Auto trans linkage question with pic 68

[runningman]

Took apart my shifter linkage to clean and zinc plate.  Anyone know if this white bushing is supposed to be pressed all the way into the bracket?  thanks

[runningman]

I am assuming it is but you know what happens when you do that

[RD]

yes it is. if you look at your setup, that puts a "other than stock" angle on it which can mess up your shifter linkage position.  When your shifter is out of adjustment that does not too good things to your valve body (i.e. half in half out of D or 2 or 1) let alone other shifter positions.  All bushings should be mounted properly and show no extreme amounts of wear.  Too much wear in your bushings will thrown off your shifter linkage positioning and possibly cause internal valve body problems which leads to bigger problems later.

to make it short, flush that bushing or it could cause you bigger problems later.  They sell replacement bushings from the dealer still, though they do not look like the originals, they still will work.

[runningman]

awesome, thanks!!  matt