How to Replace the Gear Shift Cable Bushing on a 2007 Toyota Corolla

[@Scarecrow6143]

Have a 2003 Corolla. The cable/grommet apparently gave out as I was backing out of a parking space effectively leaving me stuck in reverse. A little creative backing and I got it out of the way into another parking space. I called the Toyota dealer (4 blocks away), explained the problem, and was told it was likely the a disconnected shift cable. To have it towed the 4 blocks, parts and labor would be $800-$1200 and 5 to 7 days to get it done. Then I found this video. Had my buddy come take me to the parts store and rounded up some tools, returned to the car and in about an hour was all fixed and ready to go. Can't remember exactly what the grommit cost, but paid for it with what little pocket money I had on me. Roy, you and this video saved me a TON of money and prevented the dealer from putting the screws to me. THANK YOU!!!

[@leahro1980]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! Single mom here, stuck at work with no one to call ... I fixed it (temporarily) and can at least get my children and get home!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@FortyBurger4FSU]

Same! I was able to slide the linkage back on the shifter to get me home. Ended up getting the bushing from the Toyota dealership and his video helped me fix it for good! 😂

[@chitown1966]

Thank goodness for you doing this video. I just had this problem and called the local dealership and was told they don't sell the bushing, but I can bring it in for them to look at it. I bought a replacement bushing for under 10 dollars and fixed it in just a few minutes. I saved a few hundred, I'm sure. Thank you!!!

[@peterauratango9981]

Thank you so much for your detailed video. My granddaughter had just spent $1,500 replacing fuel pump the night before and she cried when she tried to move her car under carport because the transmission was not responding. She was traumatized, she has low income and couldn’t afford a transmission repair. You are an angel 😇 it cust my husband $12. For the part an lubricant ❤

[@benhauoli2097]

You are an angel! I got out from surfing & I couldn’t get my car in gear. I called a friend & he told me what it might be & I looked up your video & was able to do a makeshift fix in 10 minutes, until I can get the little black rubber piece. Thanks man!

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching 🤙

[@Buck__420]

Very low volume

[@basketballguru9879]

Yeah I fixed mine with a rubber band until I got the little piece 😂

[@Hmg161]

Thank you so much! Your video helped me avoid paying $200+ dollars and towing it across town. I can't thank you enough for uploading this. ❤️

[@TheRichNewnes]

OMG I am so glad I found this video. This just happened to me and I thought I was looking at hundreds of dollars in repairs. Took off the plastic trim around the gear shift and I could see that the cable was simply off and the bushing was gone. Simple fix. All I have to do is order the bushing and install it and I'm good to go. Imagine how many people don't know this and end up taking the car to an unscrupulous shop were they will charge for a new cable, labor or who knows what. Thanks Roy, you're the best!

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@forrestgossett]

Mahalo! 2007 Corolla just quit shifting TODAY! And after ‘only’ 191,000 miles. This saved me from being ripped off! Many thanks

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@dolly2844]

Wow! That many miles I have 70,000 plus That means my car will last some more 😊

[@nsgswitchblade1455]

I’m @ 304k miles & this happened to me. Hopefully this is the problem & I’ll fix it this afternoon!

[@DeepakVerma-oc4pb]

Superb instructions. Worked perfectly for me. Bought parts from Orileys for about $14 with tax. That's all. Thanks much

[@coinshot1424]

Roy you are an angel. My shifter popped off and I had no idea what was going on. All the shops told me it was gonna be a huge job but it wasn't. You have no idea how thankful I am.

[@armandoperez8653]

Roy THANK YOU SO MUCH! You have no idea how much I appreciate you. This video save me $600 or more. I thought it was the starter. My car would not turn on. And the gear stick was gliding up and down. The little rubber was all broken up. 20 minutes doing the repair and it is working like a charlar! Thanks again. Blessings

[@lovecats-09]

Mahalo Roy! Even being a novice I was able to follow your instructions and fix my 2007 corolla 🤙

[@Hillrunner50]

Dude, Mahalo for this video! This is exactly what happened to my 2007 Corolla. It is now fixed. Thanks to you!

