Wrangler TJ 5 Speed Transmission Removal

[@Jeepm0de01]

9 years and video is still helping your fellow shade tree mechanic 👍 Thanks for taking the time to put this together!

[@Jeepm0de01]

Just read about your old man passing - sorry for your loss. He lives on in the Jeep community 👍

[@porschejim]

This video gave me the confidence to pay someone else to do it! haha

[@simestd]

Thank you for keeping this up, it's a great tribute to Dennis and made this job much easier for me!

[@lukecefer]

Best video on the internet. Dennis, may you rest in peace. To the son, this video has helped me fix a jeep for my boy. Thank you!

[@GrantVsMalice]

Finally the perfect answer I've been looking for. I just put in a new clutch and everything was good, then TO bearing got chewed up so I replaced it. Ever since the TO bearing replacement, I've had this strange rattling sound coming from somewhere in the trans...had me worried. You would not believe how hard I searched online forums and at local 4x4 shops to get to the bottom of what was causing that noise. So glad to know it was that little spring on the release arm. When I push the clutch in it stops. Must have just not put it back on...Thanks so much for the clear explanation and wisdom! Excellent video. Neal, your dad sounded like a great man. So sorry for your loss brother.

[@rkepes3182]

Thank you gentleman for a great video, Yoyr father working with you is definitely a great memory, just as I will be doing this with my son for his jeep. Thank you for an awesome video.. May your father forever rest in peace knowing he's still helping people and bringing Fathers and sons closer together. Thanks again

[@davidpippin3460]

The best, most in-depth video of this task. I am about to do my clutch and throwout bearing and this is my go to resource! Thanks!

[@mikediehl1294]

Very Good video. I am very sorry to hear about your dad passing. He obviously was a great guy and his legacy lives on in this video. Thanks for the Great Video!

[@SertEngineering]

No bullshit talk, no waste of time. Tells what to do very clearly and gets the job done. BEST INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO EVER. THANK YOU VER MUCH.

[@DaveBlohm]

One of if not the best DIY vehicle maintenance videos I've watched. Thanks!

[@Min3craft2232]

This is by far the best video to get the job done. No nonsense, straight forward information.

[@mattquackenbush4357]

Incredible video Dennis. Thank you to you and your father for the very clear and specific instructions throughout this tutorial. This is giving me the confidence to take out my transmission. I’ll follow up once I complete this job!

[@rexsmith9716]

Thank you for showing the access for the top bolts. Missing this in so many videos.

[@Tmac48631]

you guys are life savers, thanks a million, for taking the time to make this video,it was priceless.

[@dennisbernhard7143]

Thanks Joshua, glad it helped you out.

[@emberlyzhang6402]

Very concise Video! No funny talk, no wasting time . Thanks for posing!

[@GTINDY]

I want to thank you guys for this video. I pulled the transmission from a 1999 Jeep Wrangler to replace a release bearing due to a retaining clip failure. It went a lot smoother knowing about those two bolts on the top of the trans and how to remove the shifter clip.

[@tedehman]

Best video I've found for pulling the trans. I especially needed to know how to remove the shifter from the top of the transmission. Thankyou for the video !

[@richeerich561]

Got a 97 TJ last July, clutch just went out. This was by far the best video I have found, thank you for doing this. Now I just got to find this illusive clutch fork spring somewhere, no parts houses here have it

[@jasongilpin5124]

Used this video to change my throwout bearing and clutch. Thank you for keeping it up!

[@rarthur22]

Great Video, just finished my TJ clutch. It was very helpful and made the job go well having a video like this to use as a reference. Thanks for taking the time to make it!

[@RussGee-g4s]

Great video Dennis!! I wish I listened from the beginning. Just finsihed rebuilding My 2000 NV 3550 and because I rebuilt plenty of old t 10 and Muncie's I never jacked the rear of a car up. I used to be able to just throw the tranny and then the on transfer case on my chest and just slide em in. Anyway I just finished bolting tranny up to engine and I putting the back on jack stands before putting transfer case back in. If anyone reads this I highly recommend watching the begging and dong what Dennis shows and jack that rear end up.THX

[@arizonanumbersstation1727]

Wow what a great video--this really helped me get the job done. So sorry for your loss. Sounds like your dad was a wonderful man. He was clearly a very gifted mechanic too.

