Auto Tranny Shift Rod Bushings? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

arew264 · #1 08-18-2009, 11:18 AM

I'm trying to replace the bushings on the shifter linkage rod on my 1984 300D, and I'm confused as to which bushing goes where.
Does the tapered spool bushing ( http://catalog.peachparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=&yearid=1984@@1984&makeid=63@@MERCEDES+BENZ@@X&modelid=6192%3AMBC|1504%3AED|10000135@@300D&catid=241185@@Transmission&subcatid=241303@@AT+Shift+Linkage+Bushing&applicationid=W0133-1643678&mode=PA ) go on both ends of the shift rod or just on the transmission end? If the latter, what goes on the shifter end?

tangofox007 · #2 08-18-2009, 01:01 PM

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Does the tapered spool bushing go on both ends of the shift rod...

Yes.

arew264 · #3 08-18-2009, 02:41 PM

Should I be removing the plates on both ends of the rod and putting the bushing on while they're out from under the car? With the plate by the tranny, it looks like I could just take off a bolt and remove it, but with the one under the shifter, I don't see how it would come off. The bushing didn't go in willingly when I tried it earlier, and I'm wondering whether I didn't try hard enough or it's not supposed to just pop in.

Oh, and what got me confused about which bushing to buy is that I read a guide on replacing these bushings on a 126, where there are two different bushings. I didn't realize I was reading the wrong guide until today. *oops*

MBeige · #4 08-18-2009, 03:04 PM

There are two different bushings, one set for the linkage itself and another set of two for the shift lever (the one that allows it to move front/back).

It's a very tight fit, there's a tool used to push it in made out of a large socket, washers, a nut and a long bolt with a washer at the end.

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After doing a few of these bushings previously....and having to do it again today on my other 300dt, I finally sat down today and looked at most of the postings on the easiest way to do this without hurting my fingers. Karugs actually helped inspired me to post this...to help others....as this forum has helped me. I realized that it's because of forums like this and others (eg dieselgiant) that allow us to maintain our cars inexpensively. So, here's my contribution to the question on what the heck contraption do I use to press this bushing in. I came up with basically a long bolt, 2 washers, a large socket that will allow the busing to fit into the opening and a nut. If you look at my pictures, you will see the way it's set up. Just use two wrenches and tighten it up and you will be amazed as to how easy it goes in. You can use this contraption under the car for the other bushing - the one under the shifter lever where you have a little more space. What I've shown here is for the forward bushing which I had to remove the bracket (no choice) to press this in. A picture is worth it's weight in gold. Hope this helps folks.

whunter · #5 08-18-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by arew264

Should I be removing the plates on both ends of the rod and putting the bushing on while they're out from under the car? With the plate by the tranny, it looks like I could just take off a bolt and remove it, but with the one under the shifter, I don't see how it would come off.

Install the bushings with the levers on the car.

Broken Neutral Safety Switch and replacing shifter bushings
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/96048-broken-neutral-safety-switch-replacing-shifter-bushings.html#post646647

Replacing all shifter bushings on W126 - p.1
Replacing all shifter bushings on W126 - p.1

B7200 Shift shaft bushing installer "ALL" MB automatic transmissions.
B7200 Shift shaft bushing installer "ALL" MB automatic transmissions.

Havea great day.

pawoSD · #6 08-18-2009, 03:35 PM

I remove the shifter lever from the transmission when I replace the bushings....but do the one from the shifter while on the car since it is not easily removed. They are a pain to get in. I usually pry the old one out, then I use a bench vice to smush the new one in (a spacer is required on the opposite side to allow the bushing to pop out of the hole and get situated properly. My patented method

allows me to insert a new bushing in about 40 seconds.

DocSarvis · #7 09-16-2009, 08:18 PM

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Not pretty but worked great. I'll get them in the tool section if there is any interest. Thanks

freesoul · #8 09-30-2009, 09:08 AM

I just replaced these bushings and after many attempts with different types of pliers I finally ground down one edge of the bushing ever so slightly with a bench grinder and they popped right in. I figured with the clip that holds them on there was a small chance of them coming out.

Shifter works like brand new now, previously the bushings were totally missing and the bar was rattling around and I would have to move the shift lever past D to engage it

charmalu · #9 09-30-2009, 01:49 PM

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Attachment 72420 Not pretty but worked great. I'll get them in the tool section if there is any interest. Thanks

There use to be one similar to yours, but was a set of Vice-grips with a
couple pieces of flat stock welded to the jaws.

It was listed in the Special Tools, but could never see a price on it. the
one Roy shows listed in the Special Tools is a replacement.

Charlie