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> Firewall Shift Bushing Installation, The Solution to Sudden Poor Shifting
EdwardBlume
post Oct 26 2014, 05:29 PM
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The shifting in Dads car went south months ago. Today was the day to fix it.

First, jack the car up. Drivers side is the closest.


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post Oct 26 2014, 05:33 PM
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Next, locate the shift rod, pull the boot back, and disconnect the metric eye bolt.

It helps to have the hex socket like this vs a hex key. You do not want to strip the eyebolt.


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post Oct 26 2014, 05:34 PM
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As you can see, my shift bushing is.... wait, its not even there anymore!


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post Oct 26 2014, 05:40 PM
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This is where I got some help from the search feature. The shift rod needs to come forward out of the hole before putting the new bushing in. Time to pull apart the center console, center cushion, pull up the carpet as best you can, and take the 3 13MM bolts off the top of the shifter... 1 bottom, and 2 top. Do NOT loosen the shifter bolt to the rod... unless you really want to re-adjust the shifter...


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post Oct 26 2014, 05:42 PM
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Pull the shift lever down.. ie into 3rd or 5th (even though there isn't a 3rd or 5th) and push the full shifter forward toward the front of the car. You might hear the shift rod fall forward and out of the firewall hole.
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post Oct 26 2014, 05:44 PM
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Next its time for a cocktail, don't forget to cook up some... er olives?


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post Oct 26 2014, 05:46 PM
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I actually fished the bushing out of the can on the stove and put it back in outside when I took the boiling water outside. Yes, you need to boil the water.


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post Oct 26 2014, 05:49 PM
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Drop it in, let it heat up, pull it out with a screwdriver or something, and push that sucker on as fast as you can... the center will contort to allow it to pop on...

Here's what success looks like... at least until you mess something else up...


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post Oct 26 2014, 05:51 PM
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Hop inside and pull open this cover... you'll be able to see inside and guide the shift rod back into the firewall shift hole...


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post Oct 26 2014, 05:52 PM
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good deal!! love it when the plan comes together
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post Oct 26 2014, 05:54 PM
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Next I climbed back underneath and put grease on the shift rod and around the bushing.... Time to connect the coupler and reinstall the eyebolt. Do not force the eyebolt. Move the shift rods around a bit and hand tighten until the eyebolt is fairly far up into the coupler...


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post Oct 26 2014, 05:56 PM
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Put the boot back on.... this was kind of a pain...


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post Oct 26 2014, 05:59 PM
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Go back inside and reverse / reinstall your shifter. The 3 bolts go back on pretty much exactly where they came off. Did I mention you don't have to adjust the shifter again..

I had to reinstall the center console, center cushion / storage box, and carpet. Be careful of the wiring..

Test the shift pattern dry. Mine found the gears easily. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Oct 26 2014, 06:01 PM
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Time to take this thing off the blocks and go for a drive...


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post Oct 26 2014, 06:02 PM
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The key is boiling the plastic bushing for about 2 to 3 minutes in water, pull it out and you can push it in with one finger. Try it without heat and boiling...... good luck!

My shifting improved a ton and am still enjoying the fruits of the bushing replacement exercise. Loved it a Okteenerfest!

Nice work!!

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post Oct 26 2014, 06:03 PM
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Driving it was like heaven. After suffering with poor shifting far too long... a proper shifter with good bushings make the car fun, easy to drive, and dare I say easier on the components...
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post Oct 26 2014, 06:04 PM
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One more note, if you have rusty components especially if there is no boot, you will want to use PB Blaster and sand down the shift components... I've been there before and its not fun...

Have fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Oct 26 2014, 06:16 PM
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QUOTE(RobW @ Oct 26 2014, 04:04 PM) *

One more note, if you have rusty components especially if there is no boot, you will want to use PB Blaster and sand down the shift components... I've been there before and its not fun...

Have fun! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Any recommendations on where to get a new boot?
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post Oct 26 2014, 06:19 PM
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Boots generally hold up well. I have a spare, others do too. Put a WTB on the parts board and you will have one fast. Mikey may have them too...
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post Oct 26 2014, 06:38 PM
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watch putting grease on some of the plastic/nylon components the grease will eat them up.
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