[@SeriouslyAwesome]

Great video. Finally somebody explains what is making that rattle noise in my clutch. It's not a loose throw out bearing in as much as that darn spring clip in the fork! Thank you for making this video. It will help me come the day that I get up for this task.

[@geniusiknowit]

Thank you for this excellent video. I got my transmission removed today because your video made it very clear on what to do.

[@shaktichauhan3744]

Great video. I will be doing a clutch and the throw out bearing replacement on my 06 Wrangler, soon but this is very helpful. Thanks!

[@metalzone23]

great video man. thanks to you i removed my transmission without a hassle. if i had more thumbs i would raise them all for you.

[@adamtaft1062]

That is one of the best videos I've seen on how to do something properly at home well done

[@JohnDoe-gn2dn]

Im replacing my clutch on my little 2.4. I have a few things that vary, but other than this video is the single most informative resource. Thank you so much for your time!!

[@cyotedude]

Exactly the video I was looking for/ needing. Thank you guys for showing this.

[@chrischris7078]

thanks SOOO much watched vid took notes followed step by step ! an 18 volt impact gun helped a Lot lol . e-12 bolt on top passenger side almost did me end tho..3/8 swivel,2 inch extension and my impact gun did the trick. while trany was out i replaced the upper oxy. sensor.. propane torch and ice water in a bottle 2 times did the trick..impact helped again...thank you for this vide ..Dennis's memory is a blessing...

[@ep8019]

Awesome video!! This is a very big help. Just ran into the E12 bolt heads and need to pick up that socket tomorrow. Tranny should be on the ground tomorrow. Thanks again.

[@masonwilson491]

Thank you. This is the best DIY video I think I've seen so far.

[@jonanjello]

Essential video. I'm pulling my automatic transmission (99 TJ) and this video is so helpful Thanks, gents!

[@Afehler27]

Dennis thank you so much for this! You saved my brother and I HOURS! Can't thank you enough!

[@codyrobinson6584]

Great video . Thank y'all so much for taking the time to make it!!!

[@markdaigle9766]

great video, super helpful when removing my transmission to do clutch job on 2002 Jeep TJ/ 4 liter engine, sorry for your loss, I also lost my Dad to cancer.

[@eschneider81]

One of the best mechanic vids I've seen so far!!! Thanks for taking the time to upload that one.

[@dvcavall]

I have a YJ watched all the "pundits" Jeep channels, and none of them mentioned that the top mounting bolts were torx heads, and none of them mentioned lowering the Trans to get at them. I don't think you mentioned lowering the trans either but I could see that the Trans was sagging down out of position. I have everything else apart on my YJ. This was the last piece I needed. Thanks

[@tannerrockwell8172]

This videos gave me the confidence to tackle my clutch install! I had the iPad playing the video as I went and there were no surprises following the step by step! I’m posting the day after, to which I’m still fighting getting the transmission back in haha.

[@zazazeizuzuzei3486]

This video is very informative and helpful, thank you for your time and shared wisdom.

[@michaelclueless]

Awesome video! It's good that he got a chance to share his wisdom with so many people.

[@enoggin]

Thank you so much for making this video. It's by far the best one I've seen.

[@willubuymeabeer]

Thank you Dennis, a great video and a real help. My sons 98 TJ has an unpleasant knock in reverse. I am about to become familiar with this transmission...

[@holton345]

Hey, Waterdog. This is Holton345 from WF. I have watched this video like a dozen times over the past year. I have all my parts now, including the spring clip AND the ball (just in case mine is worn) AND the shift fork because if I don’t have a backup part I will find a way to break it! ;-) I will be pulling my tranny (NV3550) this week. I am hoping the teardown is essentially the same as your AX-15. I am replacing my stock engine block brackets and the motor mounts with some from Brown Dog Off Road. I could *not* get to all the holes to clean them in prep for accepting bolts. They are threaded, but this block is dirty, surface rusted and abused. I am going to pull my fenders to give me more access, and I plan on doing this BEFORE the clutch job so that the motor is as light and easy to wiggle around as possible. I am hoping this will allow me to get these block brackets installed. Once that is done I will do the clutch. The issue is that I will have the tranny off the jeep for upwards of a week. Can this harm the tranny or the exposed flywheel? The bottom edge is open, so I am imagining that if I store the tranny on some thick plywood and cover it with a tarp that it will be fine in the covered carport. Do you see any issues with this? The skid, shafts and transfer case have been off for some time now. The TC project is pretty much done and it is together and sealed up. I just have to reinstall it. So that just leaves the tranny itself to disconnect and pull. I am hoping this will go right the first time. Your video has helped me with this a lot. I was just wondering what you thought about the sealed transmission sitting on the cement on some 3/4” plywood, covered up for like a week. Hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

[@dennisbernhard7143]

+Holton 345 I sure don't see a problem with it. I would stuff a rag in the gear shift opening just to keep debris out. Good luck on your project. I'm looking forward to being able to work on mine as soon as my broken wrist heals some.

