I cannot thank you enough for this video! I had been trying to get the right kit for my 2004 F150, I had Advanced Auto special order me the "right size" when i picked it up i spent an hour trying to get it in, I don't have a lift and was on my back in the muddy driveway trying and trying. I returned the part to get the other one they recommended and it STILL wouldn't fit, I was defeated and loss any desire to continue trying, I couldn't even find the right size online for the specific year. I went on a whim and took back the 2nd set and got the one you recommended and BAM it snapped right in!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Literally a 1 minute fix! You sir, are the man and my hero!!!!
Glad I could help you with the same issue that I struggled with. Please tell your friends about my channel and PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE like and subscribe; its important to me as I need to eventually get monetized through RUclips so I can bring more videos in the future. I have alot of videos that I need to edit and upload hopefully in the near future.
For the ones who trying to find out how to push it on... I used a deepwell 13mm socket with a extension (no ratchet) and it fit perfectly at the edges of the bushing and then i just applied pressure and pushed it in.
Thanks for this great video. I replaced the shift cable bushing on my 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV in less than 2 minutes (I am not a mechanic and didn’t need any grease). Thank you “do it yourself” RUclips videos!!! 🙇🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️👌🏋🏾♂️💪🏾🏅🏆🍀🍁💕❤️👍😎✊🏾👊🏾🤩🤑💰💸🤳🏾💃🏽🕺🏾🍾🥂👼🏽🙏🏾🇺🇸
I love it when a video starts with the commentary "here is a video". I like having verification that I am watching a video, because often times I forget.
I got for $8, it fit the 05 Lincoln Aviator and matched up just right. Two thumbs up to you buddy. It's the Doreman HELP! 14041 at auto zone. The second from the smallest fit perfectly when I heard that click, I giggled.
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The bushing on my linkage cable would not pop in. We used grease and a lot of muscle and it didn't do it. I ordered mine online from O'Reilly's. Not sure what the deal is.
Better make sure the ebrake is on as well. Was underneath my FX4 snapping the plastic piece in and engaged the gears and if it wasn’t for my pops jumping in and mashing the brakes it would have ran clean over me. Scared the living shit out of me. Don’t make the same mistake I did and I wasn’t on a hill either
i just had this happen yesterday with my blazer because the ebrake doesnt work, nobody to hop in it i just got lucky and got out of the way just in time. i had a block under a tire as well shit went right over it, dont think ive ever been that scared in my life
And in the last 50 seconds of the video I mention about safety and jack stands, ramps and Jack safety but I guess I forgot to mention about wheel chocks and the ebrake also a good idea to have someone else they're just in case.......... Also if this video helped you out immensely please like and subscribe as I need way more subscribers to even think about getting monetized. And please tell your friends and family about my channel. There will be a lot more content coming in future.........
I did this repair on my 2010 Chevy Tahoe about 3 weeks ago, but last night my shift cable slipped off again. Any tips on how to make sure this doesn't happen again?
I'm not sure why yours failed unless you either used the wrong size bushing or the bushing broke again. Hard for me to say without being there to see it and check it myself........ I would just say try again until you succeed.
Hey Joey. Any idea why my key fob is stuck in the ignition? It turns over and off just fine but won’t go all the way over to acc and let me take key fob out.
Well depending on the vehicle there is a possibility that there is an interlink between the ignition and the shifter. the shifter must be fully engaged in to park before the key can come out of the ignition. also try to jiggle the steering wheel back and forth while trying to turn the key in the off position.
At the time I did this video; I had nothing to hold the camera and needed both hand to do the repair. Furthermore; this has to be absolutely the easiest repair you could possibly do on a vehicle. If you need more information than what I've given in this video or you need to actually see it being done to understand how to do it then you should NOT work on vehicles or attempt this yourself and have someone else do it................but that's just my opinion!
@@joeyfix-it1916 if you didn't have any way to hold the camera while you tried to film yourself doing a "simple repair" on YOUR OWN RUclips Repair channel, then you shouldn't be doing RUclips repair videos..........dick.........but that's just my opinion.