[@muradabdulrehman5173]

Thank you so much. I followed your step by step explanation to fix my 2007 Corolla that had same exact problem.

[@VictorHuang88]

Thank you from Singapore! Did this repair on a 2007 Corolla Altis thanks to your great explanation video!

[@RoysGarage808]

WOW all the way from Singapore! The gear shift bushing/grommet is a common problem on a lot of different cars! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@loov1]

I would like to thank you for taking the time to make this video. I had the same problem and it indeed was the bushing wearing out and disintegrating. The most helpful part was when you recorded yourself reinstalling the new bushing. I was struggling with that part until I paid attention to your technique. Note: WD40 as a lubricant works great as well do not try this without some type of lubricant.

[@yvetteromero3902]

Very much appreciated. I found your video and did for six dollars what some crazy mechanic wanted to charge me $150 for!

[@hanssafari7614]

They charged me $275😂

[@mnmz2]

Thank you! Happy 2003 Corolla owner 🥰

[@magallanesohana1323]

Thank you for this video please keep up the great work love your videos very well made Aloha from Oahu Hawaii

[@RoysGarage808]

Born and raised on Oahu! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@magallanesohana1323]

@@RoysGarage808 you know what I didn’t see the 808 and I really felt that presence even though the local slang talk wasn’t present during the video but I just finished that exact repair had to save the daughter from a panic situation being stuck in Kaneohe and we are from Waianae so good thing dad has a mechanical background and was able to manually shift it into gear just to get her home but again mahalo nui loa for all the help and aloha have a good day such beautiful day today well there was some overcast here in Waianae which is rare we usually dry here on the west but I can’t complain we living in paradise again aloha and mahalo

[@Thunder_Dome45]

Thanks a lot. I was very nervous when the car wouldn't shift. I thought OH BOY a $500 fix.

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@richardstell8099]

Thank you sir $4 bushing 😀

[@chuckpoz1968]

Great Video ! 🤙 my only Q ? No metal clip needed to hold part on ??

[@georgeh1352]

A very common problem with Toyota and I dare say other makes. Toyota suppliers have obviously gone for a cheap design linkage to cut cost. My friend was stuck with this problem on an open road with no idea of fault repair nor indeed location of fault. Thanks for the video.

[@tammyrodell1927]

Thank you. You saved me a towing fee and labor!

[@brianv1988]

Just got done fixing it with your instructions on your video your description in here with the parts number and tools really help thanks a lot I couldn't find that part anywhere until I want to the dealer it was really easy Once getting the piece

[@charlesdiamonte3886]

Thanks you just saved me another expensive repair

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help thank you for watching 👍👍👍

[@cenllase]

Much appreciated, very easy and detailed explanation.

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🤙🤙

[@LisaJordon-d9c]

Best repair video ever!!! Thank you!

[@mistered1397]

I truly appreciate your video. As others have said, It saved all of us $$$. Mahalo 👊😎🤙

[@bergermaxin]

thanx for the info, great job explaining it. i have this car, so i might be back for more great how to videos

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@superman1251]

Thank you. so much! I was able to fix my car that was stuck in reverse!

[@frantz391]

You've saved a lot of money. Thanks,

[@silverfoxOct_67]

Thank you. This was very detailed.

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🤙🤙

[@Mark-db1ok]

Thanks for the great video Roy! I did the work right along with you on my phone next to me in the car.

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@fionnastanard1211]

Thank you for this!!! I can’t believe I almost towed my car for such a simple fix!!!

[@josenniguilarte6454]

This was very helpful thanks you do very well explaining

[@athosbousvaros1455]

Work perfectly. Thank you.

[@hanssafari7614]

I think the cable didn't come loose yet otherwise you are not able to shift at all , mine on 2003v6 Highlander went to neutral after it broke or the came out of the bushing, but great demonstration and saved the cable from getting loose for many years to drive and shift!

[@cy21492]

Thank you! Had the same exact issue! Also, could not find a replacement at any of the local auto parts stores. A nearby dealership had it. $4.18 for the bushing and problem fixed.

[@MasDouc]

No idea why you took all that apart. I just slipped it in taking the shifter cover off and bam.

