AX-OM engine swappamphlet

OM605 to Jeep XJ Cherokee

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The OM605 AX15 Jeep Cherokee swap kit

Thank you for your interest in our swap kit, in this short pamphlet we’ll try to give you an idea of what
the job consists of, so you’ll be able to make an informed decision, it may as well be a valuable guideduring installation.
The full kit is intended to be used in Jeep Cherokee XJ (1984-2001)
The best starting point is if you’ve got the 2.5TD or 4.0 that is already with an AX15 transmission, butsuch can be swapped accordingly.

Contents
Contents of the kit ................................................................................................................................ 2
Adaptor plate hardware set .................................................................................................................. 3
Oil pan ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Starter ring gear .................................................................................................................................... 4
Engine position...................................................................................................................................... 5
Starter ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Oil pan fasteners ................................................................................................................................... 6
Engine support arms ............................................................................................................................. 6
The clutch .............................................................................................................................................. 6
In conclusion ......................................................................................................................................... 6

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Contents of the kit
In the full kit you’ll find the following:
1xOM605 cast iron top mount exhaust manifold

1xOM605 to AX15 steel adaptor plate, 12mm thick, nickel coated

1xEngine mounts set – 6mm steel, laser cut MIG welded, powder coated1xCrMo Flywheel, CNC machined and balanced

1xCluch kit consisting of friction disk and pressure plate
1xClutch fork pivot pin extender

1xFlywheel attachment bolts set
1xAdaptor plate hardware set
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Adaptor plate hardware set
The adaptor plate hardware set consists of the following.
Position1234
5
6
78TypeBolt external hex head,DIN 933,10.9,vZn, M 12x60
Bolt external hex head,DIN 933,10.9,vZn, M 10x40
Bolt external hex head,DIN 933,10.9,vZn, M 10x25Bolt external hex head,DIN 933,10.9,vZn, M 10x30
Bolt countersink head, DIN 7991, 10.9, Bl., M 10 x 30
Inbus head bolt,DIN 912,10.9,Bl.,M 10x70
Inbus head bolt,DIN 912,8.8,vZn,M 8x35
Bolt external hex hea d,DIN 933,10.9,vZn, M 12x45

Numbers included in the set
23
1
3
2
222

Use position number from the table with the following graphic

Some of the hardware may need to be shortened accordingly.

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Oil pan - We’ve found out that a very good donor for the oil pan is the second generation GrandCherokee WJ/WG equipped with 2.7 CDI. It’s shape is designed so no conflict with the front axle may
occur. It’s best to source it with the pump and suction pipe + dipstick.

Starter ring gear – our flywheel is designed without a ring gear provision, an automatic transmission
starter ring/driveplate should be used instead. Attention should be paid if there is a driveplate spacer
between it and the crankshaft – a spacer should be used as installed in the donor car. If you are unable
to find one, we manufacture 2.5mm thick spacers that are the most common option. 8mm bolts orwelds must be placed on the holes where a torque converter would usually sit, to avoid driveplatedamage.

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Engine position – the position we’ve chosen for the best engine to heat shield distance is pictured
below/transmission beam for reference/, front driveshaft will most likely need to be lengthened:

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Starter - Installing the starter motor is carried out in reverse – i.e. the threads on the starter must bedrilled out and bolts put so that they will thread in the adaptor plate. This is done in order to facilitate
easy install/uninstall of the starter motor without removing the gearbox.
Oil pan fasteners – to ensure easy servicing of the oil pan it’s bolts that face the the gearbox will beused in reverse – i.e. they will be fastened from the oil pan side, so a smaller 8mm inbus bolts areprovided, and are to be threaded into the adaptor plate. Some filing of the oil pan ribs may be needed
to facilitate tool stroke for tightening these bolts.
Engine support arms – these are designed to use the stock 2.5td rubbers and supports as follows:

The clutch – our kit is intended to be used with the stock ax15 release bearing and external pump, thespacer provided needs to be placed between the conical bushing and the gearbox housing, so the pivot
point is moved 25mm towards the engine, the slave cylinder rod may need to be extended accordingly.
In conclusion – this kit in parts can be used to swap an OM606 too, or to carry out a similar task withany other vehicle that uses the AX15 transmission/ such as some Wrangler models/. Both the om605/6
and the AX15 are proven as a very durable and reliable pieces of machinery, thus combining those canprove fruitful no matter what your end goals are.
Please note that the kit is subject to further development and improvements that may result indifferences of what you receive.

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