VW Shift Cable Saver: Changing the front to back cable end bushing from inside the car

[@JermaineMarcus]

This kit was such a great purchase. I had no idea how “old” my shifter had become until I swapped it out

[@HellaMeiste]

It has been 4 years since I replaced this bushing of my TTQ from Deselgeek, nothing is happen but all GOOD, great & solid still like a champ. Did you know how much dealer want to rob my money to repair this shifter? They asked for10K ! Since then I declared to NOT VISIT or TRUST ANY VW/AUDI DEALER in the world. Thank DESELGEEK ! Honestly thank you.

[@turkeyboyjh1]

The worst part is if you asked them for

[@HellaMeiste]

@@turkeyboyjh1and since then too I’ve been maintaining my 2 Audi and BMW myself , I’m not a mechanic but lesson tobe learned as it seems I did to the engine, suspension etc and my neighbors are thinking I’m a weekend mechanic 😂lol)*

[@pete1729]

I was deeply gratified to find how easy this was to do. First, drilling the hole was no big deal. Once I curled the carpet down and out of the way the actual drilling took less than a minute. With the bushing on the shift lever, I was able to hook it on the cable end and lift it into a fairly convenient spot to push it the rest of the way onto the bushing. Then with the lever part way out and angled a little I was able to get the circlip pliers through the hole. Once the circlip was on the bushing I pushed it with a screwdriver into its groove. The whole operation took maybe 90 minutes. Thank you DieselGeek, your kit and this process saved my ASS.

[@SittingBearProd]

Guys, I bought this kit a few days ago for my 02 TT & installed it in an hour. WOW the car feels brand new, I’m extremely grateful & amazed 👍🏻

[@ralphflores3324]

Thanks for posting this, I was wondering if this would work on my 2000 Audi TT.

[@Cryptogazillionaire]

What issue were you facing

[@IAmScottCH]

You all should get an award for this technique.

[@velosiped135]

Just completed your fix to my 2002 Audi TT ALMS tonight. Your bushing kit and instructional videos are brilliant and saved me HUNDREDS of dollars! My front to back shift bushing disintegrated and left me stuck in 5th gear and a shifter flopping around. I decided to change out the side to side shift bushing while i was at it. I took both front seats out, as it's only 4 allen bolts each side, and I really can't imagine doing this fix with those in the way. The center console and cupholders came out as well. I'm definitely not a mechanic, but I like to do some minor repair and maintenance work on my cars where I can, and I was able to do this job. The side to side bushing was the toughest for me, as the bushing is a tight fit to the bell crank arm. I was able to get it on by inserting two long shank screwdrivers through the side of the shifter housing, and pulling and pushing on either sides of the shift cable eye and bell crank carefully. The toughest part of the front to back bushing installation is getting the circlip, and then the end clip on the bushing through the tiny 1 1/8" hole with pliers. The video says you don't need the end clip, but I felt more comfortable reusing it. You're definitely going to want one of those long flexible, magnetic grabber tools for when you drop the clips down into the housing. This job definitely requires some very tedious small access space work, but it can be done and it will save you a ton of money. I'm going to buy an extra kit for my other TT as a backup. Bravo DieselGeek!

[@ralphflores3324]

Thanks for posting this, I was wondering if this would work on my 2000 Audi TT.

[@zacharywiggins3768]

You can also use a stepped drill bit, put it in 4th gear, drill it big enough to remove the clip and pull the shifter out. Then enlarge the hole if needed

[@stephenhancock2974]

Whoa Andy! After my venture into refurbishing my front and rear suspension that I was so happy with (and still am) I went out for a shake down cruise and lost all but 2nd gear. Local shops predicted a range of $400.00 to $4,000.00 US to repair/replace the transmission! Armed with my recent Andycharger confidence I said what the hell and decided to go for it myself. After a monumental search I located a firm that offered a bushing kit for everything from the engine bay to the shifter. The engine bay was CAKE but the shifter tree rebuild required drilling a 1 1/4" access window and an embarrassing number of tools whose names I won't drop! Trust me it was an ordeal just holding my breath while manipulating bushings on the shifter pins and slipping cable eyes over the bushings and then forcing the retainer clips on . One poor move and retrieving those parts through that 1 1/4" access window and it would have been back to the drawing board for plan "B"! Well "SUCCESS" on the parts installation and on to the gear alignment process which sounded harrowing but turned out to be a breeze. Shakedown cruise was a complete and I took the time to tune in the adjustments which now has the shifting working tighter and smoother than before! Still Andrew, you get the credit because without gaining the confidence from you videos I would never have taken this on, THANKS! *Credit goes out to DieselGeeks as well. The Deluxe kit for the Audi TT MK1 was dead on. I know one comment was an upset statement about the cost of the it but the cost of your parts package was a fraction of what a shop would have cost me for this refurbishment, so THANKS!

