find it? I looked for new but didn't find it. Congratulations on the perfect fit.
Sorry about the late reply and I hope by now you have found your part. Quadratec has a list of all parts for my AX15. Not sure if the version of this transmission used in a Dodge is the same or not. Quadratec has an exploded view and list of parts that you can check out. Mike
Great video series, thanks for going to the effort to do it. I pulled the trans out of my 91 Wrangler a few weeks ago and I'm about to start the project. Like you, I've never been inside a transmission but do consider myself capable of doing it. I have all the docs printed out, containers to catalog all the parts in the correct order, etc. One thing that will be new to me is pressing parts off and on. If you have any tips for that, I'll certainly appreciate it. Also, since I'll be purchasing one, was wondering what size of press I need to get. Any suggestions? Thanks again for the for the videos.
AWESOME!!!! I was also new to the vertical press. I purchased mine with the project in mind. I tried to use it on a BMW Subframe and just couldn't get things to fit. My Press is a 12 Ton Harbor Freight unit. I made a wooden jig that I found indispensable. You can see it in almost all of the Press footage. It is (2) 4x4s that are 11 inches long held together with (2) 2x4s creating a 5.5 inch gap. Beyond that you will need a bearing separators. I have a few and cannot recall which ones I used for this. This is a very rewarding project!!!! Have fun with it!
Great, thanks for the info. I'll go get the press and gear pullers tomorrow and build the jig. Thanks again.
After several delays, I finally got started on the project and got everything torn down and gears pressed back on their shafts. I wanted to mention that getting the 2nd gear off was pretty difficult and in fact I damaged some of the teeth and had to replace the gear. I was beginning to think the press wouldn't get it off but finally did, I think it was pretty much maxed out though. Not sure why it was so tough. Everything else came off pretty easily and the new 2nd gear went back on without much difficulty. I was certain I would never get things back on within the required tolerances, but going very slow seemed to do the trick. I'm now in the process of putting it all back together and hope to be finished this weekend. Thanks again for the videos, they were indispensable.
Glad that worked out for you! And just so you know... I made a mess out of my "cheapy" bearing pullers as well. I think that I only used about 90% of the ability of my 12ton HF vertical press. While this was a tough (strength not mental) project... It was very satisfying to finish with the feeling that once back together, I am 100% confident that it is correct!!!! Cheers and enjoy yours.... I know that I am going to enjoy mine!!!! Mike
Nice job, put this on your resume. ;-)
That's funny! This project was fun from the Research, Organization, Execution, and a clear understanding now of how a manual transmission works. Way too cool!
I bought some paper gaskets for mine. You think RTV would be better?
NOT based on experience, but based on logic.... These units heat up and cool down. I would feel more comfortable with a gasket that has some flex to it. I'm thinking An RTV Gasket Maker by itself, or if you have the paper Gasket, I would use it and apply a thin layer of RTV Gasket Maker on both sides to create a flexible / Glued seal should be better than paper gasket alone. Cheers! Mike
I was wondering if a 1992 dakota 5 speed is the AX-15 trans. I heard it was.
Is there supposed to be a little bit of play in the input shaft ?
FYI, your Amazon affiliate links aren’t to a product. Refresh the description so you can get paid.
Many thanks! I have corrected them. I assume that the listing closed. I was able to find a new listing of the same products. Cheers.... Mike
I know this is an older video in your series of project rowdy, and I’m in a similar spot with my own LS-powered Jeep restoration. As always, great videos of the AX15. Did you decide to use the Novak Adapters plate or the Bell housing from Advance Adapters? Just wondering. Looking forward to more videos!
Hey Bob... To be honest, I haven't made that decision yet. I have circled through that research several times over the past year. I actually was looking at it last week. The Advanced Adapters solution appears to be less expensive, but I was leaning towards the Novak solution only because it just uses that adapter plate and standard GM bell housing. I love the look of the Novak items... but they sure are proud of them $$$$. The Novak solution would allow me to video and provide a solution that is more universal to my viewers... but might not be MY best solution. Your thoughts????
It’s a tough call isn’t it? I talked to a rep at Novak today who was very helpful. I’m leaning towards the Novak option just because the GM bellhousing and clutch control options are more universal. Also, I like the design of the Novak engine mounts over the advanced adaptors. I hope to mock-up my drivetrain in Mid Feb and I’ll post a video of the process. Maybe that will help if you are still undecided. Your videos have been a great resource for me, thanks for all the hard work.
