1999 Dodge Ram Repair Question
Asked on September 19, 2011
Shifts sloppy
I have a 99 dodge ram 1500 v-6 with 200,000 miles. It has a 5 speed manual trans. It has been shifted so many times the shift lever is very sloppy. (it is hard to find the gears) could you tell me how to fix this
Asked by KennethbeasleyAnswer
Replied on September 19, 2011
check the linkage. Chances are the nylon bushings are worn out.
Replied on September 19, 2011
Suspect wear in shifter ball and socket see diagram
Replied on September 21, 2011
you can not buy the bushings you have to buy the whole shifter assembly from a dealer for 200.00 dollars. however the bushing {rubber} around the shifter was worn. after much thought I replaced it with a piece of rubber hose. works great for now. poor boy fix
Replied on September 22, 2011
American fabrication at its best!!! I'm glad you fixed it.