This style of shifter is known to seize & break, and its proper use isn't intuitive (despite the instructions molded into the knob), so it commonly breaks when used after a long period of disuse. To clean & lubricate it, first disconnect the transfer case end of the link bar with a prybar between the link bar and the t-case lever. The bushing simply snaps onto & off of the nipple on the lever. Then loosen the pinch bolt, and raise the upper shift lever. It's NOT necessary to remove the shifter boot from the floor, and since the screw wells commonly fill with dirt, just leave it. Then remove the pivot bolt from the top of the shifter (1" or T-55) and lower the assembly. It's also NOT necessary to remove the detent plate, but it & the shifter assembly should be cleaned with degreaser (Simple Green or Purple Power) and a stiff-bristle brush.
Recently, Dorman has begun offering this shifter as 600-602; ~$90 on
Amazon. The steel link bar, which is specific to the t-case type, is not included. The plastic bushings are in
this kit, along with a clutch MC pushrod eye bushing.
![01.jpg This style of shifter is known to seize & break, and its proper use isn't intuitive (despite the instructions molded into the knob), so it commonly breaks when used after a long period of disuse. To clean & lubricate it, first disconnect the transfer case end of the link bar with a prybar between the link bar and the t-case lever. The bushing simply snaps onto & off of the nipple on the lever. Then loosen the pinch bolt, and raise the upper shift lever. It's NOT necessary to remove the shifter boot from the floor, and since the screw wells commonly fill with dirt, just leave it. Then remove the pivot bolt from the top of the shifter (1" or T-55) and lower the assembly. It's also NOT necessary to remove the detent plate, but it & the shifter assembly should be cleaned with degreaser (Simple Green or Purple Power) and a stiff-bristle brush.
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Recently, Dorman has begun offering this shifter as 600-602; ~$90 on [url=http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-600-602-Shift-Linkage-Truck/dp/B003SZ3COU/]Amazon[/url]. The steel link bar, which is specific to the t-case type, is not included. The plastic bushings are in [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CO76QA/]this kit[/url], along with a clutch MC pushrod eye bushing.](https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/909299/fullsize/01.jpg)