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mikeroy420 · 04-23-2003, 09:48 AM

How do you lube the shifter? I tried looking it up, but couldn't find anything. What do you use to lube it? Is it difficult to take a part? Thanks.

nrcooled · 04-23-2003, 12:49 PM

I have an s13 so all of my steps will be for that model:

1. Unscrew the shift knob (righty tighty, lefty loosey)
2. Take off the center console cover (it just pops off)
3. Now you will see the rubber boot. It is held in by four 10mm bolts. remove thouse
4. Slide boot up the shifter (it may get stuck on the shift lever just use WD40 to get it off
5. There is a second smaller boot that goes around the base of the shifter. Just peel it back to reveal the shifter seat.
6. Now you can add tranny fluid to the shifter

Use 75w 90 tranny fluid to lube.

Any further questions just PM me. Or post. Or whatever makes you feel good.

FYI Chilton's Manuals will be your best friend

Keisuke · 04-23-2003, 03:19 PM

sorry to jack the thread, but this might be the funniest tread i have ever seen!

Jesse

*AceInHole* · 04-23-2003, 03:21 PM

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Originally posted by nrcooled
FYI Chilton's Manuals will be your best friend

Chilton's manual makes a better acquaintance. FSM makes a better friend.

rancid240 · 04-23-2003, 11:23 PM

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Originally posted by mikeroy420
How do you lube the shltter? I tried looking at it, but couldn't find anything. What do you use to lube it? Is it difficult to take a shlt? Thanks.

elevator · 04-24-2003, 02:33 AM

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Originally posted by mikeroy420
How do you lube the shifter?..... What do you use to lube it?

Let your girlfriend ride in the middle!

240 2NR · 04-24-2003, 12:56 PM

If you're talking about adding transmission fluid, the much easier way (versus pulling the shifter) is to open the filler hole on the side of the transmission. If you plan to replace fluid then you can use the drain plug (much like that for the oil) to drain the trans fluid and then close it, open the filler plug and use a small pump (like $6) to fill the trans back up with the "lube" of your choice.

If you remove the shifter there's the chance of tearing the gasket, plus those bolts are a PIA to get at.

VVV FSM tranny pic VVV

04-23-2003, 09:48 AM	#1
mikeroy420 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Age: 44 Posts: 479 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	How do you lube the shifter? How do you lube the shifter? I tried looking it up, but couldn't find anything. What do you use to lube it? Is it difficult to take a part? Thanks.

04-23-2003, 12:49 PM	#2
nrcooled Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Turn 8 'bout to get rolled by a SC'd ITR Age: 45 Posts: 1,849 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have an s13 so all of my steps will be for that model: 1. Unscrew the shift knob (righty tighty, lefty loosey) 2. Take off the center console cover (it just pops off) 3. Now you will see the rubber boot. It is held in by four 10mm bolts. remove thouse 4. Slide boot up the shifter (it may get stuck on the shift lever just use WD40 to get it off 5. There is a second smaller boot that goes around the base of the shifter. Just peel it back to reveal the shifter seat. 6. Now you can add tranny fluid to the shifter Use 75w 90 tranny fluid to lube. Any further questions just PM me. Or post. Or whatever makes you feel good. FYI Chilton's Manuals will be your best friend __________________ '91 hatch w/ SR Sold; '03 Evo Sold 401 HP; '03 MS Protege sold; '00 Evo 6.5 TME Sold 300HP

04-23-2003, 03:19 PM	#3
Keisuke Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: representing 203 in the 301 Age: 43 Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sorry to jack the thread, but this might be the funniest tread i have ever seen! Jesse __________________ 2003 subaru impreza wrx sports wagon

04-24-2003, 12:56 PM	#7
240 2NR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 1,131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you're talking about adding transmission fluid, the much easier way (versus pulling the shifter) is to open the filler hole on the side of the transmission. If you plan to replace fluid then you can use the drain plug (much like that for the oil) to drain the trans fluid and then close it, open the filler plug and use a small pump (like $6) to fill the trans back up with the "lube" of your choice. If you remove the shifter there's the chance of tearing the gasket, plus those bolts are a PIA to get at. VVV FSM tranny pic VVV __________________ Steve 93 240sx FB currently very clean and for sale