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Old 08-02-2009, 02:40 AM   #1
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Question Wobbly shifter?

Hey guys and gals, I've got a AU classic and I've noticed something of late; whenever I go over bumps the gear shifter wobbles, a lot. Does this happen to anyone else?
And a side question, does anyone else notice that they really feel the bumps on the road if the tyres are even just slightly down on air?

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Old 08-02-2009, 03:03 AM   #2
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auto or manual?

manual, it has a central bush at the lower end of the gearstick, which wears out. alternative might als be worn engine/transmission mounts which may move the whole assembly.

auto, once again has bushes, which commonly wear out. both relatively easy to swap/fix
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Old 08-02-2009, 03:05 AM   #3
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It's an auto.
It's a bit late so I'll have a look tomorrow, any tips on how to get it apart?
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Old 08-02-2009, 06:32 AM   #4
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They all do it, its only ever a problem if its moving that much it slip out of gear. Mine has slipped out of gear a few time though, and that was years ago, and hasnt happened since.
They all move around, so dont stress, its normal.
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Old 08-02-2009, 01:07 PM   #5
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Remove the consol for a start then you'll see where the bushes sit either side of the shifter where it pivots on the axle pin. It's not hard to work out from there.


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Old 08-02-2009, 01:24 PM   #6
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yeah, mine does this too. never slips though, just moves vertically a smidgeon.
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Old 08-02-2009, 01:34 PM   #7
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Mine does it too, for a while now under full throttle it shifts from drive to third, might take a look at it one day
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