Wobbly Shifter Fix - 3rd Gen Toyota 4Runner

In this video, I walk you through the simple steps to fixing a wobbly shifter on a 3rd generation Toyota 4Runner with an automatic transmission.
The bushings can be found at your local dealership: part #90385-11003, or here on Amazon: www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=... 133884 Automatic Transmission Tbar Shifter Shift Arm Bushing Set&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&linkId=86f3075aedda7bb81c884ec7cd36bc1a
Background music is "Summer Breeze" by Tobu. Find it here on Spotify: smarturl.it/SummerBreeze_Spotify

[@phprofYT]

Oh, fun. Two 10 cent bushings and 4 hours later ... fixed. Well done.

[@FayeHadley]

This job should take less than an hour!! I just tend to go into unnecessary detail in my videos and make it look longer than it really is 🙂🤔

[@phprofYT]

@@FayeHadley Actually, I was referring to me taking 4 hours to do it. I should have be more clear in my statement. A trained professional as yourself could easily do it in an hour.

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

@@FayeHadley No Faye, most of us would end up taking half a day doing this and then realize when we got done we forgot to put something back together, and have to take it apart again. You're just more proficient so your time is more valuable...good video young Lady.

[@lincolnmech3273]

Thats the difference between a mechanic versus a weekend warrior mechanic

[@timothydinger9467]

For 6 bucks this has to be the best fix I’ve done yet. I’ve been living with the shake for a couple years and was so tired of it. Thank you Faye!

[@MrSonnydays40]

It's annoying.

[@davepelfrey3958]

It always amazes me how long some people will let these minor fixes go, until it's so bad that you think it's going to fail completely. Way to go Faye for the fix.

[@MadelineStkitts]

Thanks teacher my 25 year 4runner need my diy intervention. A big hug from Puerto Rico.

[@ronkato4114]

Fantastic video Faye! Just fixed the sloppy shifter on my 1997 4Runner using your tips! BTW I met you in person when we gave you the tour of Toyota Headquarters in Plano, TX a few years ago! So proud of what you’re doing to uphold service excellence!

[@loganladwig8709]

After watching this video and watching all these steps being done there's a much easier fix. All you have to do is stick a dime on the right-hand side of the base of the shifter shaft it fits in perfectly it will not fall inside and it is very tight like new. This gal is very talented and yes she did do it for cheap. However I did it much faster and cheaper it only cost me a dime.

[@FayeHadley]

Fantastic!! That's the goal! Easy cheap repairs that work!

[@oarias5158]

I don’t have a 4Runner but somehow I watched the whole video. Even the end with the fluffy chickens. Great detail on your videos.

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you!!!

[@mkIIIsupras]

You and me both have 3rd gen 4runners for a daily and mk3 supra's for the fun cars. That's awesome! Happy wrenching!

[@mkIIIsupras]

And you got sequoia/tundra wheels on your 4runner too! haha Great minds think alike!

[@FayeHadley]

WHAAAAAAT!?! NO WAY

[@JonnyDIY]

These are the best kind of jobs when you can finally get to them. Nagging little things that when you finish, you can appreciate it every time you drive it 😁👍🏻

[@DanielGarcia-zz9eg]

$1.75 for parts. $300 for labor if you take it to a professional. This is one of those weekend jobs where you get your friends together to help out Great information to know

[@Mycroftsbrother]

Just make sure you drink beer after the repair and not before.... many people mix that up.

[@user-hd5pj9li9b]

@@Mycroftsbrother oh I've been doing it backwards.

[@countdowngarage]

Awesome video Faye! Sometimes it’s the little things that ya never really appreciate until you’ve fixed them properly. Every time you shift from now on, you’ll remember and appreciate that repair :) We appreciate your work and the video!

[@alydorris47]

Thank you Faye! I just got a ‘96 4Runner in really rough condition, but a killer deal. I’ve never worked on cars before aside from changing a tire, but taking this on by myself thanks to videos like yours!

[@drgroove7508]

Even though I was searching for ways to fix my manual shifter just wanted to say I really enjoyed watching your video because your attitude and enthusiasm was so awesome. Thanks for sharing ✌️

[@runeandrebergtun8892]

You sound so exited, it's contagious. If you're still wondering..it was meant as compliment.

