Parts just came today. I'll install tomorrow. I can put my car in reverse without lifting the stick. I'm hoping this fixes that problem or maybe makes it a little harder to put in reverse by accident.

It's no fun at a stop light when you hit the gas and you go backwards.

pete

I installed the bushings today. This is the part you need.

Mercedes-Benz Gear Shift Bushing - Output Shaft to Shift Rod Gear Range Selector Lever Febi Bilstein 19953

https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/2109920010.htm?pn=210-992-00-10-M36&SVSVSI=2299&DID=206125

Be careful removing the clips. 1 of them popped off and hung up on the plate below the drive shaft. Took me forever to find it by feeling around.

I didn't make any adjustments as mentioned by Sugar Bear but I plan to do that within the next week.

It's didn't help with the problem of not having to lift the stick in order to get it into reverse. I've read some people just replace the entire shifter assembly to resolve this issue. Not sure if there's an easier fix but I'll keep searching.

pete

pete,

You'll need the procedure/steps to make the adjustments. In short, the shifter gets pinned/locked in neutral, the rods get disconnected on the threaded end, the transmission levers get centered between their respective gears and then the length of each rod rod gets adjusted so it falls into its lever without pushing the lever in either direction.

Mark the current length of the rods before making adjustments in case you need to go back the starting point. Take pics before disconnecting rods.

Good luck!!!

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