[@billyp.7889]

Superior installation info and excellent customer service; this is what separates, the quality Diesel Geek products from the other brands! Thank you, for providing repair kits like these; to fix the common VW Mark IV failures and save us money, in the process! I wish I had known about this alternative install option; before, I did the install on my Turbo S New Beetle! :) I did my install on a lift; dropped the exhaust and removed the bottom plate of the shifter box.

[@Voss2120]

This is a great video. Saved me a ton of time. Makes you wonder if the service hole on the right side of the box was overlooked by engineers.

[@Hilaireg1]

Excellent instructional video, took my time and got done. Needed the extra screw. Had to dremel a slot and used a flat tip screw driver and a litte heat to get it out. Saved a ton of money..THANKS!!!

[@79Cutlas11]

You're a life saver! Driving my TT to work this morning and the shifter just went completely dead! Towed it home, took it apart to find out WTF Audi. this would be such an easy fix if that box came out topside, already drilled an access hole when I found this video to order the bushings.

[@matthewbowers7143]

Very Clever!! This saved a ton of time and effort to remove exhaust and work under the car. I got it done pretty quickly even after dropping the small pieces several times. Thanks for having the kit available.

[@dydxeq0]

Thank you so much. Can't believe how easy it was to fix with your product. Thanks a million! 2003 Audi TT

[@d.j.speight4819]

Thank you so much for this VERY informative video. I ordered your bushing set, and followed your instructions in the video, and got my Jetta back on the road. I saved a lot of time and money by using the method you described.

[@lferron9900]

Just ordered the kit as mine broke again. Did this fix about a year ago by finding used shift cable and transferred the grommet. Was able to do it from above w two guys and like four pairs of needle nose pliers. Telescoping magnet and grabber for the fourteen times we dropped the parts LOL. This will be way easier once the hole is drilled. I am sure we stressed the used grommet transferring it, hence the one year life of the fix. Also nice touch in incl the sckt-hd cap screw as we did strip the torx last year apparently. Not completely but may be drilling it out this time. Great kit. Was thinking similarly of lathing a part. Can’t buy this part separately at dealer.

[@lferron9900]

I got my part and was able to coax the cable end onto the bushing thru the 1-1/8" hole w a large screw driver. Was pretty qwik process. Snap ring went on really easy, was not sure it was on right b/c it was so easy. Took about 20 minutes. I had torn down prev and then reassmeble the trim today. Had much more trouble fighting the foam insulation and it pushing my lighter socket up out of the hole. Great product and great video!

[@lferron9900]

Ordering the first gear getter. CAnt hardly get it into reverse!! Btw, the front back bushing is going strong and was easy to put in last year.

[@junkscirocco]

Thanks for posting this video, I must've watched it 3 times before realizing I drilled the hole on the side of the shift box too far forward. Was still able to get the snap ring installed. Thank you again and keep em coming. BTW, I purchased your kit and my GTI shifts beautifully.

[@johnmar1622]

cool, i got these for my s3. and worked like a racing car, very tight and precise.

[@ivyl65]

I have researched for 2 days when I came across this...THANK YOU

[@TennesseeArborist]

Wow your videos are some of the BEST I have ever seen concerning VAG Automotive. Well done my friend. Thanks too Keep rockin!

[@brettmoro4258]

If anybody had an issue with getting out the old bushing I was able to take mine out with ease after hitting it with a blowtorch. Be careful not to set anything on fire though;)

[@threeputtpar6927]

The old "it can't stay fastened if it's liquid!" Love it.

[@dieselgeekdotcom]

Razor blade then peal it away from the hard plastic

[@danilobolanos8524]

Gracias. Por tu explicacion logre salir de una emergencia con mi golf mk3

[@anghelandrey2159]

Donde compraste el anillo cico de plastico?

[@MessiahRightHere]

Thank You!! God has given you creative and wise ideas. Thanks for sharing

[@tonygarcia6614]

great video.i hope this is my problem.my 2000 jetta was not shifting to all gears all of a sudden. when i got to my neighborhood and tried to shift i had no gears.had to push it home. will check out more in the daytime

[@randoboggsdeepin8803]

Ordered the bushings and y’all have a how to video 🤙 hell yeah

[@timothymcglothlin4534]

I currently have this kit, and the front to back bushing is the last one to do. I believe mine is still connected, but it does have some play. If I were to drill the hole, could I pull up on the shifter then disconnect the linkage? Kinda like the reverse of the installation. I want to finish the install, but dropping the exhaust/heat shield isn’t happening lol.

