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Old 11-24-2010, 05:38 PM
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Which shifter rod bushing tool is better?

This factory Mercedes tool I can get for $35:
http://startekinfo.de/etools/content/tool.jsp?toolno=900 589 27 43 00 or this one on Ebay for $48: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380291209593&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

The Ebay tool looks like it would work better in tight spaces with it's long reach but is probably a Made In China piece that may not last long. The Mercedes tool looks like someone made out of scrap parts and a ViceGrip. Anyone tried either of these?
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Old 11-24-2010, 06:09 PM
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Save your $$.
It can be done without the use of a tool. Just let the bushings sit in boiling water for about 15 minutes to soften them up....then just manhandle it until it fits on.

If you remove the bracket completely, which is no more than 2mins more work, whack it in with a rubber mallet against the floor (must be soaked first though either way).
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Old 11-24-2010, 06:36 PM
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I loosened the nut and bolt on the bracket but it still wouldn't come off, do you have to take the bolt all the way out? And is the bracket keyed to only go on one way?
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Old 11-24-2010, 07:03 PM
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Yes, and yes. FWIW, you can cut the bushing slightly diagonal and then "screw" it into the bracket.
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OK I got the bracket off, put the new bushing on with a press and put it back in the car. Now the one going on the shifter looks to be a pain to do in the car.
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Old 11-25-2010, 04:58 AM
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Remove the whole shifter.
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Old 11-25-2010, 08:23 AM
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Remove the whole shifter.
Dang it, and I just had everything apart a few days ago to replace the shifter bulb.
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Old 11-25-2010, 03:55 PM
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I removed the shifter (took 2 hours) and got the new bushing on (took 30 seconds). Put it back in the car and connected the shift rod which took another hour to do since it hits the transmission tunnel as you try to get it in the bushing. Had to loosen the shifter again to allow the rod go in. And of course the neutral safety switch still won't let it start in park so I'll have to take apart most of what I already did to replace that. ARRGH!
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