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Posted by Aaron (92 SE Auto) on August 29, 2002 at 23:07:21:
In Reply to: Do a quick write up and I'll cite you on my FAQ page. Thanks n/m posted by Bryan on August 29, 2002 at 22:06:14:
--------------------------------- Repair of the 89-94 Maxima shifter linkage bushing. Part #: 34552-D4000 This repair will tighten up your shift selector and linkage. It will make it so you don't have to tap the shifter if you want it to go into gear. First, go to your dealer and say, "I need a shifter linkage bushing. The part number is 34552-D4000." Pay your $1.50 and be on your way. Make sure your exhaust is cool because your hand will be bumping it during the repair. I just put a fan pointed straight at it and the exhaust was plenty cool enough after 10 minutes. Jack your car up or drive it up on some ramps so you can easily get to the catalytic converter part of underneath your car. Get your phillips screwdriver, a 10mm socket, and drive and remove the heat shield directly above the catalytic converter. There are 5 10mm/phillips bolts. You might need a universal joint socket to reach a tight place. Now, try to slide the shield towards the rear of the vehicle so that it will expose the 90 degree joint at the bottom of the linkage. If the shield is still in the way, go ahead and remove the bolts on the heat shield directly above the catback resonator. Once this is loosened and/or out of the way, then you will be able to get the catalytic converter heat shield out of the way. Now, get some needle nose pliers and remove the cotter pin that is holding the linkage arm and washers in place. Once removed, note the way the washers go. For me, there was no bushing up there because it rotted off. But if there is, remove the old bushing and clean the area a bit so the new bushing will easily slide in place. I squirted a little brake cleaner up there and wiped it a little. Now, put the new bushing in place and put the thin washer on first and then the thick washer next. Then, put the cotter pin back in the hole. This might be a little struggle, but you'll get it. Now that your done, go through the gears without turning on the engine. Make sure everything is good. Bolt the heat shields back up and you're done. --------------------------------
Please read over it and make any changes you see fit. Thanks.
Tools: jack, jack stands or just ramps, 10mm socket, phillips screwdriver, and needle nose pliers