[@rickproulx6667]

Thank you Faye for this video, my 88 MR2 is doing the exact same thing, and now you showed me the fix!

[@yogib37]

First that popped into my was the center link bushings . Good job great video. Always enjoy watching you and the videos

[@ejshelby5460]

Good to see the old 4runner shifter body is still metal! And; you are such a cool and nice lady!

[@larryleisuresuit9584]

Thanks, My shifter was wobbly and watching Faye fixed it. I told you before , you are awesome. LOL

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

.50 cent bushing fixed my f150! Thanks for sharing your knowledge !

[@ck7cu]

I think i might add this to my to do list since you've given me the courage to do this repair on my 2000 Tacoma pre-runner edition....Thanks Faye

[@markster769]

Thanks for your video...it was 100% useful, I just recently bought a 97 4Runner and being a Ford guy most of my life I was unsure what I was getting into but just by watching your video now I know it's a piece of cake.Again thank you.

[@farmergirlofchickens8779]

Good fix! All my fav’s, mechanical, cheap parts, fixing a chronic little annoyance, learn as you go, admiring the engineering/design, easy electrical connector, and the most fav’s are Faye and chickens. Chicken says,”what’s yours, is mine”.

[@craigginoza6343]

Thank you so much Faye for this video. A 2 hour job took me only a half hour. Keep posting videos on your 4runner!

[@FayeHadley]

Killer!!! Thanks for letting me know!!😃👍🏻

[@fuq2trav-t.r.u.]

Dude! I just came across this video randomly and let me say 1 thing. You're the most detailed, inciteful and descriptive DIY youtuber EVER! Your videos are direct and straight to the point, beating 99% of all the males how-to videos. Get it homie, cheers :)

[@bwrrt32]

Your personality is infectious. Thanks for the help Faye

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks Fahey for video, it helps a lot to understand to change bushings.

[@johnh8917]

No better way to start the week!!! A little faye and chickens!! Thank you!

[@edhenry2111]

i am a master certified toyota tech myself , but i still love watching your videos ... love your laugh !! lol. great video , great job on doing those bushings ..i do them by just lifting the assy up .. and then just blowing everything clean with air hose .. ;)

[@willjimenez3394]

Happy New year’s Faye! Love your videos and happy to see the chickens made it this time 😃🐔🐔

[@michaeld5591]

Most enjoyable, thanks for explaining what you were doing while you work, that one act makes it a lot easier to understand, I’m analytical,

[@whiteywilloby3221]

Just wanted to say thank you. I'm not that tech savvy but this helped so much. It took about an hour and wow it made all of the difference!!!

[@FayeHadley]

Awww thank you!!

[@missesmia2]

This video was incredibly helpful. I was able to replace the bushings on my 1995 Toyota 4Runner and while I was in there replaced the bezel (PRNDL piece) with Toyota part 35921-35190 for 96-98 4runner. Got that part from Lakeland Toyota online took a couple weeks to get here. One thing to note is that the two pin connectors on the top left for illumination and the overdrive switch are very difficult to remove. And the shifter button that flies out when you remove it was not easy to align back into place with the spring with a red end piece on the shifter. It needs to be pressed in partially into the shifter when pushed back into position. It is also good to make sure that you get the shifter back in park P after installation.

[@TomtOm-wx9ym]

Thank you so much this has been driving me nuts for a few years. Like I'm OCD nuts. Its really really been bothering the shit out of me.

[@FayeHadley]

Awesome!!!

[@infocpctrainer]

and I, male of the species, put off a brake slave cylinder replacement because I thought too tough, I am now humbled by your excellent video. I'm going for it in new year, thanks for inspiration

[@HumbleMechanic]

Well well well!!! I am super happy you made this video. I may or may not have a project with this same issue. And how about that pocket screwdriver!!!

[@FayeHadley]

HEYYYYYYYY!!! Fancy seeing you here ;) Ha ha! Glad I can finally be a help to YOU for once!!!

