1997 Grand Cherokee v8 4x4 tranny swap

1997 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
205,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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MR.BRASHEAR
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Hi there i have a 1997 jeep grand cherokee limited v8 with quadratrac 205000. Transmission was sticking when i got it and its getting worse. I serviced the trans and didnt help and there were chucks of metal everywhere. So i figure i will replace it with used since i dont have much money and i have a friend who knows what he is doing with swapping trnsmissions.

The problem i have is i cant seem to get a straight answer on which tranny i have and what i can take it out of. I heard i could use out of a ram or dakota with the 5.2, but the wrecking yard said 1997 grand cherokee only and there are zero in Portland oregon with a v8. So my question is can i use another similar tranny out of a different year grand and maybe change some sensors or do i need to find that one year?
Feb 13, 2011 at 12:03 AM
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We recommend direct fit parts. If you use a different one, chances are there will be sensor issues causing things not to work properly. Stay with the same year make and model.
Apr 19, 2011 at 3:03 AM
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MR.BRASHEAR
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okay so i finally found one its out of a 1997 limited v8 with quadratrac the guy said that it was rebuilt then the owner wrecked it a month later. NOw i have to do my first tranny swap and was wondering if anyone could help me out. i have step by step instructions on how to remove the tranny for a grand cherokee but only 2wd i have no idea what to do with the tranfer case.do i just un plug connectors and undo to fluid lines and drop it with the tranny and put it on my new one?
Jun 29, 2011 at 7:06 AM
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