* Check the Sticker: Look for a sticker on the driver's side doorjamb or the glove compartment. This sticker often lists the vehicle's specifications, including the transmission type (e.g., AW4, AX-15).
* Look at the Shifter: The shifter itself can provide clues. Automatic transmissions will have a PRNDL pattern (Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low), while manual transmissions have a pattern like 1, 2, 3, 4, R (Reverse). However, this isn't definitive, as some automatic transmissions have slightly different patterns.
* Check the Transmission Case: This requires getting under the vehicle. The transmission case itself may have markings indicating the transmission type. This is often difficult to see and read clearly.
* Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The VIN contains coded information about your vehicle's specifications. You can use a VIN decoder (many free online services are available) to determine the transmission type. This is a very reliable method.
* Owner's Manual: If you have the original owner's manual, it should specify the transmission type.
The most common transmissions in a 1995 Jeep Cherokee are:
* AW4: A four-speed automatic transmission.
* AX-15: A five-speed manual transmission.
If you have trouble identifying it by other means, using a VIN decoder is the most reliable way to definitively determine your transmission type.