[@jm71681]

You mentioned the only way this works is if the cable is already disconnected. With the access hole drilled, can you disconnect the cable from shifter? I think mine is still connected, but I'd love to take my center console apart once, do everything, then just button it up for another 100k miles :)

[@dieselgeekdotcom]

You can replace the front to back cable end bushing from the top if the bushing has not fully separated, however you'll need to remove the retaining clip and pop the cable off the bottom of the stick before the stick will lift out. -tyler

[@jimdeesmusic]

Thank you so much for posting this video It work great for my TT saved me a boat load of money the parts you make worked perfect

[@joshuahutchinson7426]

I just ordered your bushing set I should get it by Saturday thank you for the video

[@ladron13mx]

Thank you for the help today, i got the gti going. Everything is good and smooth.

[@ladron13mx]

@@dieselgeekdotcom Thank you, next weekend will be in his new home 🙂

[@brianklauk88]

What if your front to back cable bushing still has a remnant that keeps the existing cable ring attached? I'm having trouble removing the cable end ring from the existing bushing from the 1-1/8" window I drilled. Did I hear you right that in my situation, the window option from the top won't work? Do I instead have to do this job from the bottom by removing the exhaust, etc.?

[@brianklauk88]

Actually, I got it disconnected through the window and the driver's side holes using a door trim removal tool from the driver's side. on to the rest of the job!

[@klajdibraka9799]

I stripped the bellcrank screw but I'm sure I applied more torque than the video shows. The thing won't budge. How did you do it so effortlessly? Does it unskrew to the left or right??

[@rubbermalletman]

If the front to back is not completely toast, is it possible to disconnect it after drilling the access hole? and then replace it as shown in the video?

[@cheknocksya]

Thanks for these vids you are a gentleman

[@andresmiranda8729]

Can someone please help me. I can't find a fix for my help. When I shift into first the shift knob moves to the right like if its in third once I let it go. what can I do to make it not look like it's in third when I'm in first gear is it a bushing issue and if so which one.

[@eddiecooper5986]

Thanks you for the video...Sons Audi tt is back on the road!!!

[@bennygreene1421]

Mine feels like it could use a bushing, shifts okay but a little fussy. 2002 vw golf 5 speed

[@silviotorres4363]

Hello, I have a 2012 MK6 GLI. I just took my center console out and notice my bushing came off and saw this video. I purchased your bushing and wanted to ask if its really safe to make a hole on the passenger side of the shifter box so I don't have to take down the whole thing. A buddy of mine wants to take down the whole thing but this seems like a great idea to just shave a hole. Please let me know if you this works on my make and model.

[@chrislareau8110]

Can you install on my '02 Beetle? I would be happy to pay for this service.

[@davidbuchanan3541]

My 3rd is really hard to shift into even with the car not running ,could be a bushing problem or more of a clutch fork issue?

[@CoupeDominic]

I have a mark 6, is it similar? (Manual)

[@fuadrozaly]

What’s the part number for the 5:59 bush (yellow color) ?

[@dieselgeekdotcom]

First Gear Getter. Our solution is here: dieselgeek.com/collections/vw-shifter-bushings/products/first-gear-getter-for-vw-mk4-golf-jetta-new-beetle

[@Gdljal24]

Hello I have a 1998 MK4 TDI and it has the older version of the Shifting cables I believe they’re MK3 however do you have the whole kit for it?

[@marinosr100ify]

great video, just ordeed a kit, hello from Australia

[@chrisharkins862]

I just bought a golf. I am having an issue with it being REALLY stiff going side to side. What could my problem be and do you have anything that will help me fix my issue?

[@egarciaegm]

Puedes proporcionar el # partes de todos los bujes, los de abajo y afuera de la caja. Gracias.

[@zednrissa]

Is the Allen screw to replace the torx on the side to side included in the deluxe mk4 bushing set?

[@juanantonioanderson9566]

Que referencia tiene el casquillo de plástico que va con el cepo de la palanca. Gracias

[@dieselgeekdotcom]

Can you email us a photo of the piece you're inquiring about please? sales at dieselgeek dot com

[@babisfoititis]

In my mk4 5 speed new beetle, my lever moves side to side when i am in gear..in neutral all is ok, and front to back is ok either in neutral or in gear. I ve adjusted the cables several times but nothing happens. What could be causing the problem?

