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Hi All,

Another DIY for those interested

Requirements:

- New bush (brass or OEM will suffice)

Tools:

- 10mm socket with an extension

- Ratchet

- Hammer

- Block of wood (is this even a tool)

- Bench vice

Difficulty: Low

1) Start by unscrewing the shift knob

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2) Remove the ashtray and the screw from behind it

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3) Grab the shifter surround from the bottom side and pull it upwards

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4) Undo the bolts securing the shifter ring (possibly the wrong term)

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5) Remove the rubber boots and sleeves as shown (including the shifter ring from above)

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6) Remove the boot that covers the hole for the shifter where it enters the gearbox to reveal a big circlip

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7) Using circlip pliers remove the circlip from the opening and lift the shifter out

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8) Put the old bush in a vice and bend it till it pops off

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9) Clean the surfaces and apply some gearbox oil to the ball where the new bush will seat

10) Find a nut that matches the thread of the shifter and screw it onto the end of the shifter

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11) Put the bushing on the end of the shifter and place them both against a block of wood

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12) Using a suitable hammer, hit the nut hard and the bushing should pop into place

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I took the opportunity to replace the boot that covers the top of the gearbox as mine was ripped. It may be worthwhile changing yours while you have it apart.

Installation is reverse of removal - Be careful as the circlip can be quite painful

Bonus stage - Paint the shifter ring if you have time - No one will see it but if you're like me, it will annoy you.

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I decided to replace the OEM bush with a brand new one and do away with the brass one. I might go with the brass one in the future but for now brand new OEM is fine.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

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Great write up thanks

This is actually on my list of things to do today

Thanks Reuben! hope it helps

Great write up. I've added this to the tutorials list.

Thanks Christian! Are you able to assist with the title change? Should be shifter not s-hifter lol.

Great write up Jacob!

Cheers Josh :)

Hey man, I ain't got no vice, how hard was it to take off old bush?

It's not too bad - See below (could also use a pair of vise grips)

If you got no vice. With a fine tooth saw just cut around the old bush to weaken it then pull off with pliers.

This would certainly work but you could melt it off because it's only plastic

Try not to destroy it (although saw and fire will) just in case you have problems with the brass bush or don't like the feel.

Also just to add as a sidenote.

Removing a shifter with a brass bush can be kind of difficult as the brass bush can dig into the insert slightly. If this is the case and the gearstick wont pull out, give it a few sharp taps with a mallet and it will become free.

Exact problem I had with mine when I took it out.

Thanks for the tip!

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