Planning to install Tangerine shift rod bearing and replace the replacement bushing I installed a few years ago. Its now somewhat loose again. I noticed 4 divots around the tunnel shift rod. Do they serve a purpose? I wonder if they can rub against the bushing and cause premature wear?
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Those are spot welds that hold the inner part of the shift rod to the outer. Maybe smooth the high spots down with some sandpaper ?
but probably not your issue. If you notice the wear of the paint on the rod ends just short of those spot welds. Its just the nature of the design 
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