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Ben G

06-21-2005 12:14 PM

Wobbly Shifter

I have a 97 Escort LX, 5-speed, and my shifter has become wobbly. So much so that it is hard to tell if it is in gear. Is this something I might be able correct by pulling off the boot and performing a simple tightening, or is it more major?

Thanks,
Ben G
Portland, Maine

cctxfish

06-21-2005 05:10 PM

RE: Wobbly Shifter

probably just a nilon gromet that need replacing

Ben G

06-22-2005 10:59 AM

RE: Wobbly Shifter

Is that something a novice like me could do?

cctxfish

06-22-2005 06:26 PM

RE: Wobbly Shifter

Definitely :)

revengeable

05-10-2018 11:46 AM

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these two bolts use bushings like these one pictured. once these wear out the shifter will have considerably more play and will wobble as described. Replacing these will tighten up the feel of the shifter and reduce the amount of wobble in the shifter

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