I'm having trouble getting my 420SEL to go into PARK. Is there an adjustment on the linkage to adjust for this or does it sound like an internal transmission issue? If I roll the car a little, it will actually lock into PARK. I think the NSS is going bad too because I can start the car in NEUTRAL everytime.

The parking pawl must be moved far enough for it to lock into park. IF the shifter bushings have a lot of wear then the linkage won't move far enough.

IF they are OK then the problem is most likely an internal problem with the parking pawl.. the rear trans cover would have to be removed to see the problem.

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Thanks MB Doc I'll check it tonight. If I can figure out what a parking prawl is.

I finally got under the car to look at the situation. Take a look a t these pics. I think the bushings are so worn..they're gone!! Which bushings are these?

Shift linkage bushings, yeppers, thems is shot alright......
Gilly

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Looking in Fastlane, there are three different types of linkage bushings. Seeing as I have nothing to go by existing on my car, I have no idea which ones I need. Any help is greatly appreciated.