Tips for fixing a broken shift cable linkage with replacement bushings

Fixing a broken automatic transmission shift cable usually requires replacing the entire cable assembly. Dorman’s OE FIX shift cable bushings save expense by allowing the replacement of just the failed bushing. In this short video, Nick shares some valuable tips to help you use these money-saving kits correctly to make a professional, hassle-free repair.
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[@DJC21wood]

I’m a female and because of your video I did it myself. Thank you❤

[@DormanProducts]

So glad to hear we could help you!

[@p4thoma]

Did you have to remove the cable from the car first?

[@DJC21wood]

@@p4thoma No, I did exactly how he explained it in the video

[@p4thoma]

@@DJC21wood thank you! I was able to do it as well!! Saved me a lot of money 😁

[@TheAlphaBette]

@@DJC21wood I'm working on mine today, thanks! 👩🏻‍🔧

[@ogcreeps]

Thanks for the water trick. I couldn’t have done it otherwise. I ruined the first bushing trying to force it on with a c clamp

[@javiermoreno4477]

2014 ford escape 1.6L dorman 14057 worked for me. thank you

[@DormanProducts]

Hi Javier, glad we could help!

[@jhanna14]

This what I needed. Thank you

[@blueox588]

Worked on my 2013 LTZ Tahoe. It took less than five minuets. I felt a snap when I put it on the cable linkage using the pliers and another snap when it went on the lever by just pushing it on. Also, I did NOT use the hot water technique because of getting two in the package. Good Luck

[@saragomez9749]

Thanks. This really helped

[@DormanProducts]

So glad we could help Sara!

[@douglasblanding3320]

This video helped big time thanks 💪🏾

[@DormanProducts]

So glad we could help!

[@juliomontenegropalomino1715]

Gracias amigo, help me a lot

[@DormanProducts]

Great to hear Julio!

[@georgeanderson9957]

On my '14 Silverado the part where the bushings go is a lot wider than the one in the vids. Replacrment bushings aren't deep enough to work.

[@tbirdslot69]

Got part number 14104 for a 2012 yukon xl. Will not stay on the linkage arm pin. Tried both bushing in kit, did the warm water trick. Easily pops back off. Looking at amazon reviews, it really looks like a junk product

[@DormanProducts]

Hello, thank you for bringing this to our attention. I will pass this along to our quality team.

[@jamessouthern5702]

I'm having the same issue, did you find a solution? I'm getting really frustrated now.... Thanks

[@bille5399]

8 months and no response.

[@whitesrepairs1836]

Put a e-clip on it.

[@blueox588]

It worked easily on my 2013 Tahoe. It made a snapping feel when it went into the linkage and I felt another snap when I pushed it on to the linkage leaver.

[@janetlynnpaschall1667]

#awesomeness!!!!Thk u!!!!

[@DormanProducts]

So glad we could help!

[@smartervilleonroute66]

Great tips. Can you put those on the package? I destroyed part 14104 now I’m trying part 14041. I hope the tapered end holds. Not confusing at all.

[@TheAlphaBette]

I've got the 14041 kit, wish me luck!

[@jrtaylor2601]

Mine still slips off. Not every time as before but certainly not an acceptable fix. Any further advice?

[@DormanProducts]

Hi JR, is the bushing not staying on the pin of the linkage, or is it coming out of the cable end?

[@jrtaylor2601]

@@DormanProducts it was not staying on the pin. I ended up fashioning a metal clip (with a hole for the pin). So far so good.

[@theoamos4335]

@@jrtaylor2601 can u please tell me what you put to hold it ? My replacement bushing still pops off the pin !

[@Billythekid42069]

@@theoamos4335 probably a small cotter pin

[@marc-andrethibodeau]

Same here! Keeps coming out from the lever pin. How did you guys worked it out ?

[@dustinpope7996]

I bought this kit and was able to put bushings in the shifter cable end but it keeps popping off of the trans

[@DormanProducts]

Hi Dustin! If it is falling off the pin on the trans, you will want to warranty that bushing.

[@lorena8595]

Hi!! Waned to ask repair kit to replace the bushing is also compatible for 2015 Cadillac ATS 2.0t AWD luxury?