Sorry I'm a handyman and not a mechanic by trade and I've never even heard of that car so unfortunately I can't help you on that. What I would say is to watch my video closely all the way through then look at your linkage and see if it looks similar as far as ball joint and cup configuration maybe even measure it. The repair kit is cheap and might be worth a try if it looks similar. Also I have never heard of "bushingfix".
Smallest one works great on 2013 suburban I decided to add safety wire also called mechanics wire .041 tightly around the shifter lever and the shifter cable because pushing kept breaking
Hey, I have a 2005 Pontiac G6 with over 200k in miles and the bushing keeps wearing out. Like every 6-8 momths. The kit doesn't cost a lot but I'm wondering if it could be a bigger issue or if it's just general wear and tear? Any input?
That seems like excessive wear to me. I would try to put some type of lubricant in there maybe a grease of some sort. If your transmission is hard to shift into gears you could have a bigger issue possibly within the transmission. The next time you have to replace them I would leave the one disconnected off the transmission and go through the gears on the shifter and see that it and the cable are operating smoothly without any drag from the transmission. Definitely going to need some process of elimination here....
Not sure about yours. this video is specific to my vehicle and some information in the video MAY pertain to your vehicle. I just used pliers to squeeze the plastic bushing into the ball cup then onto the shift linkage ball stud. I also added some lithium grease.prior to installation.
are the plastic bushing easier to install than the rubber bushing & is there a special tool to snap the rubber bushing into place ?? i have a chev p30 1985 can't find any info on how to install for this model
nick diaz I'm not sure about the rubber bushing but on the plastic one I just use channel lock pliers to squeeze it into the ball cup then squeeze that assembly on to the ball stud
@@joeyfix-it1916 tried it doesn't work. 2009 gmc Sierra. Same part #. I'm just destroying the plastic bushing trying to get it in. Ended up using a metal cotter pin .
I did it by just trying them. If your trying the wrong one then it won't fit. Try it in the ball cup first. If it doesn't fit then it's too big; If it falls out then it's too small! ( And watch my video all the way through so you don't miss anything.) (Also like and subscribe so I can get inspired to make more helpful videos). Thanks.
This is my problem. The old one will not stay on the transmission linkage but is still on the end of the cable. My first task to solve is how to get the old one out. This video did not show that so not much help here.
@@joeyfix-it1916 Thanks. I'll try that. No matter what, it's going to be hard to deal with because there is not much slack in the cable and the catalytic converter is right next to it, being in the way. I may have to disconnect the cable from the last mount to let it come down enough to get to it........to work on it. It's going to be a pain, and I was just wanting to see someone take one out.
@@igoski1582 fortunately for me the insert was totally gone I guess it disintegrated or dry rotted and fell apart so all I had to do was pop in a new insert and pop it onto the ball end........
@@joeyfix-it1916 It seems, most just fall out, creating their problem, so almost no one is showing taking one out. I did find one guy taking one out.........but he was doing it on his WORK BENCH. And he still struggled for several minutes with it. After seeing that, I know getting the old one out is not going to be quick and easy. Thanks for your effort and video to help.
Glad I could help you with that. Please tell your friends about my channel and PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE like and subscribe; its important to me as I need to eventually get monetized through RUclips so I can bring more videos in the future. I have alot of videos that I need to edit and upload hopefully in the near future.
You said you just used a pair of pliers the instructions say to use a C clamp and a 916 socket I've been having a hell of a time it. I may need to just get out the old pliers and give her a squeeze. Cause this is bull crap.
Yeah, good luck getting a c-clamp up in there to do that. Pliers are way easier and that's why I used them. I did say in the video step-by-step what I did and how it works for me so I would assume you should be able to achieve the same result. I ended up having to do the same thing on the other end of the cable underneath the shifter in the center console. I believe I did a video on that as well and if I did I will try to edit and post it soon.
