Where is the shift linkage located?

The shift linkage is located in the transmission tunnel of the vehicle and with exception of the shift knob, is accessed from underneath the vehicle. Because the linkage is located above the transmission there is very little space available to access the upper retaining pin.

How do I know if my linkage is bad?

Bad Shift Linkage Bushing Symptoms

Grinding noise.
Odd sounds like thumping, bumping, squealing, and whirring.
Transmission oil leaks.
The car is not getting into gear.
The car is stuck in just one gear.
Shifting gears is so difficult.
Transmission is jumping into the neutral mode.

Can you drive with a broken gear linkage?

Can you drive a car with a broken shifter cable? If the cable is broken, you’ll be able to move the shifter into any position, but the transmission will stay in the same gear. This may leave you stuck in gear, or even stuck in park depending on when the cable broke.

How much does it cost to fix a shifter linkage?

If the cause turns out to be a loose shifter linkage, you can tighten it yourself at no cost, or have the repair-shop do it for $50-75. If the condition is being caused by a damaged shifter cable, the repair-shop will charge you $125-$250 for replacement, or you can purchase and replace it yourself for around $35-$80.

What happens when transmission linkage breaks?

If the cable is broken, you’ll be able to move the shifter into any position, but the transmission will stay in the same gear. This may leave you stuck in gear, or even stuck in park depending on when the cable broke. If you can only rock the vehicle, but your indicator says neutral, the cable is probably broken.

How do you adjust the automatic shift linkage?

Rotate the transmission shift lever counterclockwise (toward the front of the transmission) to the first (Park) position, then turn it clockwise (rearward) to the 2nd detent (Neutral) position. Holding the rod tightly in the swivel, tighten the retainer which was loosened to allow the adjustment.