Classic R107 SL Repair Series Part 10: How to fix a Loose Rattling Transmission Shift Lever

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This is a very common problem due to the age of the plastic bushings on each end of the automatic transmission shift rod. Link to repair kit as shown here: mercedessource.com/store/r107... Link to my full playlist on R107 restoration and repair: • Classic SL R107 Rollin...

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@richardgreene3460 4 года назад

This is one of your BEST videos. Everything you showed is 100% valuable! I just did my 300TD wagon and my 300CD. Taking the linkage out is absolutely the ONLY way to do the bushings AND the warning to make sure you notice on what side the rod goes back into the bushing is valuable too. Again, excellent clear instruction!

@clarkmaskell2031 Год назад

This video was exactly what I needed. I ordered the tool and parts and my shifter works like new. The bushings could not have been installed without his tool. Thanks so much!

@Mercedessource Год назад

Great to hear!

@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn 3 года назад

Nice to see you,working on a gasoline car, for a change,since you are an expert on diesel, nice to see you working on a gasoline car, apply your kowledge, to all these classical cars.

@marcosortolani3639 4 года назад

Thank you!. I need to do this maintenance on my 76 280SE.

@kiksanta2 4 года назад

Thank you!! It's just what's wrong to my car. W124 250D 1991

@davidmortensen3915 4 года назад

My 73 450SLC had both missing bushings. I got the nylon bushings and really struggled to replace them until I got the tool...

@TravellerGuy 2 года назад

One of the great videos explanation, God bless

@Chuckyd26 4 года назад

Great video Kent! You forgot to mention that this can leave you stranded if theyre so bad that the car wont start in P or N.

@pierre-emmanuelaugustin2970 4 года назад

Have a 560 sl (in fact 4 w107), had no more plastic bushings, watched the video, get sceptic about real utility of tools but order them with bushings. Just did the 2 in less than 30 mn no pbl, a real pleasure. Without the tools, maybe doable...but have to admit I have no idea how. Money very well spent !!! Thanks kent ... and so glad with your new 560 sl repair series Just love them

@Mercedessource 4 года назад

Hi Pierre, thanks much for the great feedback. Kent

@driveonthestraightpath2138 2 года назад

@@Mercedessource where are these bushings located?

@Aalenezi83 4 года назад

We love you!!

@stammelblindarcher4477 4 года назад

Thanks!

@351kostakis 3 года назад

Fantastic

@bagerton 2 года назад

My Hero

@suzairyibrahim8168 4 года назад

Will it be the same process for W124?

@Mercedessource 4 года назад

Yes - the same bushings are used on similar style levers. Access of course will be different.

@unimogman404 4 года назад

Hi Kent , André from Kingston , Ontario here. I have a 1985 300D with 420,000 km. I have a loose shifter problem ; would it be the same ?

@Mercedessource 4 года назад

Hi Andre, Yes it would be the same. Kent mercedessource.com/store/automatic-transmission-shift-rod-bushing-replacement-tool-kit-new-bushings-included

@overlandingtundrak9833 4 года назад

Hello. Could you tell me the kind of transmission oil I need to put in. I need to ad oil and want to make sure to get correct one.

@Mercedessource 4 года назад

You did not say the make and model of your car, but you can easily find this information in your owner's manual or by doing a web search. Plenty of info our there on every car.

@dannylakatos5599 Год назад

I bought this from you but the bushings are solid plastic not nylon or whatever is in this video and the bushings are literally impossible to get in. Even with the tool. Are these the right bushings ?

@Mercedessource Год назад

Those are the correct bushings. Make sure your holes are clean and not rusty. Sand the edges smooth on the metal. Did you use the grease supplied? You can also heat up the bushings in hot water to soften them if it is cold.

@lt.columbo5919 2 года назад

You mention that when the bushings are broken...that is a "dangerous situation"...Is that because the transmission can jump out of gear?...for example...jump out of park into drive or reverse?

@Mercedessource 2 года назад

Most common issue ismthe transmission will not go fully in park and can slip out. I have seen a couple of wrecks where the Mercedes rolled down an incline and smashed into something.

@RockawayCCW 4 года назад

All my old Mercedes have sloppy shifters.

@Mercedessource 4 года назад

Wait until you see Bruno my 1986 420SEL! Videos coming soon...

@Nclrwst 3 года назад

What is your website?

@Mercedessource 3 года назад

www.mercedessource.com. Just use the search box for both tech help and to order parts, videos, and DIY manuals.

@Nclrwst 3 года назад

@@Mercedessource thanks a lot, a friend is giving me a 1985 380SL. I am very excited about it although I don’t have mechanical skills, but I am going to try to restore it.