Unfortunately that's easier said than done when you're laying on your back under a vehicle trying to hold a camera and record. It requires two hands to get the job done; one to hold the pliers and one to hold the parts that you are trying to assemble. I thought I explained the procedure pretty well on my video and all of the positive comments that I have received would appear to agree. Obviously ; we are all different and we all have different skills and different levels of experience. It sounds like you're not confident in your comprehension of my explanation on how to do the repair. If that's the case I would suggest seeking a professional or at the very least someone that is capable of assisting you in completing this task.
I cannot thank you enough for this video! I had been trying to get the right kit for my 2004 F150, I had Advanced Auto special order me the "right size" when i picked it up i spent an hour trying to get it in, I don't have a lift and was on my back in the muddy driveway trying and trying. I returned the part to get the other one they recommended and it STILL wouldn't fit, I was defeated and loss any desire to continue trying, I couldn't even find the right size online for the specific year. I went on a whim and took back the 2nd set and got the one you recommended and BAM it snapped right in!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Literally a 1 minute fix! You sir, are the man and my hero!!!!
Glad I could help you with the same issue that I struggled with. Please tell your friends about my channel and PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE like and subscribe; its important to me as I need to eventually get monetized through RUclips so I can bring more videos in the future. I have alot of videos that I need to edit and upload hopefully in the near future.
For the ones who trying to find out how to push it on... I used a deepwell 13mm socket with a extension (no ratchet) and it fit perfectly at the edges of the bushing and then i just applied pressure and pushed it in.
Thanks for this great video. I replaced the shift cable bushing on my 2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV in less than 2 minutes (I am not a mechanic and didn’t need any grease). Thank you “do it yourself” RUclips videos!!! 🙇🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️👌🏋🏾♂️💪🏾🏅🏆🍀🍁💕❤️👍😎✊🏾👊🏾🤩🤑💰💸🤳🏾💃🏽🕺🏾🍾🥂👼🏽🙏🏾🇺🇸
Glad I could help. Much more content coming soon........
I love it when a video starts with the commentary "here is a video". I like having verification that I am watching a video, because often times I forget.
Thanks! It's exactly what I needed to know. I would have put it in backwards. NAPA sold me kit for $8.
Glad I could help.
I got for $8, it fit the 05 Lincoln Aviator and matched up just right. Two thumbs up to you buddy. It's the Doreman HELP! 14041 at auto zone. The second from the smallest fit perfectly when I heard that click, I giggled.
That's Great! I'm glad I could "HELP!". Please like and subscribe and tell your friends about me so I can get monetized and spend more time making videos like this.
Every like and subscribe "HELP's!" Thank you.
Great feed back and safety spot on welldone
I just finish fixing my lincoln aviator with this kit.. Thank you..
The bushing on my linkage cable would not pop in. We used grease and a lot of muscle and it didn't do it. I ordered mine online from O'Reilly's. Not sure what the deal is.
I used pliers to pop mine in.
Same thing with my Pontiac g6. I had to order a rubber one from bushing fix online
Better make sure the ebrake is on as well. Was underneath my FX4 snapping the plastic piece in and engaged the gears and if it wasn’t for my pops jumping in and mashing the brakes it would have ran clean over me. Scared the living shit out of me. Don’t make the same mistake I did and I wasn’t on a hill either
Also ;
Use tire
chock
i just had this happen yesterday with my blazer because the ebrake doesnt work, nobody to hop in it i just got lucky and got out of the way just in time. i had a block under a tire as well shit went right over it, dont think ive ever been that scared in my life
And in the last 50 seconds of the video I mention about safety and jack stands, ramps and Jack safety but I guess I forgot to mention about wheel chocks and the ebrake also a good idea to have someone else they're just in case.......... Also if this video helped you out immensely please like and subscribe as I need way more subscribers to even think about getting monetized. And please tell your friends and family about my channel. There will be a lot more content coming in future.........
Literally happened to me yesterday
Good job. Thanks for posting.