[@kazsiddique1]

can you do this from inside the car? you have to take off the interior centre console trim?

[@adriancuevasarana6202]

The tool to make the hole what size is it?

[@prostatusbro]

Why a 1.125" hole saw, and not bigger?

[@dudaavixx5677]

When I came to the unscrewing moment, mine was completely stripped out... I have some doubts about the drilling tho.. If I drill the head off, won't the rest of the screw be stuck inside the mechanism? Will I need to make a new tap or things like this? Thank you!

[@zednrissa]

I can’t seem to find what size I need to drill the head off the torx that holds the side to side. Mines is completely stripped when I opened her up.

[@richardreis1016]

Hello i have a question maybe u can help i have a 03 jetta 1.8t we just replaced the trans but we can get the gears align right now 1st gear is where reverse should be and i have a lot of play in the shifter with the side to side and even when we put the pin in shifter it still has some side to side move meant will u be able to help me out i dont wanna keep spending money on stuff people think is wrong with it

[@Bumincs]

You are absolutely awesome my friend!! I apreciate so much your explanation. I was really sad when realized that need to die under my TT quattro. Thanksgod I've seen your video.. you're master!! Keep It Up! THANK YOU

[@MessiahRightHere]

I have a question. Where did you all get the bushings from? I am in Birmingham

[@dieselgeekdotcom]

Our webstore is dieselgeek.com

[@ivyl65]

What is the thick black ring around the shift ball? I need that as mine is worn

[@ivyl65]

I was trying to send 2 pics of where I'm at and the ball socket , which is pretty worn.

[@arisgirou5910]

Great video thanks for making it. I'm watching this because my MK5 5 speed only catches 3rd and 4th gear. Side to side and reverse was very tight when it got cold. Frist night below zero and the gear box froze. I tried to go into reverse and something snapped. Now side to side is like butter but I can't get any other gears. Only 3 and 4. Anyhow, great video, I need to figure out what part seized and broke in the bloody gear box. Any insight would be very helpful :)

[@bmwm5651]

Hello, the piece of my seat leon fr mk1 has broken. Do you ship to Spain? Or could you provide me with another web page that they send to Spain, thank you very much and a lot of good videos, a greeting from Spain has helped me a lot

[@adriancuevasarana6202]

Hi, can you send the kit to Mexico?

[@zednrissa]

What size bit is needed to drill the head off the torx that holds the side to side? Mines completely stripped when I took off the middle console. Thank you in advance 🙌

[@zednrissa]

dieselgeekdotcom I appreciate you. Thank you very much. 🤙🏽

[@klajdibraka9799]

Did you get an answer? I have the same issue.

[@alanpickering4497]

Hi I have trouble getting into 6th gear from 5th on my 2010 sharan 7n. I replaced the clutch recently and followed your cable alignment guide which gave me all the other gears accurately. Before my new clutch it was sometimes a bit hard to get 6th but not so hard as now. Any ideas? or should I adjust just one of the cables again? many thanks

[@alanpickering4497]

@@dieselgeekdotcom Thanks I will check this

[@alanpickering4497]

@@dieselgeekdotcom the distance seems equal from 3rd and 4th to neutral. Could it be a bushing problem at the stick end of the mechanism? Thanks

[@brianivings4486]

Hi can u help got 1998 golf vr6.gear stick got play.also shiftr towers got movment.goes into to gear just stick wobbly. Any idea s.cheers

[@SibusisoZikalala-vl3ch]

What size is the c clip used on the cable bushing ?

[@dieselgeekdotcom]

15mm. 9/16" works if you lost the one included with the part and you're looking for a locally sorcable replacement.

[@davidsimpson1275]

just had new clutch and gearbox on a mk4 golf but now struggling to get first gear can only get it if I push down a little on the gear stick all other gears are fine enyone got eny ideas

[@jordanppcautomotive6034]

I have a 2007 Jetta it has an automatic shifter that is giving me problems. It’s hard to come out of park and to go back into park, any idea what’s the cause

[@robertoambriz3250]

Jordan PPC AUTOMOTIVE I have the same issue with my 08 vw Jetta . Just replaced the neutral safety switch and still not working ... will try to check the shift interlock next .

[@tdoro887]

Anybody know if you're suppose to put some type of grease on the bushings Side to side and 1st gear saver) or the ball of the shifter? I have an Audi TT. Great videos ,saved hundreds$$ changing the side to side and 1st gear getter.

