Greenmachine86
New member
Very nice write up
Loose Shifter? - Replace your shifter bushings! - Write up with pictures
- Thread starter ramonortiz55
- Start date
RunningForNow
Member
Great write up! And dammit, I should have done this when I installed my carpet kit, when the center console was removed.
Oh well, this will be a project in the future. Thanks!
Oh well, this will be a project in the future. Thanks!
Drron
New member
gear shifter
Thanks to all previous posts about how to correct a loose gear shifter. I changed out my gear shift bushings and grommet yesterday. Took about an hour, followed all the advice from previous posts. Shifter is tight again.
Didn't bother posting pics or instructions because its all been done before. Thanks!!
Thanks to all previous posts about how to correct a loose gear shifter. I changed out my gear shift bushings and grommet yesterday. Took about an hour, followed all the advice from previous posts. Shifter is tight again.
Didn't bother posting pics or instructions because its all been done before. Thanks!!
RMGulchin1
New member
Thanks for this! Just successfully changed mine out and fixed a super loose/unpredictable shifter.
RE: "white device thing"
This is important. After I reassembled I couldn't get the key out of the ignition. Had to go back in and turns out the little plastic hook that is carved into the top of the inner white rectangular piece had fallen beneath the shifter and it wasn't catching it when I put the shifter into park. Reattached it and everything worked fine again.
RE: "white device thing"
This is important. After I reassembled I couldn't get the key out of the ignition. Had to go back in and turns out the little plastic hook that is carved into the top of the inner white rectangular piece had fallen beneath the shifter and it wasn't catching it when I put the shifter into park. Reattached it and everything worked fine again.
RMGulchin1
New member
One of my 1st self-fixes. This thread was a big help!
Help!
Help! I'm somewhat new to playing mechanic and I'm not sure what the issue is. Trying to make do on a budget. I was experiencing a couple of issues on my 2000 Automatic 4x4 like a loose shifter, trouble getting the key out, car not starting (or cranking) but after a minute trying and everything would work fine, etc. I traced the issue to this thread, got the bushings, and have followed the thread to a T. The shifter is now tighter than I can ever remember (I've had the car maybe 3 years) and they key gets in and out, but it still only cranks when I'm engaging the white lever thing manually. The brake seems to not be enough to let the button on the shifter completely depress to take it out of park, and it seems to not recognize the car is in park in the first place. I've rechecked the wires, no issues there. Sometimes it decides to work, and it shifts around fine, and sometimes it doesn't. I've been looking for a pattern, but nothing is obvious. I literally made the account to post this, though it's not my first "minor" fix. Any thoughts are appreciated!
Help! I'm somewhat new to playing mechanic and I'm not sure what the issue is. Trying to make do on a budget. I was experiencing a couple of issues on my 2000 Automatic 4x4 like a loose shifter, trouble getting the key out, car not starting (or cranking) but after a minute trying and everything would work fine, etc. I traced the issue to this thread, got the bushings, and have followed the thread to a T. The shifter is now tighter than I can ever remember (I've had the car maybe 3 years) and they key gets in and out, but it still only cranks when I'm engaging the white lever thing manually. The brake seems to not be enough to let the button on the shifter completely depress to take it out of park, and it seems to not recognize the car is in park in the first place. I've rechecked the wires, no issues there. Sometimes it decides to work, and it shifts around fine, and sometimes it doesn't. I've been looking for a pattern, but nothing is obvious. I literally made the account to post this, though it's not my first "minor" fix. Any thoughts are appreciated!
gamefreakgc
Elite Member
I finally did this. Wow, I should have done it years ago, the shifter is so much smoother. The front two bushings weren't even there anymore, they had completely disintegrated.
mtbtim
Elite Member
I used Ramon's write-up as a reference to make this video of the same job. I already knew how to pull the shifter assembly out from doing a transmission swap video but I wasn't sure how to tackle the bushing replacements on the shifter assembly and his write-up was very helpful. I took it one step further and also show people how to replace the transfer case shifter seat because these seats degrade over time and can be a source of a gear oil leak out the top of your shifter.
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2001 Limited 285K
Member
Thanks for the write up. I ordered the 4 bushings today. This is a high-impact repair IMO. Not too hard to do and makes a big difference in the overall quality of the driving experience!
A very easy job when the entire shifter assembly is out
AntonioCm1983
New member
What an amazing detailed comical right up you rock bro off to the repair on 3 rigs I go whoot whoot
Installed the new ones:
Install bolt and nut, reinstall linkage and C clip.
Reinstall into truck:
Reattach rod to transmission:
Carefully assemble the white thinga-machig to the shifter. Make sure that the rectangular portion shown in the photo earlier lays within the channel:
See this? - How does it go?
Let's find out:
It directly connected to the emergency shifter release button:
Looks like it toggles when I move the button back and forth, two positions:
Looking down into the shifter assembly I see this triangular piece of plastic. Lets set it BEHIND this piece.
Once it is set, I check for functionality:
See that white plastic cylinder? Its right above the screwdriver tip. Toggle the release button, this white cylinder should move in and out, if installed properly.
Once you confirm functionality, reinstall everything else:
How is the shifter?
Mine is tighter than a frog's arse![/COLOR][/FONT]
ramonortiz55
New member
glad you enjoyed it!
Replaced my bushings today. Not too hard of a job. Just need to take your time. This thread and the videos on youtube were a big help.
I was able to replace the shifter light also so the gear letters light up.
The good news is now I understand how to open up the console area as I will most likely get back in there for some other items like replacing lights and new radio.
I was able to replace the shifter light also so the gear letters light up.
The good news is now I understand how to open up the console area as I will most likely get back in there for some other items like replacing lights and new radio.
