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Old 08-16-2001, 06:59 PM
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Re: My gearsticks gone limp!

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Originally posted by G20-KIWI
Has anyone every had to completely remove the gear linkage and shifter? Cos mine leans to the right now as some kind of bush has gone and it doesnt sit centrally anymore ie its easier to go into 5th than into 3rd gear. I went to Nissan and bought a bush/bearing but I aint so sure how to pull the bugger apart (+ the fact I have to use a scissor jack and a jack to lift up my car as it is so low and I want to do it once only).

If anyone has any ideas it would be appreciated.:alien:
It's pretty easy. It's the bushing on the support rod that bolts to a bracket attached to the gearbox. Just trace the support rod to the gearbox and have patience. It's not hard.
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