shifter oil level
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shifter oil level
Did a quick search, no results. I am replacing the shifter bushings and have a question. What's the correct fill level for the shifter?
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There is SUPPOSED to be oil in there, but over time it all drools out into the transmission through the shift rod passage.
IIRC per a Mazdatrix video a long time ago it's supposed to be about a shot glass's worth. I always just filled until the level was halfway up the shifter block.
I always used to leave 'em dry because, hell, it was dry before, right? But it does make a noticable difference. My '81's shift action feels almost like a Miata.
IIRC per a Mazdatrix video a long time ago it's supposed to be about a shot glass's worth. I always just filled until the level was halfway up the shifter block.
I always used to leave 'em dry because, hell, it was dry before, right? But it does make a noticable difference. My '81's shift action feels almost like a Miata.
Last edited by peejay; 08-26-21 at 07:37 PM.
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t_g_farrell (08-27-21)
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Mark, which upper plate are you describing?
The interior trim (plastic with boot)? That will pop out, gently grab it from the furthest back back point and pull up and it will slide out and away from the radio/clock/hvac trim.
First put in neutral then....
You will then see a rubber boot/cover, peel this back to expose the shifter 'plate'. This is held to your transmission with x3 10mm hex head bolts (6mm thread). Remove the three bolts and your whole shifter will pull straight up and out, you will encounter some resistance as your 'centering spring' flexes away as the shifter slides out.
You will see upper and lower bushings and small wave spring type washers to add some preload. I have been happy with the new bushings I got from Atkins.
Actually, DreamInRotary Youtubes channel is the perfect reference, here he is showing how to install a Miata short shifter, but bushing replacement is essentially the same.
The interior trim (plastic with boot)? That will pop out, gently grab it from the furthest back back point and pull up and it will slide out and away from the radio/clock/hvac trim.
First put in neutral then....
You will then see a rubber boot/cover, peel this back to expose the shifter 'plate'. This is held to your transmission with x3 10mm hex head bolts (6mm thread). Remove the three bolts and your whole shifter will pull straight up and out, you will encounter some resistance as your 'centering spring' flexes away as the shifter slides out.
You will see upper and lower bushings and small wave spring type washers to add some preload. I have been happy with the new bushings I got from Atkins.
Actually, DreamInRotary Youtubes channel is the perfect reference, here he is showing how to install a Miata short shifter, but bushing replacement is essentially the same.
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