[@DormanProducts]

Hi Lorena, unfortunately we do not list that bushing for that shift cable.

[@rjamaio]

must cut the end off with the handle flush and use a 1/4 inch E Clip which you can buy at Home depot. If you take the shift cable off you'll notice that there is a large groove. When you put the shift cable on, you can slip the 1/4 inch E Clip on with a screw driver. Without it, the shift cable won't stay in place.

[@Juday1960]

Hello, does it fit 2013 GMC Sierra 2500HD? Thanks for the video

[@DormanProducts]

Hi Juday, This part will fit your vehicle as long as you have a 6 speed automatic transmission. www.dormanproducts.com/p-132250-14104.aspx?year=2013&make=GMC&model=Sierra%25202500%2520HD&parttype=Auto%2520Transmission%2520Shift%2520Linkage%2520Bushing&origin=YMM

[@tylerduvall6923]

Won’t work lol it’ll just slip off

[@edwardwilliams3498]

Can you tell me which of your products is made for a 2012 Cadillac Escalade Premium?

[@DormanProducts]

Hi Edward, Check out here www.dormanproducts.com/applicationguide.aspx?year=2012&origin=YMM and input your year, make and model for recommended parts for your vehicle. You can also call Dorman Products Customer Service at 1-800-523-2492 or e-mail at [e-mail].

[@edwardwilliams3498]

@@DormanProducts thank you!

[@37davidc1]

Do you have a kit that would work on 04 volvo s60r 6speed manual?

[@DormanProducts]

Hello, unfortunately we do not. I will let our product team know of your new product idea. Thank you!

[@georgetsi6363]

Hello does it fit to opel astra g 99' automatic transmission?

[@DormanProducts]

Hi George, unfortunately It does not. I will let the product team know of your new product idea.

[@alexharmon7325]

2011 silverado with 6 speed trans I used 14104 on the lower cable and it keeps falling off like it's not the right one but it said it fit when I bought it from the autozone I work at

[@DormanProducts]

Hi Alex, if the bushing is snapped in and that is staying but the bushing wont stay on the end of the rod, then you would want to warranty out the bushing.

[@jlem8270]

I have the same problem

[@thebhodges1523]

Same. Bushing is on but keeps coming off the lever over short amount of tjme

[@marc-andrethibodeau]

Same problem here! It keeps coming off the lever! How did you guys worked it out ?

[@brandonlee1835]

Same problem. I don’t think warranty is the answer

[@evachronister2315]

Will this part #14104 fit a 2004 gmc yukon denali xl?

[@DormanProducts]

Unfortunately, it will not.

[@shylynnh2971]

Can glue be used to keep it from popping off..

[@DormanProducts]

No, we don't recommend any glue/adhesive to be used.

[@jamessouthern5702]

Other than drilling a hole and using a cotter pin to hold it on, how has everyone else stopped the cable from popping off of the shift linkage? Pics of you got em please...

[@JR-jv4nx]

D is d all this and it still pops off

[@jamessouthern5702]

Gonna try replacing this Auto Trans Shifter Cable Lever - 2001-2013 Chevrolet Tahoe

[@zacharyjarrett43]

Same problem. Piece of junk part. Stupid ass GM could have made the selector arm threaded in order to thread a bolt on and then there wouldn’t be a cheat piece of plastic doomed to failure. But in typical gym fashion they don’t care

[@AMA-Arellano]

My new part pops off too. So annoying. My wife has had to call me 3 times away from work because the new part pops off. The inside of the new pushing should have a bump to clip into place with the transmission shifter

[@jamesconerly1039]

@@zacharyjarrett43 Same thing with my 2009 Jeep Wrangler with 22,000 miles.I am paranoid of being stranded everytime I drive this vehicle.WTF??? who designed this shit???they need their asses kicked!!

[@calvinwoodard7917]

i put these bushing in but it keeps popping out shift cable bar what can i do

[@DormanProducts]

Hi Calvin, you will want to warranty out the bushings through your retailer. I apologize for the inconvenience.

[@haryodhbir]

And how do we use the retainer clip provided with the kit?

