Overview
The Omix-Ada 18887.76 is a manual transmission detent ball for the AX15 transmission. It fits Jeep Cherokee XJ, Wrangler TJ and Wrangler YJ models.
Detent balls work with a spring to hold the shift lever in gear, so a worn ball can make shifting feel loose. Confirm your model year and trim before ordering.
Key features
- Detent ball bearing for the AX15 manual transmission
- Built to original specifications by Omix-Ada
- Cherokee XJ from 1984 to 2000, a listed fit
- Wrangler TJ 1997-1999 and Wrangler YJ 1987-1995 listed
Shift feel and detent wear
The detent ball is the small part that gives the shift lever its clicks into gear. Spring pressure pushes the ball into notches on the shift rail or selector, so the driver feels a definite position. When the ball or its spring wears, the lever can feel loose, drift between gears, or slip out of gear under acceleration or engine braking.
Replacing a detent ball is usually done as part of a wider service, since the spring and ball work as a pair and both should be checked. Clean the bore, inspect the notches for wear, and confirm the spring has not weakened or taken a set. Installing a new ball with an old spring often gives an uneven feel, so it is worth inspecting the two together and matching the replacement to your transmission code.
Specifications
| Brand | Omix-Ada |
|---|---|
| Part number | 18887.76 |
| UPC | 804314060350 |
| Type | Detent ball bearing |
| Transmission | AX15 |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the Cherokee XJ from 1984 to 2000, the Wrangler TJ from 1997 to 1999 (SE, Sahara and Sport trims) and the Wrangler YJ from 1987 to 1995.
Confirm fit for your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering, especially for Wrangler TJ years from 2000 to 2006 and any Wrangler JK.
Installation notes
Detent parts sit under spring tension, so a shop experienced with manual transmission service is the safer choice for this job.