The most popular GM bellhousing that I have found is the 3899621. What do you think is the best way to source a good used one? Amazon/Ebay have Reproduction ones. Not sure if Savage Yards would still have them available. I might call a couple of yards and see what the process is.
Novak did mention the best GM bellhousing for their kit is the “standard truck housing” and not the car housing. They also offer their own in-house model for $300 which is just around $100 more than the generic new equivalent. I know around here prices for the used car housings are around $100, and the truck versions seem to be much harder to find.
Hey, better late than never... I posted a video of my AX15 - 5.3 V8 installation with Novak Research Components. I highly recommend their parts. Let me know if you have any questions!! Good Luck, and talk soon.
saludos desde venezuela amigo, muy buena explicacion me ayudo bastante este video graciasss
Gracias por tomarse el tiempo para proporcionar sus comentarios. Estoy emocionado de que mis videos están llegando a Venezuela. Saludos a ti mi amigo.
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Please can you tell me what mm the lock pin is on the first shift fork you installed??? Are anyone that can tell me it will be greatly appreciated!!!!
I have a question why would a ax15 not shift gears.
Assuming the transmission is in "pre-rebuilt" status... Something breaks inside (Tooth, bearing, or any small part), it could get wedged near the Shift sleeves locking it from engaging/disengaging. It could be something broken or miss-aligned at the base of the Shift lever. It all depends on what works and what doesn't.
Good video which rebuild kit do you recommend
Not a question that I can easily answer. You should not buy a rebuild kit until your machinist has determined any oversize machining that needs to take place due to the current condition of your engine. I have a good relationship with my machinist and once he determined where my engine would end up, he worked with his supplier to customize a “kit” with all the correct size bearings and such. A similar process is what I would recommend to you.
ok my thank you very much for the information
Great video!! Getting ready to tear into mine. Thanks for doing this.What exactly does the "5th gear upgrade" do? Why change this out?
That was a very fun project. Learned a lot and it was very rewarding. In all of the research that I did at the time, I could not ever find a reference as to what the 5th gear upgrade actually did. I just saw where it was regularly offered by several vendors. I thought since I was in there, I would swap it out too. Cheers. Have fun with yours.
Yeah, I found no reference either on the 5th gear "upgrade" buy anyways I forgot to ask, have you put the rebuilt AX15 into your Jeep yet? If so how is it working?
I have not installed it yet. Starting to do bodywork and other fixes. It might be a while. Cheers!!!!!!
Where did you get your service manual from
I actually downloaded it from the internet. Here is a link to the one that I followed: bit.ly/2kDZze2
Great job
Excelente tutorial ...muy completo...agradecido me resultó muy útil
Me alegra que lo hayas encontrado útil y que te haya ayudado con tu proyecto. Miguel
@@UCanDoIt2Mike de verdad q me sirvió desarme la caja el día de ayer y la repare sin contratiempos..ya estoy rodando con el carro MUCHAS GRACIAS .Y EXICTOS.
Thanks.
What kind of oil did you use
There is a link in the description.
Ya I seen right after after I made my reply lol
thanks a lot.
You're more than welcome! Cheers!
nice buddy!!!
Thank you Michael! Nice to have that thing complete. I don't have experience using this transmission, but from what a few sites that I follow, they continue to state that it is a strong Tranny. Should be able to handle your 5.9 and my 5.3. If yours fails, I would not blame the trans choice, but the fact that it probably has current wear. This is something that you definitely have the talent for. Cheers!
UCanDoIt2 man it really was a great series and I wish I would have done it myself. my current ax15 is less then 2 years old the first transmission I lost 3rd gear in and instead of paying to have it done I bought a rebuilt unit on ebay lol for 850! at the time the jeep was my daily driver and I didn't trust myself to do the rebuild at the time! I really think your right though the more I drive the jeep the more I realize it's strength!
Ah ha, I was wondering if that engine enamel was ok to be sprayed on the internals of that intermediate plate! Good to know.
Hang on!!!! For the Intermediate Plate and both housings, I degreased them and then Painted only the Outside surfaces. I masked off the internal areas and did not get paint in that area. I would not recommend painting the internals as the lubricating oil could break it down and cause you problems. Hope this helps! Cheers!!!!
UCanDoIt2 , I see...well then, you did an amazing job cleaning that out! Looks like fresh paint...haha. Thanks again for this amazing series!
hay , can I get a service manuel or wherever you was using to guide your self to do the rebeld. thanks .I live in Spain and here it's impossible to find service manual for gearbox. I have zj 2.5td vm thanks
Muy bien tengo una con un problema o falla
Gracias por mirar y la mejor de las suertes con la reparación de la tuya.