[@DormanProducts]

Hi Haryodh, which kit are your referring to and what vehicle are you working on?

[@haryodhbir]

@@DormanProducts 14104, chevy impala 2008

[@chijova7735]

What part number is the shifter cable linkage bushing for a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 4X4 lt?

[@DormanProducts]

Hello! Unfortunately we do not offer that part for your year, make and model vehicle. I will let the product team know of your new product idea. Please check out this link with all the recommended parts we offer for your year, make and model vehicle. www.dormanproducts.com/gsearch.aspx?year=2005&make=Chevrolet&model=Tahoe&origin=YMM

[@danieljensen2427]

Will part #14104 fit 2011 Silverado

[@DormanProducts]

Hi Daniel, part # 14104 fits all of these 2011 Silverado models: Silverado 2500 HD- 6 Speed Trans. - Upper Cable Silverado 3500 HD- 6 Speed Trans.- Upper Cable Silverado 1500- 4 Speed Trans. -Upper Cable Silverado 1500- 6 Speed Trans. -Upper Cable Silverado 2500 (Mexico)- 4 Speed Trans. -Upper Cable Silverado 2500 (Mexico)- 6 Speed Trans. -Upper Cable

[@danieljensen2427]

So not lower cable at transmission, I put one on drove a little bit and came off about 4th time, comes off at linkage,I put in park,,comes off at reverse on a incline will vehicle will roll

[@garypickrell7702]

What part # for a 2008 Dodge Avenger

[@DormanProducts]

Unfortunately, we do not but I will let our product team know of your new product idea! Thank you! Here is a link to all the parts that we do offer for your vehicle. www.dormanproducts.com/gsearch.aspx?type=keyword&origin=keyword&year=2008&make=Dodge&model=Avenger

[@WhoGoneStopMe925]

I followed all directions, the piece worked for one day, and now continuously pops back off. It takes almost no effort to slide the cable and bushing back onto the shift arm on the transmission. Why is this bushing so loose..???

[@connorlupton7772]

Ball in the shift tranny side is probably worn out

[@JuanPerez-hm1cu]

Hola soy de Mexico busco los bujes de chicote selector de velocidades ford escape 2008

[@DormanProducts]

Hi Juan, unfortunately Dorman does not make the gear selector cable bushings for that year escape. I will let our product team know of your new product idea. Thank you!

[@rubydoobie9717]

07 Yukon Denali. These are so trash. Not only are they damn near impossible to get the bushing into the flange but the bushing does NOT stay on the pin. It pops off multiple times every single day. Yesterday in the middle of the when while I was backing out of my girl driveway. Booty pipe part

[@BigLos408]

Why don't you show us with the pilers

[@DormanProducts]

Hi Carlos! The video only shows putting the bushing into the cable end, unfortunately it never shows at the end using the slip joint pliers to install the cable end onto the linkage as Nick describes.

[@robertmoody2221]

Do yourself a favor take your shift arm off drill out the the shift pin on the shift arm and just bolt it with a lock nut probably have to grind the head of the bolt too. It will last

[@Mrdubomb]

How about a how to video for the actual part you sell? Very confusing and frustrating.

[@dagodawg70]

I don’t mean to complain but damn I’m frustrated. Where’s the video for part # 14041?? How come whenever you’re looking for a specific video for specific part you get 7,000 videos on something else ?? Part 14104 and 14041 are 2 totally different parts… why not make a video for the corresponding part #..

[@raveneye12]

I’ve waited a week for your 14110 . No instructions in the package and no instructions online. Maybe your help line would not get so many calls if you would put some fucking instructions up!

[@user-zu1sj9gp5m]

Thanks, the product worked so far. BUT, Please don't make it sound like it is easy to install this product from underneath the vehicle. IT IS NOT. IT IS A B****! Just tell the truth that you need patience and alot of it. GH

[@duracol8487]

Ok como consigo esas piesas? Ya me canse de ponerle siptaps a mi yukon jajaja y el cable sale mas caro😢. Part number please 08 yukonxk

[@DormanProducts]

Please visit your local parts store or online retailer to locate this part. We believe it may be Part # 14104 but they will need to confirm which part number you will need to your exact vehicle before purchasing.