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Looking for the factory part numbers for the shifter bushings (and the spring). Can't find a diagram here, rockauto, subaruparts, subarupartsforyou, etc. to call and order the replacement parts for.

I'm off until Wednesday - and it's time to start wrenching

This should probably be in drivetrain - sorry, later post than I'm used to. Mods, feel free to move.

In the meantime - is this what I'm looking for?

Part number for Legacy Manual Transmission Shifter Bushings: 35035AA030





From here:
http://www.subarupartsforyou.com/cp_partlistbymod.php?model=Legacy&subcat=Gear+Shift%2C+Bushings&year=1994

Discussion here:
http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=68989

while you are in there i strongly reccomend replacing that little spring as well. my car shifted like new after replacing it.

Most definitely. I hear this is a major PITA to get off - -anything I can do while I'm in there, I'd like to.

Moved.

That's only four of them, and those aren't the ones that cause the most problems.

The other two, all the way back in the linkage coming straight out of the transmission, are 35030KA030.

I'd guess most dealers have them in stock, as they get replaced enough to warrant keeping them around.

The spring will likely have to be ordered, and I don't have that part number handy.

Good stuff. Can not wait to try this car with a decent stick in it.

Here's what I have - straight from two Subaru dealerships:

Large Bushings
p/n 35035KA030

Small Bushings
p/n 35035AA030

Spring Pin
p/n 051904220

Total Cost: $46.20 + tax.

Part # for the shifter return spring is 33022AA081.

Wow, that's pricey for some little bushings! I wonder if it would have been cheaper in the end to upgrade to WRX linkage?

Picking up the parts today. Let me know if these are correct.



Mike, they told me that "33022AA081" wasn't valid?

Spring pin isn't needed, but while I'm in there

I suck. 33022GA081. But it looks like you figured that out already anyway.

My apologies.

I'd say go ahead and replace the spring pin anyway, as you'll likely f the old one up getting it out.

Very cool about the pin (glad I got it then!), and no sweat, Mike.

I'll try and grab pictures of the "install" for the forum.

Hopefully you've gathered in your post searching that this is a HUGE pain in the ass, and that you should honestly plan for your car to be down for a couple days.

LOL - I have picked that up!

No worries - Roo's not even plated. In fact, this is the most minor of the (car) projects going on, 300M just got $700 of new rubber and tire pressure sensors, and the fastback is going to have Opentracker subframe connectors welded in (by moi) on a friend's frame jig.

Once all of this is done, the Legacy comes in to the shop. I have to tell you though, this the project I'm really looking forward to as it will make a HUGE difference in how the car drives. Can't wait.

Okay, I'm stuck.

I have the linkage (stay rod and shift rod) out up to the vertical spring pin that connects the shift rod to the rod that comes out of the tranny. But that little pin is a PITA. Anyone have a trick to get him out?

I have pics and I'll be doing a write up soon.

There's two spring (roll) pins. An inner one and outer one. You need to use a smaller punch to get the inner one out, and then a larger diameter one to get the big one out.

I made two punches out of bar stock to help in getting the spring pins back on. They have a little part at the top that steps down so the spring pin fits over it. That helps TREMENDOUSLY in putting them back in.

Here's some pics
http://main.experiencetherave.com/subar ... intcustom/

You did a helluva nice job there with the clevis ends, Josh. I wish mine looked 1/10 as clean as yours do.

Do you remember what diameter the punch and punch ends are that you made? I might be able to get something fabbed up at work tonight.

edit: Never mind - got it. If you still have the dimensions, I'd like to grab them.

I can already tell that this is going to be soooooooooo nice. Can't wait to get her back together.

New question: Anybody know what threads are on the shift knob? Like to get a heavy ball-style knob for this

Sorry about the delay in the reply.

I think it's just 1/4" bar stock....however I can get you the dimensions if you're still interested. Just let me know.

If you'd like Josh, no sweat. It's back together.

Just wanted to round out the thread by finishing: Thanks to the bushings, and the return spring, the car shifts normally, even if it is "wiggly" in gear. Definitely a must-do repair.

I hate to tell you guys this, but I went out and bought all brand new bushings from my local dealer and installed them. At first it was great! Felt really notchy and new, but after about 1000 miles of driving, it feels just as loose as it did before....my brother has a lathe and is working on making up a prototype set of bushings out of aluminum so that this will not happen again. I will let you guys see some pics and let you know how it works when we do it.

Did you replace the spring too?

I can see what he's saying... mine is still a bit "wiggly," even in gear with a brand new factory centering spring. Aluminum bushings will probably clean some of the slop up. Maybe press in some brass sleeves for the faces?

I'd like to see the end results of those machined bushings.