Jeep 94’ 2.5L ?

What year is it?
The ax-5 is weak and fifth gear usually goes

baby the Dana 35

on them the worst is frame rot. Check the rear by where the bumperettes bolt on. Not the rear crossmember the frame rails
Next the frame where the trans crossmember/skid plate bolts to it
Check frame by where steering box bolts to it

check tub by roll bar mounts ...main hoop