[@1969ttu]

Thanks a lot for this, at 320k I am a victim as well - not for long 😀. I see you have already done the cup holder swap from another year, well worth the effort. If you haven't already done it, there is a rear suspension recall on these 1998 models. Rear seat is brutal. Had mine done in 2014, no charge at Toyota dealership 😎.

[@houstontexas7069]

Good job. Seems daunting to tackle but good to know how to fix it.

[@cheovannyoropeza9494]

Thanks Faye just finished this with your help. Feels so good.

[@FayeHadley]

HECK YES!!!!!!

[@captainfancypants4933]

i had a 95 pathfinder and i Loved the Heck out of that thing, I took it through everything off roading and never got stuck in the 3 years I had it. I bet the 4runner is just as awesome.

[@gowron277a]

I have a 98 with a wobbly shifter, now I know whats up! Thanks!

[@Cruiseangel72]

Faye another very informative video. I had the same problem with my ford GT . thanks so much!

[@joeyborden5879]

Thanks for the video! I was trying to figure out how to replace my cracked and faded gear shift “plate, control” and replace the light bulb under it. Your tutorial on removing the gear shift knob saved the day and about $300 that the dealership wanted to charge for that and replacing my turn signal/headlight switch, which I did myself in about 10 minutes!

[@FayeHadley]

Oh my gosh that's so awesome!!! I'm so glad to hear, thanks for the comment!!!

[@theatomicnuke1]

It's cool to know there's a video for this. I have pretty much the exact same 4runner.

[@TheExc71]

Good tip about using a paint pen to mark the location on the linkage connector. 👍

[@RandomRoger]

Yeah I was planning on watching this and save it to my how to playlist, but this is way more involved than I thought it would be!

[@michaeld5591]

Hi Trouble, thank you for highlighting my comment, one more thing, I like the fact you use proper language, I’ve been working with cars for 30 years last September, I don’t know it all, always learning, thank you for actually teaching people the right language, knowledge is power, fix it right, all hail Ford😜

[@thedadchronicles]

You are awesome! New sub and keeper of a new (to me) 4runner. Thank you, the shifter wobble was starting to get to me.

[@stephenmoxley3004]

Great video, Faye. Worn shifter linkage is a problem with lot of cars, so it's cool that you're showing how to fix it. After you said "bye," I almost clicked the pause button but remembered...there's still more video left. Sure enough...the Silkies. Love those little guys. Happy New Year to you. Wishing you much prosperity and success in the new decade.

[@jeffcarey8118]

Excellent video. Spot on with the diagnosis and repair Faye. I like your stuff; informative with the extra details. Keep it up!

[@ToddGratehouse]

Thanks Faye! For those nay sayers who wouldn't fix this, man, 10min job and the wobble was killing me. Faye, you're directions were fantastic, especially the marking of the transmission connection with a marker - totally the kind of think I would miss doing turning a 10min job into an hour. The only thing different was, on my 2001, I didn't need to dismantle the hand shifter, just pulled the bolts and the one underneath, unclipped the 1 plug and the whole assembly comes off easy peasy. Thanks so much for the vid, my shifter feels tight again. Cheers!

[@thelsel348]

Thanks Faye, you rock! You helped me fix like two of the three repairs my 4Runner ever needed. Now that I'm looking at it, I'm not sure you need to take the knob all the way apart if you can just take the whole thing out as one unit.

[@noturbo]

Like a bought one 😃 Happy new year!

[@davidhenriquez4939]

Hi! I have a 4runner from 2002 (which I love haha) and I was looking for exactly this problem and how to solve it and I found your video. It is exactly what I needed! Soon I will buy the bushings and make the change. Thank you! And I think I'll be watching more videos from your channel from what I could see at a quick glance.

[@FayeHadley]

Thank you so much!!!

[@davidhenriquez4939]

@@FayeHadley thank you ☺️

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing, that helps a lot .

[@jefflam1703]

Thank for taking the time to post videos like these. I was a great help with my '99 4runner. It's shifting like it did when I first bought it 23 years ago! Not sure if you still have your 4runner, but I'm going to watch the rest of your videos! Cheers.

[@FayeHadley]

I absolutely still have my 4Runner and I just hit 314,000 miles on the odometer!!!😃😃😃 He's making a funny clunk in the front end so I'm sure that I'm going to have a new video for you soon!

