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Old 05-22-15, 12:00 AM
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Exclamation Loose shifter

On my fc rx7 my shifter is really loose and shaky. I'm not sure how to fix it and it's hard finding 3rd and 5th.
Old 05-22-15, 12:58 AM
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it may not be your only problem, but at least a part of your problem is the bushings.

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Old 05-23-15, 05:28 PM
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It may just be the bushings. See this link: Mazdatrix FAQ - 86-92 Shifter Bushings

If it is not the bushings, then you are probably going to need to take it to a professional transmission repair shop.

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Old 05-25-15, 08:48 PM
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i had this same problem and ordered the shifter bushing kit from mazda trix and now it feels awesome! they have great instructions too
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i had this problem in my 300zx, there was so much play in the shifter, when it was in gear you can move the shifter like it was in neutral, anyways i just popped some new bushings in and it fixed my problem , was still some play but there was a huge difference in it after i swapped the bushings out
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Could also be the Shifter Springer Part: M501-17-465,
I ordered the bushings and the shifter spring, have to drop the transmission to install that one tho.
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