AMS Under Hood Shifter Bushings - Squeak

SiliconTek · Jul 12, 2010

So it has been a few months since I installed my AMS under hood shift bushings and I have started to develop a very noticeable squeak when shifting, primarily from 1st-2nd and 2nd-3rd. After talking with some friends I decided to remove all of the bushings and grease them with some synthetic grease and holy crap! I think that made just as much improvement as any of the other shifter mods thus far. I really do not know why the manufacturers do not recommend greasing these mechanical connections. Maybe they are worried about dust/sand, I don't know. But it takes 10 minutes to clean and reapply in the event they do get dirty.

I had noticeable wear marks from the parts moving against each other. Now everything is silky smooth. Almost scary smooth...

BigStevbowski · Jul 12, 2010

So now that u greased the bushings is it smoother than before regardless of the squeek

SiliconTek · Jul 12, 2010

Absolutely! Feels like butter.

BigStevbowski · Jul 12, 2010

I'm really considering doing this.did you do console and underhood?

SiliconTek · Jul 12, 2010

Just under hood. Like I said you could see some black rings from the metal wear. I totally didn't want to do it but I am glad I did. It really took the edge off of the shift. Console bushings don't move so no real need to do that.

BigStevbowski · Jul 12, 2010

ive seen ppl apply something in the console I just dont remember what it was.. let me search quick... wat grease did you use.

Rmondoh · Jul 12, 2010

BigStevbowski,

Check out my review of TWM's bushings:

http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35228

I only greased the Transmission Arm bushing and it made a huge difference as my shifter was NOT moving from side to side unless I used 2 hands. I'll probably go back in and grease the 2 cable bushings as well and see how much difference that makes. It definitely makes a HUGE difference if you grease them, so I'd recommend you do so.

BigStevbowski · Jul 12, 2010

http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31626

he lubed the actual short shifter.. still, would this help?

Rmondoh · Jul 12, 2010

You definitely want to grease the short shifter. There's a lot more points of contact with the shifter so greasing it is a must. It would definitely help and it is recommended anyways.

BigStevbowski · Jul 12, 2010

shit.. my local tuner didnt..
fuckers. i gotta get on this shit.. ok so grease the STS and underhood bushings.. correct?

SiliconTek · Jul 12, 2010

Yes, remove all of the old grease from your sts and re-grease. Then do your under hood. Lithium breaks down faster, I used synthetic grease, Mobile 1 (pink stuff).

AMS Under Hood Shifter Bushings - Squeak

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