[@rogerjohnson2515]

Thanks Faye, you are the best.

[@capritoolssupport4908]

Great video and thank you for using our light.

[@tutubo489]

i wish i was near you are a true mechanic best wishes

[@DreamWarrior1987]

Wow, you’re amazingly awesome! Love your educational automobile videos are perfect and fun to watch. I have a 3rd Gen 2002.

[@vacountryboylifestyle5097]

Bad ass chick working on cars!!! Dig it!! Thanks for the info!! Im getting ready to do the same fix on my 96 4runner

[@jmoonies_racing2642]

Great video and Ty so much for the help, also I found no need to take off the top of the shifter… this was an intimidating job for the amateur but thanks to this video it went super smooth

[@GearsAndGuns]

Awesome video I love finding channels like this. KZbin makes it so hard to find channels sometimes. Good contents tho. I used to work on cars and trucks all the time. They drive me nuts anymore tho lol

[@gf6000]

Thank you for this video. Definitely appreciate my car much more after the fix!

[@vinmarz]

Excellent job

[@w8lifter21]

Big fan of your content, this video helped me with the '00 I'm working on!

[@sun2sand2snow]

Great video, it is nice when the little things work. Have a great new year!

[@JRatica]

Thank you..I have a 3rd gen hilux surf and it was driving me nuts.

[@nomeaning6708]

Your voice helps me sleep at night.

[@vuexiong6087]

Nice. My 4runner is gonna be new once again thanks to you!

[@alfredomorisaki4664]

Thanks a lot for posting the video. will try to do it by myself. thanks also for the info about the toyota oem part number. best regards from south america .

[@rogueranger7989]

👍 Enjoyed The Video... HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 😎

[@qt9195]

Thanks for your help. Now mine feels like new.

[@FayeHadley]

Awesome!! Thank you for letting me know!!😄

[@toms7280]

Now the Forerunner can pass the Texas vehicle inspection...with a few days to spare. LOL

[@deimosphob]

This can make you fail a vehicle inspection in texas? I don't even think cali is that strict.

[@connerstrayhan169]

@deimosphob Texas will not fail it. They couldn’t care les

[@phil-2550]

I saw the title and was like this should be easy it’s only a 7min long video....after watching you utilizing the lift and all the sh!t that had to be removed...I will still do but with help. Truly appreciate this video my Mint 96 4runner has this problem....Thank You ;)

[@vm722]

I had wobbly shifter on my 2006 toy x runner. They wanted a ridiculous amount of money for a new one. I got it fixed 🙌.

[@vm722]

Did the clean out flip and epoxy the two pieces 🤔.

[@stixshows]

Perfect, thank you! Got this done in about 45 mins; grand total: $6.00, a dirtied white T-shirt, & a few drops of sweat

[@FayeHadley]

NICE!!! That was faster than I did it! 😅

[@albarosantana7050]

Watched your video . It guided me threw the whole process . Thank you so much 🙏 to the people complaining that it's too much labor . Of course it is , these are old vehicles . I'd rather pay $10 and do a 3 hour job, And know that I put the time and care . then pay a complete stranger $300-$400 bucks , and not know if they put the same effort that you did To get your car fixed .

[@davescheer5038]

Well I got a 2002 4 runner with a not so tight shift selector , now I thought I could correct the problem without having to disassemble the whole dang shifter , “ surprise “ ! And then gal you went and put the vehicle on the lift , and I was like aww hell no ! Ya I know the bushings were really cheap, but I may have to live with the sloppy shifter till I can magiver , some type of clip in bushings to be put in from on top , this was a very informative video that showed me what I’m up against on doing this project thanks Faye for making it, 👍✌️

[@georgevaldez1449]

Awesome vid.

[@luismendoza4764]

It look so easy when do the work keep it going love your videos

[@johnklaus4776]

Thanks Faye! Love to watch you work and hear that laugh. Chickens!

