What did I screw up? Shifter install slop...

[dman918]

Hi all,

Ok I installed the steeda shifter and base bushing.
I struggled with this install and it shows. The car shifts in all gears, but has a ton of slop (can move the lever a ton in neutral and in gears). Also seems like it is closer to the 1-2 shift rather than centered. I also hear a bit of noise when driving. Any guesses as to the issue and what to check first?

Thanks,

Mike

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[dman918]

I think I may already know the issue. Those stupid black rubber washer that falls out from the linkage.... I am guessing I didn't install those in the proper locations. Ugh gonna check that tomorrow and report back. That would do it, right?

 

[dman918]

Well now I can't get to the linkage. The rtv I used has it completely stuck together. Any tips to pry them loose?

 

[Howitzer]

Pic of what you installed? Did you just install the steeda shifter bushing bracket? No actual shifter install?

Is this all you installed? Or did you do something more? https://www.steeda.com/steeda-s550-mustang-shifter-base-bushing-bracket-kit-2015-all-555-7092.html

 

[dman918]

No I installed the street shifter as well 555-7316. I can't get the cover off to get back to the linkage, where the shifter gets installed.

 

[dman918]

See attached. I can't separate this. Used permatex ultra black to seal it since my gasket was destroyed.

 

[Howitzer]

Ah, gotcha...That explains why you took apart the inner linkage. You should be able to pry it apart with the rtv on there. May have to get a screwdriver up in there to slowly pry it.

And yes, if you misplaced the rubber bushings that hold the linkage in the center, you'll definitely have slop.

 

[dman918]

Thanks. I'm 99% sure I didn't properly install the back bushing. I just can't get to it. I've even tried banging on it with a mallet. I'll go back to trying to pry but there's not gap to get the screwdriver in, from what I can tell.

 

[Cobra Jet]

Can you heat the cover with a heat gun then try prying it off? The heat should soften the RTV enough to where it looses grip and is also flexible enough to pry apart.

 

[dman918]

Can you heat the cover with a heat gun then try prying it off? The heat should soften the RTV enough to where it looses grip and is also flexible enough to pry apart.

I'll try that when I get back to it tomorrow morning. Thanks for the tip. I have a heat gun.

 

[dman918]

Well I waive the white flag. Gonna bring it to a shop. I just can't get it to separate. Sucks. :-(

 

[Rapid Red]

Thanks. I'm 99% sure I didn't properly install the back bushing. I just can't get to it. I've even tried banging on it with a mallet. I'll go back to trying to pry but there's not gap to get the screwdriver in, from what I can tell.

Don't use a screwdriver use a putty knife and work your way around, do not expect it to pop off. Now you see why a gasket made would have been the smart thing to do....

 

[dman918]

Hindsight for sure. Tough to know who's advice to follow sometimes. Live and learn.

 

[dman918]

Fyi it was the rubber bushing out of place. Shop charged me an hour of labor and now all is well.

 

[Rapid Red]

Fyi it was the rubber bushing out of place. Shop charged me an hour of labor and now all is well.

That will be helpful for another to know. Many never come back with results or a fix.

Well done

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