Specifications

1998 Cherokee with AA SYE kit installed. Photos courtesy of Sam Leidig
of Salem, OR.
These transmissions have used both internal and external slave cylinders. When these transmissions
were used in Cherokees (1985-86), the slave cylinder was mounted on the backside of bellhousing and
parallel to the transmission. In 1987, Jeep incorporated the use of an internal release bearing. The 1994
& newer versions of the AX5 moved the slave cylinder back to an externally mounted unit. The conversion
bellhousing we manufacture requires a new slave cylinder, P/N 716213, which is mounted externally.
Our bellhousing bolts directly to the AX4 & AX5 transmission. The bellhousing can be used with either a Buick V6 or a Chevy V6
& V8 engine. Since the original installation used a hydraulic clutch control, we have incorporated an external slave cylinder that mounts
to the outside of our bellhousing. The new bellhousing is furnished complete with a clutch release arm, ball pivot, and pilot bushing
to simplify the conversion. The bellhousing kit does not include a slave cylinder (Part. No. 716213) & flat-face release bearing
(P/N 1430). This bellhousing is designed for a 153 tooth flywheel and clutch assembly; however, some later model V6 and V8
blocks only have a 168 tooth flywheel option. Our bellhousing will fit the 168 tooth flywheels, but you’ll be required to use a custom
hi-torque starter without a nose cone. Listed below is the starter we offer for both the standard V6 and V8 blocks with a 168T flywheel.
Chevy Engine to AX4 & AX5 Buick V6 Engine to AX4 & AX5
712565 Bellhousing Kit 712565 Bellhousing Kit
712565V Vortec V8Bellhousing Kit 713011 Motor mounts(YJs)
713001-S Motor mounts (YJs)
713090 Motor mounts (V8)(TJs)
713092 Motor mounts (Vortec V8)(TJs)
Optional Items:
716213 Slave Cylinder 716213 Slave Cylinder
CF360056 10-1/2” P.P. CF360056 10-1/2” P.P.
716104 10-1/2 Clutch Disc 716104 10-1/2” Clutch Disc
N1430 Release Bearing CF700010 Flywheel (231 V6)
716130 YJ Hydraulic Fitting N1430 Release Bearing
716130TJ TJ Hydraulic Fitting 716130 YJ Hydraulic Fitting
716130H 42” Stainless Steel Hose 716130TJ TJ Hydraulic Fitting
CF165552 11” P.P. 716130H 42” Stainless Steel Hose
P/N 22-0001 V6 & V8 168T Hi-Torque starter (must be used when using a 168T flywheel)
P/N 22-0002 Vortec V8 Hi-Torque starter
(Headers & radiators are available for all of these applications)
Peugeot 5 speed - This transmission, also called BA10/15, has an overall transmission case length of 24.000”. The case
(1987-89) is made of aluminum and has a removable bellhousing that uses a dowel pin alignment. The transmission
case has a seam directly down the middle of the case. The output shaft on this transmission is a long 21
spline and protrudes out of the tailhousing approximately 1/2”. This transmission is normally found coupled
to an AMC 4.2L 6 cylinder engine and always used an internal slave cylinder. The bellhousing indexes to
the transmission by two dowel pins and five stud bolts. The input shaft has a 1-1/8" 10 spline, and a pilot
tip diameter of .590". The input shaft protrudes from the front of the transmission 7-3/4". All of these
transmissions are equipped with a plastic internal hydraulic release bearing. This transmission can be
found in both Wranglers & Cherokees. (Note: This is a very light-duty transmission. We do not recommend
using this transmission on V8 engine conversions.)
Our bellhousing kit can be used with a Buick V6, Chevy V6 & Chevy V8 engine. The new bellhousing will require the use of a new
Jeep internal hydraulic release bearing, which is included with the adapter kit. The clutch assembly is limited to a 10-1/2" diameter.
In order for the Jeep hydraulic bearing to work properly, you must use a Centerforce pressure plate (P/N CF360056), and clutch
disc (P/N 383271).
Chevy Engine to Peugeot Buick V6 Engine to Peugeot
712566 Bellhousing Kit 712566 Bellhousing Kit
713001-S Motor mounts 713011 Motor mounts
Optional Items:
CF360056 10-1/2” P.P. CF360056 10-1/2” P.P.
383271 10-1/2 Clutch Disc 383271 10-1/2” Clutch Disc
CF700010 Flywheel (231 V6)
(Headers & radiators are available for all of these applications)
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identifying the stock transmission (1987 & newer)