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replaced shift rod bushings, shift rod still rubbing on driveline coupling

Old 10-01-2015, 10:00 PM
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replaced shift rod bushings, shift rod still rubbing on driveline coupling

I just replaced my shift rod bushings a couple of months ago and it fixed the problem until today. The shifter is vibrating violently at times, especially around corners, hitting a bump in the road or starting from a light. I have not looked under the car yet but I can't believe there worn already.
The car is also vibrating a little more than normal when at a light, does anybody think it could be motor mounts or tranny mount? I was just under the car flushing the radiator,changing hoses,thermostats and fresh coolant. I glanced around with a light. I didn't notice any fluid leaking from motor mounts. I didn't look at the shift rod because I thought that problem was solved.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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Sounds like mounts to me---simple test put the car on a lift have your counterpart play with the accelerator while you are under looking at the drive train---wada you see??
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Thanks Plutoe, that's kind of what I was thinking it might be. Going to try to get under it tomorrow. The car was involved in an accident before I bought it. Not sure the prior owner replaced the mounts-judging from the work I saw done on it. Thinking about replacing the transmission mount as well. Do you concur?
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Got mine swapped. For those who don't have clocks that are considering, this is a GLC part, goes straight on without any problems.





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