Automatic Transmission Shift Cable Bushing Part Number (Inside console)
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I don’t but they have a dorman kit at O’Reillys that has a bushing that will work
You need to take a hard look at the one on the other end of the cable as well because they both deteriorate over time.
Just a little bit of a plastic safe lubricant goes a long way for things like that in your ignition switch every now and then if you can think to do it
Those things never fail at a convenient time.
That last statement sounds like one of those yeast infection commercials...”When you don’t have time for a yeast infection...”
Like some woman’s going to say you know the kids are in college and you’re retired Frank ...maybe now I can have that yeast infection I’ve been thinking about
You need to take a hard look at the one on the other end of the cable as well because they both deteriorate over time.
Just a little bit of a plastic safe lubricant goes a long way for things like that in your ignition switch every now and then if you can think to do it
Those things never fail at a convenient time.
That last statement sounds like one of those yeast infection commercials...”When you don’t have time for a yeast infection...”
Like some woman’s going to say you know the kids are in college and you’re retired Frank ...maybe now I can have that yeast infection I’ve been thinking about
The one underneath was replaced about 1.5 years ago, it actually broke when it was with my mechanic, which was amazing timing. I actually already had the bushing as I was planning to swap it.
This one wasn't so convenient. I had just driven the LJ about 25 hours over 2.5 days from South Louisiana to the Elephant Hill trail in Utah. About an hour into that trail, in 4low and 1st, I lost the shifter. Found an uphill spot, wedged rocks under the tires and figured out the console issue. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't anxious at that time.
I had the opportunity to install some brakes on the front of a TJ Unlimited. The owner asked us to check and repair the rear brakes as needed. Our inspection revealed Mopar parking brake shoes in near new condition at 80,000 miles on the rig. Out of adjustment which we corrected. During the test drive, I asked the owner how he liked having a working parking brake?
No idea, I never use it.
Really? Well, have you noticed when you try to take it out of park when the rig is parked on a slight incline that you have to yank it out of park and it makes a big popping sound under the rig?
Yeah, does that all the time.
Yeah, you're not being nice to the shifter, shifter cable, cable bushings, and the parking pawl.
That gets me a blank stare.
I continue explaining that he should hold the foot brake any time he is parking, set the parking brake, release the foot brake to let the drivetrain relax against the parking brake and then put it in park. Doing so will save wear and tear on a lot of valuable parts.
Oh, great idea.
My drive apron is sloped. He backs it out and parks it there when we open the gate to get him out of here. When he goes to leave, I watch him yank it out of park, big pop from the parking pawl, no foot on the brake.
Yep, my lesson and advice were completely useless and wasted. The part I didn't understand was just how proud he was of NEVER using the parking brake.
@Username I think this might be what you are looking for: https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/automatic-transmission-shifter-bushing-inside-repair.79927/
I appreciate it. I did find an oem part for the JK, is $10 delivered. Once I confirm it works, I'll add that part number to this thread.
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