G50 flanged shifter bushing - how to press in?

BrakeL8 · 09-23-2018, 02:48 PM

I've read a dozen or so threads on here but have a question regarding how one gets this in there?

I have it lightly lubed w/ moly but don't think i can hand press - do I need to buy some autozone special simple press for this or make something w/ some flat 1/4" plywood and a bolt that I slowly tighten to ensure it goes in?

Mine grenaded while getting the car ready for rennsport- and I have exactly ONE spare - so really can't afford to break it!

Thank you so much

john walker's workshop · 09-23-2018, 03:04 PM

Start it on an angle and work the rest of the lip in with a flat blade screwdriver. Clamp the housing in a vise so you can push on the bushing. I trim the notch out a bit so the shaft can clear it easier on reassembly. Loop a long zip tie around the shaft so you can pull it up while you aim it into the bushing.

BrakeL8 · 09-23-2018, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

Start it on an angle and work the rest of the lip in with a flat blade screwdriver. Clamp the housing in a vise so you can push on the bushing. I trim the notch out a bit so the shaft can clear it easier on reassembly. Loop a long zip tie around the shaft so you can pull it up while you aim it into the bushing.

thanks so much- my old was so brittle that I have fears of snapping this one - didn't realize one in decent shape should be able to be molded off angle like this.

the zip tie tip is genius - again I want the cutout facing down to allow for the shaft/rod to clear? (bentley manual has it w/ the cutout facing up - which makes no sense to me)

really appreciate your help

jlex · jlex's Garage

As I recall when I replaced mine about three years ago, it wasn't all that hard to install. Just start at one point and gradually move it in by hand going 'round the bushing.

BrakeL8 · 09-23-2018, 04:10 PM

jlex - thanks, was able to do it as soon as I tried going in one piece first.

John- the zip tie tip was amazing. THANK YOU. I was able to simply loop a long tie around the rod- and putting upward pressure holding as far back as it would go in the cutout and then w/ the shifter assembly all the way forward go down at a steep ~45 degree angle while simultaneously putting upward pressure on the rod via the tie and go directly into the downward oriented notch in the bushing flange.

This is an incredible tip as I remember it taking me 90 minutes of frustration last time yet I did it in under a minute this time.

Then slide the assembly all the way back to ensure the rod was in while still holding the tie, cut the tie and pulled it out and then final alignment of the base and attachment of the shift rod.

Amazing tip- really appreciate you taking the time to share it with me!