[@cliffy2107]

Just great. Video and the explanation were outstanding. Thanks so much. Used this as my primary reference source for pulling transmission.

[@YourPledge]

Thank you and I am sorry for your recent loss. I will be guided by you and your father on my 1995 wrangler

[@monevitna]

Fantastic video. SO helpful, I'm going to make my wife swap my clutch out while I'm at sea. Appreciate the work you did.

[@dennisbernhard7143]

+Chris Farrell Great idea, why didn't I think of that....??

[@laurentmathivet1214]

Thank you a lot for the time you (and your son) took to film the whole thing. It's really clear and video is really steady. Very informative. I just subscribed to your channel ;).

[@GeorgeRapko]

Great video. I'll be using it to change the clutch on my '05 TJ. May you father rest in peace.

[@parleyphillipjohnsonjr7468]

Thank you for posting this great video, fixing to do a 2000 TJ SE clutch job ....

[@stevemiller5355]

Thank you for the TJ 5speed trans video. It was a BIG help.

[@stevemiller5355]

95 wrangler trans swap & new clutch.

[@juliusd4553]

Great Video. Very informative and detailed. I own an 01 wrangler and appreciate your video highly.

[@dnlmachine4287]

Well done, one of the best narrated and filmed vids out there. Jeep is so dam easy to work on, like a tractor. Why all cars are not like this baffles me. I will trade you a set of flex head gear wrenches for the Jeep lol. Stay gold.

[@jacksonfev]

Awesome video. Also, that last part explains the rattling I'm hearing.

[@nanoart]

Super informative and helpful, thank you so much for creating and posting this.

[@chicago1680]

Just an update..Got the tranny out and yup TO bearing was in pieces..Just want to say thanks again for the vid made life so much easier.

[@danielturpin2860]

Best instructional ideo I've ever seen. Thanks

[@shawn9356]

Nice job. This helps me tackle the ax5 on my 2.5l. Thank you!

[@brandonhebron1019]

What year is your jeep

[@shawn9356]

Brandon Hebron 1995

[@chicago1680]

thanks man mine just took a crap and I don't know if its the slave or the TO bearing but having this video will sure help if I have to do the clutch. thanks for posting this

[@Soothsayer-rs5nb]

Don't forget to mark up your driveshafts....they're balanced and must be put back on in the same position.

[@MarkAllardyce]

Great video and thanks for doing it. I'm tackling my clutch starting tomorrow, I found your video to be very informative.

[@fcastle4]

Excellent video! Where was this 3-1/2 years ago when I did my clutch? If I remember, I did everything you did except I was trying to figure it out as I went along. I didn't have a trans jack, so we drained all fluids and separated removed transfer case, then removed trans. Thanks for great video.

[@jakobeey0912]

Thank you very much. Will be pulling the tranny, t-case and engine here when it warms up a smidge. Love wrenching on my own stuff, because it is much cheaper and builds better skills. Thanks again for the video and have a good one!

[@arthurlucas4920]

Oh my, non rust belt Jeeps look a lot nicer under side! thanks for the great video.

[@xironmonkyx]

Best transmission video. Thank you!

[@SkidMarks59]

Great video. In my experience the throw out bearing is the weak link in these. Mine is making noise again (with the clutch depressed). 210 thousand miles its been replaced twice.

[@theodoreparis5873]

This is a great video! You guys are awesome! Thanks a million!!!

[@saunte132]

nicely done, im planning on changing my clutch on my 1997 jeep wrangler. in addition there is a lot of coolant leaking from the back behind the engine. i suspect the freeze plug. Can I access it once i remove transmission or do i have to pull the engine? thank you

[@mulekicker-ut5jl]

Best vid I’ve seen on how to do this. Wish you had more vids on the tj.

[@carlosarana0001]

Thanks for the reply. I've looked at my share of videos, and yours are the most easy to understand and informative. Thanks again...

