1998 to 2005 W163 ML Loose Shifter Repair Kit

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Problems here can cause shifter to stick in park and key stuck in ignition. Watch the video below!

You can not believe how much trouble a loose or missing shifter rod bushing can cause. There are two of them under the ML320, ML430, AND ML500 W163s.   If your shift lever feels loose or is rattling, that is an almost sure sign that a bushing (or both)on the transmission shifting lever or the console shifter has disintegrated and fallen out. New replacement bushings are cheap, but just try to get one installed in on some of the levers on some up alongside the transmission tunnel or below the shift lever itself. Due to the age of these cars, the bushings are now failing at an alarming rate. It is much better to replace them BEFORE they fall out! Watch the YouTube video below. Kent will explain the challenges in dealing with different bushings and how the different tools in this kit are used. Ryan will explain how much time and grief you can actually save by using these tools. 

1998 to 2005 W163 ML Loose Shifter Repair Kit
$82.25
SKU:
TRS-MLSHIFTBUSH
Free Add-Ons Included:

1996 to 2006 Automatic Shift Bushing Replacement Instructions On Demand Video

Product Details

See why you can not do this without the special tool.

Watch the video above to see kent install a new bushing in an ML320. This model is tough because of the driveshaft running alongside the transmission. This will make you a "believer."

The kit includes the following:

  • Custom shift bushing tool for green hard nylon bushings
  • Special clip removal and installation tool
  • Two Green hard bushings
  • One soft, narrow bushing ( black )
  • Video instructions are included in the YouTube video above as well as the free on-demand video included.

Note: Most ML320, ML430, and ML500 models will have two green bushings. Some of the early models have a green and a black bushing. We are including two green and one black bushing in this kit to cover all installations.

For your information, the green bushing measures: ( In the groove) 15.4 mm OD, 9.46 mm ID, width 9.90 mm

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