I have a '95 Legacy L wagon, AWD, 5-speed with 241,000 miles. I just had another 60,000 mile service performed which included replacing the differential/transmission fluid. When I bought the car a couple of years ago (with 175,000 miles), the shifter was really loose. It shifts just fine, but there was a ton of play. A mechanic who checked it out at the time said that it was probably just missing a bushing. Anyway, it's worked just fine so I haven't messed with it.

 

Well, now it seems to be a bit looser. For example, when I put it in 5th, the shifter goes all the way to the right of the opening. Also, I'll get a little bit of rattling from the shifter when I'm cruising in 4th. It's not jumping out of gear or anything, and the shifting action is still smooth. At first I thought it could be the new fluid, but I wouldn't expect it to make that much of a difference. Any ideas?

 

Thanks

 

Adam

Most definately sounds like bushing, time to get a FSM and dig in.....

You will definately find this thread of interest...it sounds exactly like your problem, and it describes how to fix it. Good luck

 

Kevin

Definitely check out the thread listed in the previous reply. I posted some of the pics I took when I repaired my shifter on my website. The address is listed within the thread.

 

If you have specific questions, let me know. I just did it a month or two ago.

 

Matt