Shifter rebuild kit (1999-05 5-speed and 1999-01 6-speed)
Shifter rebuild kit (1999-05 5-speed and 1999-01 6-speed)
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Description
The Miata has always had one of the best feeling shifters on the planet. But as they get older, some of the components start to wear and it slowly loses precision. You might not even notice, but it's not what it was. Luckily, it's easy to rebuild, and you can access everything from inside the car.
This kit includes all the pieces you need to make your shifter feel new again. All internal components are factory Miata parts, the boot is a high-quality aftermarket equivalent.
For 1999-05 5-speed transmissions as well as 1999-01 6-speed (production up to 08/01/01).
Includes:
small shift boot (R501-17-47Z) lower shift bushing (0398-17-462A) upper shifter pivot ball bushing (R502-17-492) smooth wave washer (8599-17-482) tabbed wave washer (M505-17-482) lower shifter pivot ball bushing (R503-17-492)
Instructions
Shipping
What does it fit?
Emissions
Emissions do not apply.
Warranty
1 year
SKU
Works nice easy to install
Though my NB has very good miles on it, the rubber was completely torn, so I decided to get the rebuild kit along with a new boot. The gear oil down there wasn’t too bad but the big difference was the rebuild kit. Shifting feels way more stiff and fresh, and I would say the 5 hours it should have not taken me to put it in was worth it.
Note: be careful with the order of operations, as if you go too quickly you could end up doing more work than you would have to. Also, do your research on how to put the kit in. The flyin Miata video was very good but when reinstalling the shifter they forgot to mention one thing and told me how to make the reinstall easier a bit too late. Though it is still a very good video.
Thanks FM!
Everything is provided in this package with the exception of the large shift boot. I purchased it as well as both my boots were ripped. Easy install but a bit of confusion on YouTube about fluid type and amount to use. For the 5 speed transmission the Mazda shop manual states to apply silicone grease to the plastic bushings and to add 80 to 95 cc of 75w-90 GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil to the turret. Also to apply sealant to the gasket surface of the small shift boot that way you don't need to over tighten the 10 mm bolts. The large shift boot can handle a little more torque as those bolts go into metal not aluminum. Shifter feels perfect now.
My shifter was in need of a rebuild because the boots were worn so bad that they tore and leaked head oil onto my exhaust. Shifter felt 10x better! So smooth and sturdy, helped a lot with sound deadening too
Didn’t realize how wore out the old set up was.!
Was installed in an hour and a half half