[2peej]

Does anyone have this tool that would be willing to post a few close-up pics of the bushing pressing ends of the tool. Also maybe a few dimesions, I believe I can fab a set of these cheaper than buying. I need to be able to do this on the trans. in the car. Thanks

 

[1984babybenz]

I used this tool for mine.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w12...transmission-shifter-bushing-tool-helper.html

It works well for the bushing right below the shifter. However, there isn't enough room to do the front bushing with it.

 

[Turnpike]

i used some Vaseline and channel lock pliers

 

[2peej]

Well I used several ideas and came up with what is pictured below. Worked perfectly for the shifter bushing which was what I needed to replace. Anyone who knows the limited space inwhich to work will appricate something simple. This is self aligning and needs only one wrench to tighten the bolt. Using it on the trans would require more room as any of the other tools. If the trans or whatever you need to put the bushing into is out of the car it's a snap. Anyone interested in making one I will be happy to supply dimensions. I'm a machinist so it was easy for me, a lathe was needed but not much else, drill and tap.

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[Nfsjunkie91]

I used a large socket and a c-clamp to do this. It was a little more difficult (not self-aligning) but it worked well. Since I was replacing the bushing on the transmission and had forgotten to do it while it was out of the car, I had to drop the pan and remove the selector linkage. Philips screw to take out the ratcheting spring piece, and a hex screw to remove the gear selector linkage. Just a thought.