[@katsounds1]

well done really helped a lot .should be noted that the transfer case can be taken down first if need be to lighten load.

[@ianweekly1624]

Great video, thanks for posting this and the advise given, has been a great help

[@bcso319]

Awesome video. Best info I've seen out there.

[@davidmiddaugh5799]

Awesome Video Iwatched your video and made the job so so much easier, Thanks man keep up the good work Kind Sir!!!!....

[@brettlittle4606]

This is a phenomenal video!! Thank you so much!

[@ruphdrafft4368]

I started taking the 6 bolts out on the skid plate and now I can’t get them to tighten

[@daveramsay8115]

This was an amazingly detailed...Thank you!!

[@MrPrice-le9ki]

Thanks a bunch! I'm working on my '98 trying to find the culprit for throwing the transmission out of gear once it warms up after approximately 10 minutes. Sometimes it'll stay in gear a while longer, but the first good bump in the road will throw it out of gear. Once I pull off to the side of the road and put it in 4H, it allows me to put it back in gear....until the next good bump. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[@dennisbernhard7143]

Does it do it in all gears. or just some? Is there any kind of lift on the Jeep, or a transfer case drop kit? Doesn't really sound like a clutch issue, but either the transmission not fully engaged, or bad syncros/gears in the transmission.

[@MrPrice-le9ki]

Seems as though it would do it in any gear, as once it is thrown out, I can't put it in any gear until the Jeep either cools down, or I do the 4wd shift. No lift kit, just Buckshot Mudders.

[@MrPrice-le9ki]

No, I was willing to eat a clutch job, to see if the mechanic would be willing to dig a little deeper (due to complexity of said job and knowing the age of the clutch). He did find a bent transfer case connecting rod, which he straightened out. And found the oil level to be next to bone dry. As a side note, I find it laughable to those who think the transfer case can be disconnected and run strictly in rear wheel drive. The drive train so obviously runs directly through the transfer case and I believe it is something to do with a worn part within which is causing the issue.

[@carlosarana0001]

Dennis, Thanks for the video. I am rebuilding a 1985 CJ-7 from the ground up. I have pulled the engine, and sent it to the shop and now I have dropped the tranny and xfr case and will be changing the clutch. I might have some questions, one such is seperating the bell housing and the xfr case from the transmission. The xfr case leaks, so I plan on changing all the seals to the xfr case, and since I am there, I plan on changing all the gaskets to the transmission as well. Your thoughts? Thanks again.... C

[@dennisbernhard7143]

Haven't worked on any CJ's, but they shouldn't be too much different. The NP231 transfer case in a TJ is pretty simple on the internals, not sure what trans/transfer case they used on CJ's though.

[@allthingsfishing365]

Great video! I'll be putting in a clutch tomorrow..very informative

[@EEgolff]

Used your video to removed my manual tranny a week ago. Very helpful. Had a quick question, does the vent hose thats located on top, connect at both ends? or just the one side you pulled off?

[@rexsmith9716]

Awesome video. Very detailed.

[@moustachemike7128]

if or when ya get back under the jeep..lower the trans pan and start rust proofing the support holes and the hole rail,,had one come in with rusted out cover support holes real bad areas for rust...just my 2cents....great vid also have fun with the rear shocks is ya bust a bolt...

[@robertpc100]

ive got a question.im changing clutch, and doin sye kit and drive shaft change.you guys nailed that change and great info on everything from tools to quality job.very good job.My question is how high did you raise your jeep.i have 4 6 ton jacks so on the frame that gives you 24 inches roughly.Shoul i put stands on axles or frame.i guess i need all heigth i can get and using same type trans. jack as you.thanks for any info about heighth

[@Dillonx37andNikkiB]

I was reading your comment in the wrangler forum and seen the link to this video. It is well done. Thank you. In the comment you mentioned not needing to pull the transmission for a 6 speed. Can you explain this for me?

[@douglasbrothers6964]

I love that you didn’t show how you twisted that locking piece for the shifter. Any suggestions?

[@davidramsay3871]

Awesome video...thank you for the detailed information!!!

[@MrJrFish]

Does anyone know what the differences are on an AX-5 trans? I'm guessing it'll be easy enough to figure out, but wondering if there are any good resources on the 4 cyl. transmission. Also, is there a good vid of the reinstall?? I've got to do a clutch soon, and lining up and stabbing the trans back in place seems daunting. Historically, I've always been GREAT at the taking things apart step. It's the putting it all back together that trips me up LOL.

