there are two one that's deep, you'll need long 11" needle nose pliers...and the other is easier and exposed....from what i understand if they're not there it's a good indication that they're completely gone.

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1984 300CD Turbo Diesel (soon to be "powered by VEGGIE") - dolphin silver

1999 e430 Sport blk/blk, my sexy ***** ;-)

(my other girls)
1992 300CE 24V 3.0L (w124) (R.I.P. "she was killed 7/12/03 by some ricer kids speeding in a honda accord")
1990 Acura Integra RS (w/94' engine)
1966 Cadillac Sedan de Ville (Hardtop)

If all you see is a large hole with the rod passing through, then your bushings have taken a trip south. The hole should be completely covered by bushing, except where the rod passes through.

The two sets of bushings are the shift rod bushings (what you're looking for) and the shifter bushings. The shifter bushings are located in the shift gate and support the shifter in it's front to rear travel.

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'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

Non illegitemae carborundum.

on a side note...
NEVER BUY ANY PARTS FROM BEVERLY HILLS MERCEDES BENZ...SHEESH THEY WANT 2.70 PER BUSHING WHERE ALL SURROUNDING DEALERSHIPS ONLY WANT 1.25 PER...
NOT THAT I'M COMPLAINING about a measly 1.45 but sheesh could you imagine what they're raping people for with other parts...

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1984 300CD Turbo Diesel (soon to be "powered by VEGGIE") - dolphin silver

1999 e430 Sport blk/blk, my sexy ***** ;-)

(my other girls)
1992 300CE 24V 3.0L (w124) (R.I.P. "she was killed 7/12/03 by some ricer kids speeding in a honda accord")
1990 Acura Integra RS (w/94' engine)
1966 Cadillac Sedan de Ville (Hardtop)

Try the hot water trick to ease installation. The reason it's easier to replace the bushing at the transmission end is because the rod is easily removed and the bushing changed at the workbench.

Anybody have a diagram or a pic. Mine are gone and I just can't visualize exactly where they go or how they fit.

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1994 C280, dark green metallic
105k miles

1991 190E 2.6, Black
191,500 miles
(sold to another forum member)

2003 Chevy Tahoe LT, Redfire Metallic
105k miles

1989 Mustang GT Cobra Convertible
43k miles

hey luvmils,

what if i dont' really have a work bench
i was planning on doing this in the alley i park in....

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~there is no spoon~

1984 300CD Turbo Diesel (soon to be "powered by VEGGIE") - dolphin silver

1999 e430 Sport blk/blk, my sexy ***** ;-)

(my other girls)
1992 300CE 24V 3.0L (w124) (R.I.P. "she was killed 7/12/03 by some ricer kids speeding in a honda accord")
1990 Acura Integra RS (w/94' engine)
1966 Cadillac Sedan de Ville (Hardtop)

I know this is kind of an old topic, but does this repair apply to W210's as well? Specifically a 1999 E430?