Hello there, got a 96 tracker 2WD.
Shifter was making funny noises, hard to get in certain gears.
When installing the new shifter bushing (part 27), do I just drop it in? Or do I have to install it on the ball end of the shifter stick?
My shifter has an intact spring and cup. But, if the spring is weak, I'm assuming there wouldn't be enough force pressing down on the shifter onto / into the bottom shifter bushing? Unless the two side screws are meant for securing in the shifter?
The FixKick page has an in depth explanation for how to remove the stick shift, but no mention on how to correctly install the bushing and shifter.
I'm still curious if the two side screws (36) need to be loosened up, and when do I tighten them back up? When I press the shifter back in and tighten the cup, is that when I should tighten the screws to secure the shifter and entirety in place?
Thank You for all the help
One more question: When I initially removed the shifter and bushing, I noticed gear oil around the bottom of the bushing. Is that normal? When reassembling all the components, should I use some assembly lube?
Shifter was making funny noises, hard to get in certain gears.
When installing the new shifter bushing (part 27), do I just drop it in? Or do I have to install it on the ball end of the shifter stick?
My shifter has an intact spring and cup. But, if the spring is weak, I'm assuming there wouldn't be enough force pressing down on the shifter onto / into the bottom shifter bushing? Unless the two side screws are meant for securing in the shifter?
The FixKick page has an in depth explanation for how to remove the stick shift, but no mention on how to correctly install the bushing and shifter.
I'm still curious if the two side screws (36) need to be loosened up, and when do I tighten them back up? When I press the shifter back in and tighten the cup, is that when I should tighten the screws to secure the shifter and entirety in place?
Thank You for all the help
One more question: When I initially removed the shifter and bushing, I noticed gear oil around the bottom of the bushing. Is that normal? When reassembling all the components, should I use some assembly lube?