W126 Shift Rod Bushings
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For a detailed description of the procedure for replacing the shift rod bushings, click here.

Chock rear wheels for safety. ShiftRodBushing1sm.jpg (26891 bytes)
Front (transmission end) bushing completely shot. ShiftRodBushing2sm.jpg (25098 bytes)
Rear (shift lever end) bushing still there. ShiftRodBushing3sm.jpg (25909 bytes)
Shift rod, transmission lever, and bushings on bench. ShiftRodBushing4sm.jpg (22055 bytes)
Pressing new bushing into transmission lever. ShiftRodBushing5sm.jpg (36728 bytes)
New bushing, shift lever end. ShiftRodBushing6sm.jpg (23372 bytes)
New bushing, transmission end.  Be sure starter lockout/backup lights switch (neutral safety switch) is back in place on transmission lever. ShiftRodBushing7sm.jpg (49657 bytes)

 

 

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