Dorman 14044 Shift Cable Bushing Kit Compatible with Select Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth Models (OE FIX), Black

Autozone, Advanced Auto Parts, and O'Reilly's Auto Parts used to carry this excellent Dorman product, but they no longer do. These are parts that must be replaced in any manual drive vehicle from any brand of manufacturer, so they are a must-have for any Neon or PT Cruiser owner. br>Don't wear out your clutch spring, flywheel, or gears by burning them out! Don't waste your money on mechanics from Dodge dealerships or mechanic shops who tell you the clutch is bad and that you should sell it to me for $150! Inform them that your stick shift is loose and difficult to catch while driving, and that they should replace my shifter bushings! br>And keep in mind that 99 percent of dealers and mechanics are lying about this common wear and tear issue on all makes and models of stick shift vehicles! br>Thank you, and please buy from this seller for a fair price and a good product. br>Sincerely, and Truthfully,br> EZ Towing of Greensboro, NCbr>.

Landen Kramer

| Apr 16, 2021

The dealer will try to convince you that you need the entire linkage replaced (I was quoted $800) or that you only need the bushings replaced (I was quoted $100). With simple tools and after watching a few YouTube videos, I was able to do this myself on a 2006 PT Cruiser. Now, there are three parts in this kit: a large and small bushing, a bolt and plastic piece for under the gearshift (I believe), and a large and small bushing for under the gearshift (I believe). Because there is a lip that snaps into place and keeps the bushings from slipping off, the holes on each side will be different sizes. With just my fingers, I was able to push the smaller bushing into place. To avoid slicing the rubber, the larger one needed an old screw driver that had been dulled a little. The lip was easily snapped back into place. When I asked some other buyers about it, they said they bought clips to hold the bushings in place, which is probably unnecessary unless you have them on backwards. I had the dealer install mine backwards, and when they slipped, I was told $800 for the entire linkage, and now we're here. There are a few other aftermarket bushings available that include clips. If these don't work out, I'll give those a shot.

Alden Reed

| Jul 28, 2021

It will fix the problem and get you down the road. It can be a little difficult to install, so you may need to boil it in some hot water, but it works and it's great that I found it and it was easy to order, but it's already starting to break down after only a year or less. br>br>I strongly advise getting solid or polyurethane bushings, whether from Booger Bushings or elsewhere, because the plastic bushings don't seem to last as long as solid bushings and don't feel as good.

Sariyah Pope

| Dec 11, 2021

Good product that appears to be identical to the original. Fitment: 5 speed PT Cruiser from 2008. Symptom: The wobbly shifter passed through the right wall of the shifter pattern and into nowhere space. Under the hood, there are two bushings on top of the transmission that were simple to replace. Two bushings are located under the cowel in the shifter compartment, which is a little more difficult to access. As a result, a complete rebuild necessitates the use of two kits, rather than three. Why not four? That is my only gripe. Aside from that, it's a good product for the price, and it can save you a lot of money on repairs. The chewed-up bushing that allowed the shifter to come loose from the cable is shown in this picture.

Easton Villanueva

| Apr 21, 2021

Dodge Neon, 2002, manual transmission br>Tried reversing out of a parking lot one day and realized I couldn't. After doing some research online, it appeared that the bushings at the transaxle's ends of the shift cables were bad. I opened the hood of my car and examined it, confirming that this was also my problem. Everything is back to normal now that the new bushings have been installed.

Zainab Stanley

| Apr 12, 2021

Purchased for my husband's PT Cruiser, which was built in 2002. The manual transmission cable was estimated to cost $500 to replace, but the only issue was that one of the bushings had broken out of the shift ring at the cable's end. We ordered this part after seeing it recommended on YouTube, and it fits perfectly! For $14, you can solve a problem that could have cost you $500! My financial situation is not good. That made my mind-boggling husband very happy! The car has resumed normal shifting and is back on the road.

Liv Leonard

| Jun 18, 2021

For a 1996 Dodge Neon with a 5-speed manual transmission, this item was purchased. The small bushing was all that was required. It rests on a nub of a peg. There's no way I'll be able to get a C in this class. That puppy needs a clip. With a small, dull screwdriver, the bushing easily slid into the (white) keeper and snapped into place on the peg. I've been driving around without a bushing for the past year. The car shifted smoothly, but I had to be cautious when going backwards. That can be accomplished by having nearly an inch in play. Shifting in first through fifth gear is much tighter/smoother, and reverse gear is no longer a thorny issue. The car hasn't slipped off the peg after a little more than 1,000 miles since the bushing was installed. It appears to be settling in nicely in its new surroundings. br>br>In comparison to a local auto parts store, the part was $5 cheaper.

Maggie Morrison

| Sep 16, 2021

This product did exactly what it said it would, and I was able to fix my 2002 PT Cruiser. It now shifts as if it were a brand new one. Only three bushings are included, however. There are four bushings required for a complete replacement. I was able to complete the job as needed thanks to the fact that I had previously replaced two bushings a few years ago.

Ayleen Irwin

| Jan 18, 2021