@ 2:00... you are exactly right!!!!! They won't sell you the busing but they will sell you the $400 cable. Bastards- (Peter Griffin)
DeWALTer_White I can 3D print some bushings if you or anyone needs some if they don’t sell them !
Hey I got a 2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5i it’s stuck in drive and neutral could it be the bushing? Because it’s not the transmission
I never saw when you installed.
I did this repair on my 2010 Chevy Tahoe about 3 weeks ago, but last night my shift cable slipped off again. Any tips on how to make sure this doesn't happen again?
I'm not sure why yours failed unless you either used the wrong size bushing or the bushing broke again. Hard for me to say without being there to see it and check it myself........
I would just say try again until you succeed.
@@joeyfix-it1916 got it. Thank you!!
Hey Joey. Any idea why my key fob is stuck in the ignition? It turns over and off just fine but won’t go all the way over to acc and let me take key fob out.
Well depending on the vehicle there is a possibility that there is an interlink between the ignition and the shifter. the shifter must be fully engaged in to park before the key can come out of the ignition.
also try to jiggle the steering wheel back and forth while trying to turn the key in the off position.
Just a thought.....how about showing us how to replace it, not a video after its replaced.
At the time I did this video; I had nothing to hold the camera and needed both hand to do the repair.
Furthermore; this has to be absolutely the easiest repair you could possibly do on a vehicle. If you need more information than what I've given in this video or you need to actually see it being done to understand how to do it then you should NOT work on vehicles or attempt this yourself and have someone else do it................but that's just my opinion!
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Thank you.
@@joeyfix-it1916 if you didn't have any way to hold the camera while you tried to film yourself doing a "simple repair" on YOUR OWN RUclips Repair channel, then you shouldn't be doing RUclips repair videos..........dick.........but that's just my opinion.
I have a Vauxhall Astra 2010. Would this work for my car? I have seen something called bushingfix which fits onto the shift cable. Would this work?
Sorry I'm a handyman and not a mechanic by trade and I've never even heard of that car so unfortunately I can't help you on that. What I would say is to watch my video closely all the way through then look at your linkage and see if it looks similar as far as ball joint and cup configuration maybe even measure it. The repair kit is cheap and might be worth a try if it looks similar. Also I have never heard of "bushingfix".
Smallest one works great on 2013 suburban I decided to add safety wire also called mechanics wire .041 tightly around the shifter lever and the shifter cable because pushing kept breaking
How the hell did you get the smallest one to fit on the suburban I'm having hell of a time with it
Hey, I have a 2005 Pontiac G6 with over 200k in miles and the bushing keeps wearing out. Like every 6-8 momths. The kit doesn't cost a lot but I'm wondering if it could be a bigger issue or if it's just general wear and tear? Any input?
That seems like excessive wear to me.
I would try to put some type of lubricant in there maybe a grease of some sort.
If your transmission is hard to shift into gears you could have a bigger issue possibly within the transmission. The next time you have to replace them I would leave the one disconnected off the transmission and go through the gears on the shifter and see that it and the cable are operating smoothly without any drag from the transmission. Definitely going to need some process of elimination here....
Just did this yesterday on my 04' FX4 $14 for 2 kits, did both ends of the cable with those bushings
103m95g nice. I'm glad to hear that it worked out for you. I'm glad I could help.
Does it fit for opel astra g 99' automatic transmission?
I have no clue as I am not a mechanic by trade and have never even heard of that car. Unfortunately you will have to look and see for yourself.
Not sure about yours. this video is specific to my vehicle and some information in the video MAY pertain to your vehicle. I just used pliers to squeeze the plastic bushing into the ball cup then onto the shift linkage ball stud. I also added some lithium grease.prior to installation.
Would you be interested in purchasing 3D Printed Bushings custom made to your Specifications?
@@Custom3dPrinting4U why would I?