[@ellisyork1817]

awesome video Faye

[@rodneymolidorjr.6095]

I got the Disney Plus channel, and I saw they had the Love Bug movie on there. I remembered what you said about it, so I watched it! I can't believe he was gonna sell poor Herbie! after all that Herbie did for him! Hahahah thanks Faye! If my shifter ever starts wobbling, I know what youtube video I will be watching again :D -Rod

[@lembochiproductions6957]

I don’t know if you get this a lot, I like your laugh.

[@gigglebiscuit9647]

Just completed this repair and it is most definitely worth it! Thanks a bunch! Replace the shifter light and clean up the tight areas while you are there.

[@jmoonies_racing2642]

Dang I wish I thought of replacing the bulb

[@joserosa6880]

How long it take you to do it?

[@gigglebiscuit9647]

@@joserosa6880 an hour give or take.

[@leatherface1722]

Super detailed. Very helpful.

[@baileyboyens]

Thank you! Needed this

[@JA-jt8eu]

Great simple video!!

[@maxjet38]

Thanks for making the video

[@78suntan]

Thanks for the knowledge have to fix it on my new to me 97 4runner.

[@mr.anderson70]

On the 4WD model there is a lightbulb that may be burned out under the gear indicator. It's worth changing that out at the same time. The 2WD may have the same bulb. Thanks for the video Faye!

[@mrblue21974]

Big props to you! That looks terrifying...I'm just gonna pay for the repair.

[@jimzivny1554]

Good video, simple fix for something that can drive a person crazy

[@dadtype2339]

I can't believe I missed this one, thought I was all caught up, definitely a thumbs up. Story time with Dad, lol!! This brought back a great memory I have. A friend of mine had a Son who would take the car out without his Dad's permission, and the car would be in several stages like no registration tags, or insurance or his Son who he (his Dad) wanted to give him the car to have, but it wasn't ready yet or even before the Son had his license lol anyway, so being a mechanic, my friend calls me up and asks, "Hey, how would I disable a car so Matt couldn't drive off with it?" So I said the easiest way that's not obvious like removing a battery cable, I said pull the starter fuse. He did and about two days later he calls again and asks what else can I do lol Matt figured out the fuse, so I said pull the spark plugs but replace the boots so it looks normal, mind you I did suggest to take the key but Matt was a smart cookie and had several copies made. This went on and on to the point I had the car up on stands and no wheels I even took the lug nuts but he bought some got the tires back on. Now this went on and on doing all kinds of things not mentioned to save time on this mini novel, just didn't want suggestions on other ways, believe me we did all the easy stuff and some hidden sneaky things, I thought about pulling the keys ignition but I wanted the vehicle to still be exercised in case we win and it sits on the driveway. Taking this as a strange puzzle lol, I came over with my tool bag and as I worked my friend said you sure this will stop him, I'm laughing saying oh yeah he isn't going anywhere as I proceed to remove the shifter assembly, PRNDL, and disconnected the linkage below while keeping it in Park, and I took the parts with me. And that did it. I just wish I could have seen that's kids face when he got in to go somewhere and reach for the shifter that's GONE and at the hmmm something is missing look like WTH lol!!!! That car didn't move for a few months until it and his son were ready. My friend would go out and start it telling his son Mmmm listen to this baby pur, lol was an old 80s car can't remember, but this was in the 90s, and I can see how this seems odd my friend was a different type of dad, divorced raising 3 boys but my friend was a good Dad and didn't want to call the police and report the car stolen or anything but sometimes a punishment can be stranger than fiction. Through it all it was like a personal challenge to me on stopping this kid lol, and yes his Dad did take the battery to work with him but Matt would circumvent the minor things like that. Lol yes it's hard to drive a car you can't put into gear lol. I won! Lol. So thanks for the repair video that brought me back into a great and fun memory. ❤️ 👍

[@sunnyks0067]

You have a really nice voice.... I am having the same problem with my Honda Civic...

[@stevemoy6063]

Faye your really good as mechanic and good common sense. Yes.

[@wisamabazly]

Great video thank you.. so beautiful also.

[@alexeyleontiev7388]

Hello from Russia, nice job. We also love 4x4 cars) Happy New Year)

[@wheelitzr2]

I miss all my snap-on tools. Kids take care of your stuff!

[@brianreese9318]

Good job