08+ WRX/STi How to Install Shifter Bushings

This vehicle uses the Perrin Shifter Bushings

Perrin requests that you drop the transmission with a jack in order to install - this video will show that you DO NOT have to drop the transmission.

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[brandon carmichael]

A couple of quesrions, hope you can help..My 2000 civic si, when its in any gear, it feel as if it is in nutral, the car stays in gear and runs fine, but the shifter feels loose, would these bearings help this problem or do you know what will? thanks!

[BlueAngelWRX]

I believe this is a common problem in Civics. Most that I have driven tend to feel very loose and shake while (With exhaust work). Bushings should help reduce the amount but a good short shifter (B&M being one) will definitely have a greater chance of ridding of it. =)

[brandon carmichael]

well i have a short shifter in it now, but still a lot of play in it, i might try the bushings..Thanks for the help!

[BlueAngelWRX]

It's probably due to the route design of the linkage itself. I would definitely try the bushings.

[StylzOne]

use a frikkin lamp; nextime knucklehead

[RUZTY1311]

Its pretty natural for the wrx to have trouble going into reverse....my '12 does it and i only have 1600miles....like someone said...safety feature :)

[Gratz1333]

i dont like NIN but this song is kinda good

[otterslide]

For 2011 WRX it's quite different. Just take out the heat shield, and you can squeeze your hand in there enough to take the 12mm nut out, and then slide the arm and push the bushing out. I pushed the bushing out with a screw driver, and this was the hardest part. The arm will not have enough clearance to drop down, you'll be with your hands up the whole time.

Putting it back, put the bushings first on the arm, then slide it on the pin, otherwise they won't go in the arm, they fit very tight.

[Steve L]

Definitely gonna help as a guide when i finally get around to doing my bushings.. the lighting was pretty crappy, other than that great video.. i ahve watched a few of yours.. keep it up...thanks

[rallypros]

Shouldn't you torque the bolts down?

[brandon carmichael]

Alright man, Thanks!