Automatic transmission shifter linkage bushings

General information about the first-generation Nissan Maxima in the US. What was the Datsun 810 became the luxury leader Maxima in the US in 1981.

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Automatic transmission shifter linkage bushings

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My shifter has been a bit loose for years, but about a month ago it suddenly got a lot worse. I suspected the linkage bushings, and when I crawled underneath and looked, yup, they were both gone. These are soft plastic bushings on the linkage between the lower end of the console shifter and the lever on the right side of the transmission. Both are accessed from below.

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Though the reference numbers are different for the two bushings, they translate to the same part No. for both, all years w/AT: 34552-89900

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I ordered two, got a pack of ten. They cost me $8.50 for the pack. If someone wants a pair, I have a few spare!
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Al S.

1982 Maxima diesel wagon, 2nd & 4th owner, 165k miles, rusty & burgundy/grey. Purchased 1996, SOLD 16Feb10
1983 Maxima diesel wagon, 199k miles, rusty, light yellow/light brown. SOLD 14Jul07
1981 720 SD22 (scrapped 04Sep07)
1983 Sentra CD17, 255k, bought 06Jul08, gave it away 22Jun10.
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What a difference a couple pieces of plastic can make! Shifter is much nicer now.
Regards,
Al S.

1982 Maxima diesel wagon, 2nd & 4th owner, 165k miles, rusty & burgundy/grey. Purchased 1996, SOLD 16Feb10
1983 Maxima diesel wagon, 199k miles, rusty, light yellow/light brown. SOLD 14Jul07
1981 720 SD22 (scrapped 04Sep07)
1983 Sentra CD17, 255k, bought 06Jul08, gave it away 22Jun10.
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