[@basssnatchingadventures8168]

Where did you get the right bushings? I’ve looked everywhere and was told I have to get a whole new cable

[@basssnatchingadventures8168]

I bought one and it fixed it thanks

[@westside8085]

Where can i find the bushing for the ball for a 09 mk5, is it in your website

[@cachorro2426]

hi guys i need to replace my 200 beetle shifter cables bushings where can i get this bushings ??? can some body please tell me where can a get it?

[@djyouston]

Hi, i am trying to purchase this bush from your website but in country choice i cant find Oman (my country) , can u support?

[@RandomlnternetGuy]

Drilled a hole. Used a flathead. That sirclip was a BITCH to put on. Like 2 f%%%$^ hours of losing the clip in the housing and fishing it out

[@joelarambula9767]

Where can i buy the shiftee bushings and the lever

[@Bigfoottheape]

Would anyone happen to have the part number by any chance? for the bushing?

[@sharlfleetwood9234]

@dieselgeekdotcom how long will it take for the bushing to arrive, what can I do for a temporary fix to drive to work and back?

[@lalopez1221]

I used cable ties to hold mine together until I was able to find the damn part! Lol it took me 2 times to get them on their correctly without coming apart again but after the second time it lasted me a good month!

[@estevanvaldez437]

I did a 02J conversation on my 02A ... do you guys know if there shorter cables ? Mine are fairly long

[@estevanvaldez437]

Also to mention it’s 1980 mk1 Mounted the box inside

[@ScottMcentire-q1x]

How do I find the kit?

[@dieselgeekdotcom]

dieselgeek.com/collections/vw-shifter-bushings/products/cable-saver-replacement-cable-end-bushing-set-for-mk4-golf-gti-jetta-new-beetle-audi-tt

[@catherinebobby5937]

Hello Jim. Steve here, 2008 Beetle Convertible 5 speed, I just received your bushing kit, however did so assuming my cable had come of in the Box, I Gained access from removing center console, appears both cables are still attached, shifter gets hung up when moving forward back etc, So, its with Mechanic now (he has only deduced from moving shifter some) says just buy 2 new cables that we are having trouble finding, Q: does the actual cable ever break? or is it 1) the Bushings in box , or could it be2) the transmission cable side Black connectors of which are (available?) replaceable I believe ? Things went bad when I was quickly shifting from 1st to 2nd, Thanks Greatly appreciate your help, Steve

[@Camh1968]

same issue with my audi tt . Can you send me that buck and circlip ? I will pay for for it. Cameron

[@bayrem2583]

thanks

[@marionande5593]

Buenas noches no sé nada inglés y entendí como hacerlo perfectamente bien

[@adriancuevasarana6202]

Lo que no entendí fue... el buje el lo vende o solamente es un tutorial? Porque no quiero comprar todos los bujes que me imagino vienen en un kite... otra, el seguro para el buje ya no se requiere?

[@jorgehernandez2933]

Where can I get this bushings. I try everywhere and nothing. I have 2001 ve Jetta

[@jorgehernandez2933]

Jetta 1.8t

[@gplusgplus2286]

Anyone selling these bushing kits in Europe???

[@bbogdanmircea]

very nice video

[@ve7yan]

This video explains how surgeons remove appendixes.

[@kamm4498]

buen video, pague 800 pesos xkambiar, esa pieza..lo kise aser yo mismo y nopude

[@adriancuevasarana6202]

En Mexico no venden el buje

[@MRA-ud4mf]

Hi!, good afternoon, could you help me? please?, I have some question about mechanism, in my car the gear shift is similar like this, but in your video you have a yellow shift that enbones whit the part that you assemble on minute 8:06, Is this one piece with the lever? I do not know if I broke this shift, but I do not have connection betwen shift and plate. And I can not move my car in reverse. Thanks for video

[@MRA-ud4mf]

Thank you!

[@ivangutierreze.6417]

i did mine taking out exhaust. 😑

[@williamjones1077]

The Volkswagen dealership gave me the wrong bushing, way too big. What is the proper bushing I should ask for?

[@williamjones1077]

dieselgeekdotcom they want 146 bucks for the whole cable, 4 bucks for the bushing.

[@williamjones1077]

dieselgeekdotcom yeah it figures, of course it couldn’t be a simple fix!!🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for taking the time to speak with me.

[@Ben83vm]

Thankyou

[@KM-bu8ec]

Brilliant!!!

[@noureddinelatreche2675]

tankyou

[@marcos.maitamcdonaghdaniel1874]

use a shoelace and pull it on bud save your fingas n time n energy lol

[@troydubose5663]

Will this work for a 2011 Jetta with a manual shifter?