[@stephenb5757]

thank you for your video this is my first ever clutch job and I was trying to help a friend out and it went relatively smooth we like to see one on how to put it back together because that was the hard part LOL

[@moustachemike7128]

Also kids wear glove around that bell housing cover plate it has sharp edges....

[@robertkearse3317]

Exactly what I was looking for thanks guys !!

[@slowturtle8890]

If that little spring clippy on the clutch fork throwout lever goes missing and the lever rattles--will that cause damage? is that something I need to deal with ASAP, or just something to mindful the next time I have the transmission out?

[@MrJohnmichael33]

Hi Is there a collar on the shift level for a 2004 Jeep Wrangler sport? Think it's an NV3550 transmission... thanks

[@extremistscootah1986]

Thank you so much! Tremendously helpful.

[@Goatdog1]

Thanks for posting this...I just went in to replace the slave cylinder...and I screwed something up because the new push rod that engages the arm blew off into the housing...I haven't been able to retrieve the rod, so I guess I'm going to have to unbolt the transmission and retrieve...:(

[@dennisbernhard7143]

Try a flexible magnet. It should be laying in the bottom of the bell housing. Only two scenarios...either the rod wasn't seted in the release arm pocket, im which case you should be able to put the slave back together and try again, or the throw out bearing is toast and has either come apart or is lodged in the pressure plate allowing the release arm to move too fr to the front. This one means you need a clutch job. Before doing anything, stick your finger in there and see if the release arm goes all the way foraward and strikes the edge of the pressure plate...if so, time for a clutch.

[@Goatdog1]

Thanks Dennis! I actually was able to pry the cover open enough to grab the rod...lost the rubber boot though...put it back together and clutch is working...just don't have much pedal.

[@dennisbernhard7143]

You may have lost clutch fluid. You should bleed and refill the system. To bleed, remove the slave cylinder again and slowly and repeatedly push in the piston rod on the slave cylinder while a helper watches the master cylinder for air bubbles. Once there are no more air bubbles, it is bled and you can reinstall the slave. The helper needs to also make sure the master cylinder remains filled to the fill mark. Gravity will cause the air to rise to the top, but it may take 30-40 pumps.

[@Goatdog1]

Thank you for the help!

[@kylesebben5446]

Very sorry for your loss! Great to hear he loved the Lord! My father also loved Jesus and died from same cancer. Great video, one question...about how long is this process?

[@maxwellchapman2798]

Great video, I just have one question where did you get your fender flares?

[@robbeguelin5555]

Thanks Great video. My sons 05 TJ w/69+K needs to have the tranny reverse gear and slider repair job endemic with the NSG 370 tranny. I was thinking of just taking out the tranny BUT maybe I should also look at the clutch while in there? Thoughts?

[@dennisbernhard7143]

If you have to pull the transmission out anyway, I would probably go ahead and install a new clutch. I have seen oem clutches go on TJ's from 100K to over 200K miles, but it all depends on the way they're driven. I have been buying LUK clutch kits for the 4.0L TJ's for a little less than $100 shipped to my door from Partsgeek.com with good success. www.partsgeek.com/9g3n4lx-jeep-wrangler-clutch-kit.html?fp=pp

[@robbeguelin5555]

Dennis Bernhard Have you had any experience taking a NSG 370 tranny apart. I have read that I need to buy a mainshaft Build Fixture, basically a mainshaft holding bracket while working on it on the bench and a special shaft puller?

[@dennisbernhard7143]

Rob Beguelin Never done an NSG 370. We have done a couple of AX-15's, and they are involved but come apart and go together pretty easily. If you have never done one and want to try, I HIGHLY recommend that you invest in the appropriate year factory service manual and follow it line by line. Assuming it is similar to the ax-15, there will be several detent plugs, pins, balls, and springs, plus probably alignment pins in thrust washers on the shafts. All these small parts have to be tracked and go in the same locations they came out of.

[@fixnitrepair]

I have a 99 Jeep Wrangler 4 cylinder 2.5l. I was driving down the highway in 5th gear and suddenly I lost 5th gear. I shifted down to 4th and it was fine shifted back up and nothing. I also have no 1st, 2nd, 3rd or reverse. Would you have any idea what is going on?

[@Anonymous-rj7gc]

Great video! Hit on all cylinders!