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
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1994 Legacy L AWD 5-sp • 2002 Chrysler 300M Special • 1968 Mustang Fastback C-code
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.
"Der Wahnsinn ist nur eine schmale Brücke/die Ufer sind Vernunft und Trieb"
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.
1994 Legacy L AWD 5-sp • 2002 Chrysler 300M Special • 1968 Mustang Fastback C-code
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.
1994 Legacy L AWD 5-sp • 2002 Chrysler 300M Special • 1968 Mustang Fastback C-code
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.
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.
1994 Legacy L AWD 5-sp • 2002 Chrysler 300M Special • 1968 Mustang Fastback C-code
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.
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"Your testes are close to your bottom but you still play with them all the time." Jeremy Clarkson
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.
1994 Legacy L AWD 5-sp • 2002 Chrysler 300M Special • 1968 Mustang Fastback C-code