I already fixed it and will probably never need them again.
are the plastic bushing easier to install than the rubber bushing & is there a special tool to snap the rubber bushing into place ?? i have a chev p30 1985 can't find any info on how to install for this model
nick diaz I'm not sure about the rubber bushing but on the plastic one I just use channel lock pliers to squeeze it into the ball cup then squeeze that assembly on to the ball stud
@@joeyfix-it1916 tried it doesn't work. 2009 gmc Sierra. Same part #. I'm just destroying the plastic bushing trying to get it in. Ended up using a metal cotter pin .
But how do u know which one to use?
I did it by just trying them. If your trying the wrong one then it won't fit. Try it in the ball cup first. If it doesn't fit then it's too big; If it falls out then it's too small! ( And watch my video all the way through so you don't miss anything.)
(Also like and subscribe so I can get inspired to make more helpful videos). Thanks.
Thanks man, perfect
Glad I could help. Much more content coming soon.......
This is my problem. The old one will not stay on the transmission linkage but is still on the end of the cable. My first task to solve is how to get the old one out. This video did not show that so not much help here.
Use a pick and pry it out of the socket.
@@joeyfix-it1916 Thanks. I'll try that. No matter what, it's going to be hard to deal with because there is not much slack in the cable and the catalytic converter is right next to it, being in the way. I may have to disconnect the cable from the last mount to let it come down enough to get to it........to work on it. It's going to be a pain, and I was just wanting to see someone take one out.
@@igoski1582 fortunately for me the insert was totally gone I guess it disintegrated or dry rotted and fell apart so all I had to do was pop in a new insert and pop it onto the ball end........
@@joeyfix-it1916 It seems, most just fall out, creating their problem, so almost no one is showing taking one out. I did find one guy taking one out.........but he was doing it on his WORK BENCH. And he still struggled for several minutes with it. After seeing that, I know getting the old one out is not going to be quick and easy. Thanks for your effort and video to help.
How do we drive it up a ramp if our transmission linkage cable is disconnected?...Hmm I'll tell my cousin to get it out of park with his hand.
Just be careful not to run over the person that's doing you a favor..........or you can go the way of jack and stands.
I have a dumb question "WHERE DID YOU BUY IT"
It was an auto parts store.
I believe it was Pep Boys auto parts.
@@joeyfix-it1916 Thank You!
Lifesaver!!!! Thank you
Matt Trask your welcome.
glad I could help.
Glad I could help you with that. Please tell your friends about my channel and PLEASE, PLEASE PLEASE like and subscribe; its important to me as I need to eventually get monetized through RUclips so I can bring more videos in the future. I have alot of videos that I need to edit and upload hopefully in the near future.
What Material Are Your Bushings?
I think there plastic or nylon.
You said you just used a pair of pliers the instructions say to use a C clamp and a 916 socket I've been having a hell of a time it. I may need to just get out the old pliers and give her a squeeze. Cause this is bull crap.
Yeah, good luck getting a c-clamp up in there to do that.
Pliers are way easier and that's why I used them.
I did say in the video step-by-step what I did and how it works for me so I would assume you should be able to achieve the same result. I ended up having to do the same thing on the other end of the cable underneath the shifter in the center console. I believe I did a video on that as well and if I did I will try to edit and post it soon.
A Houston shop tried to charge me 590 for replacement.... Hell nah
Lol he said ballshaft giggity
I think if you can show how, instead of talking about it, would have been more helpful, thanks anyway.
Unfortunately that's easier said than done when you're laying on your back under a vehicle trying to hold a camera and record. It requires two hands to get the job done; one to hold the pliers and one to hold the parts that you are trying to assemble. I thought I explained the procedure pretty well on my video and all of the positive comments that I have received would appear to agree. Obviously ; we are all different and we all have different skills and different levels of experience.
It sounds like you're not confident in your comprehension of my explanation on how to do the repair. If that's the case I would suggest seeking a professional or at the very least someone that is capable of assisting you in completing this task.
I tried these pieces on my Toyota. Don't buy them. They will not absolutely work