[@Farhad_ZKD]

I was thinking the same but wasn't sure. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@ynonser5804]

thanks for the video 😀. mine is okay . i can shift no problem, but the shift handle is sometimes slightly stiff to move . what can i lube to make it smoother (transmission oil is fine). thanks

[@TheArredondoenrique]

you rock! I did it on sienna 2006 and works great!

[@RoysGarage808]

Glad I could help and thanks for watching!!!

[@hectorcastorena4355]

Thanks you. You made it easy.

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@wlc1980]

I was told the grommet wasn’t available from a dealer by someone, only the entire cable. Did you get it from a Toyota dealer? Do you have a part number? Great video!

[@markmorris2517]

Super helpful thanks!

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@GregNewell-dr1zu]

Great video. Thank

[@akitothegeek]

thank you so much dude

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching!

[@SunnyDMolish602]

Thank you so much for this video!!

[@seanfrost2509]

Excellent. Thank you!

[@jarez3781]

Looks very similar to the Sienna shifter bushing. Almost looks just like it. If it is then the dorman 14797 should work. It worked perfect on the 2009 Toyota Sienna I worked on.

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks, that’s good to know! And thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@dhGeekSpace]

Thank you so much for this 🙏

[@williamguardado8368]

good explanation thanks

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching!

[@romualdomartinez7670]

Hi.the shifter on my corolla just slides from p to L. Without stopping on each gear. Is this the same problem as the one on the video?

[@theonlymayhew_2070]

really cool video 👍

[@shelbylifecolors5011]

Godsend! Thank you!!!

[@marksherman9578]

I went to put it into Park . Once I took my feet off the pedal car was still moving. I lifted up brake and turned it off. I think it's still in the D mode? You think it's the same problem as your video? Looking for help

[@zackwhalen5535]

Thank you sir!

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@MrAlexmack187]

Thank you very helpful!

[@terronutube]

Thank you!!

[@Antiko2001]

Does it fit a 2001 Corolla automatictransmission. I have the same issue

[@allenkim8308]

Why do you have to shift gear into Neutral before removing anything and also before putting everything back together?

[@dorianhazel7491]

Hi. I was hoping you could answer a question for me. I have a 2004 Sport Corolla that had a broken transmission shifter cable that needed to be replaced. Is this a piece that can be vandalized by someone if they want to wreck your car. Is it easily accessible? I'm sorry to ask such a random question, but I'm hoping someone can let me know exactly where the cable is and how easy it is to break? Someone recently vandalized my car and I am worried they may have come back and broken the shifter cable. Thank you to anyone who might be able to help me with this information.

[@dolly2844]

So about how much that cost? My car was just towed to Firestone to fix it tomorrow! The neighbor told me exactly what it was! If I would it see this video earlier I would it done it myself! 😂

[@zekea5324]

THANK YOU

[@frankiebeonthemap8221]

Could you use any other solution for lubricant?

[@thomasmotley5449]

The cable/bushing went onto the shifter shaft so easily, I wonder why it doesn't fall off. You said you'd "snap" it on, but I didn't hear any snap. Looked like you barely pushed.

[@charlesdjissou1887]

Please I'm having serious issues right now with my Toyota Corolla 06 gear box, even bought a new gear box still having the same issues please help me I have spend alot of money am tired 😩 the issues is that i can't reverse and it only select gear 2

[@krazer808]

Would this be the concept for a highlander?

[@RoysGarage808]

Yes. Thank you for watching 👍👍👍

[@JCproductionspr]

Will it work for toyota corolla 2003?

[@fordexplorer4758]

I have a 2011 Corolla and my automatic shifter is kinda stiff to put in drive

[@apriljoymarasigan5409]

how about to mazda 323 familia is that the same

[@limukohu928]

Mahalo my 2001 tundra shift cable bushing just broke

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

Those rubber grommets Seemed to be a weak point For Toyota But easy enough to fix

[@RoysGarage808]

haha Toyota’s are just popular here. Thanks for always watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@rayaj1000]

What size of the grommet

[@sjmahal5]

Great

[@frankiebeonthemap8221]

Nah but my car wouldn’t even turn on nd I was still faced with this problem 😫