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  • STS and Bushing Install "How-To" with Pics

    FIXED PICS ONCE AGAIN

    I got a sweet PRD Short throw in the mail a while ago and ordered some new bushings from Mazda and decided to do this how to. It took me about 45min and this is the first time I've ever done it. (There are comparison pics at the end of the post)

    PARTS:

    PRD STS-99 Shifter
    Mazda Bushings:
    => At Shifter - GA2A-46-062
    => At Trans - B001-46-062
    (NOTE: you can re-use your current bushings, but to remove the slop from worn bushings you must replace them. I removed all my shifter slop by replacing the shifter bushings, and did not replace the bushings at the trans.)

    HOW-TO:

    First, put your car up on jackstands or up on a curb works to. Remove your center console top and sound deadening material so you see this.
    http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~dh237399/...TS/console.jpg

    The poor excuse for an arrow points to the upper boot which you want to remove. Work it off slowly, if you pull to hard you may rip it... and we don't want that. The red circle refers to the 4 nuts that hold the shifter to the bottom of the car. They can be taken out, but it isn't entirely necessary. After the boot is off, you will see a metal C-clip and a white plastic clip below that as shown by the blue arrow:
    http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~dh237399/Probe/STS/clips.jpg

    I removed the clips before I loosened the linkage, but if I did the install again I would wait until after. So now it's time to get under the car and start wrenching. The linkage is above your cat and partially hidden by a heat shield. Because I don't like to fuss with stuff, I dropped my cat and removed the heat shield. THIS IS NOT NECESSARY, but it does make it easier. You can remove your shifter without messing with this stuff, just make sure you have it in 4th gear to access the linkage bolt. So now you are looking at the linkage:
    http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~dh237399/...TS/linkage.jpg

    Remove the one bolt circled in green and push out the bushings and metal cylinder inside. If your shifter has a lot of slop, they will pretty much fall out on their own. Now go back in the car and remove those 2 C-clips. (I cussed up and storm and ripped my hand apart getting these off because I only had a screwdriver to do it with.) When they are off, pull up on the shifter and it should come out. Transfer all the boots and pivot ball casings to your new shifter.

    REINSTALL:

    Slide your STS into the shifter hole and put the 2 clips in. Jump back under the car and insert 2 new bushings (or the old ones if they are okay), the metal cylinder and bolt it on. (NOTE: make sure the shifter is pointing the proper direction and not backwards, also don't overtighten the bolt or you'll have a hard time shifting.) Put your cat and heat shield back up if you removed it, and then go up top and put the console on.

    PICS:

    Stock (LEFT) vs. PRD STS-99 (RIGHT)
    http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~dh237399/...S/shifters.jpg

    New Bushings (LEFT) vs. Worn Bushings (RIGHT)
    -You can see how the inside diameter of the worn bushings have increased quite a bit and the cylinder wall of the bushings have narrowed.
    http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~dh237399/...S/bushings.jpg

    Total Change
    http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/~dh237399/...eforeafter.jpg

    That's all I got. I hope this helps some people who are considering this mod. Oh, and it will take a bit to get used to the new feel of shifting, but it is well worth it.

    Dan
    Previously: 93 PGT Turbo...you know, back when you had to build the setup yourself.

    Currently: 2012 Jeep GC Overland Summit - 1965 Chevy C10 SWB Fleet

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    sticky for newbies please!! nice wryte up!
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    • #3
      Props on the write up.. but the work was already done for you http://www.probesport.com/shfinstl.html
      Chris R. - 93PGT-ZE ..... 04 Buell Firebolt (jardine exhaust) .... 95 Jeep (4" lift and 32's).....2010 Harley Davidson Iron

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      • #4
        Originally posted by 93GT speeding
        Props on the write up.. but the work was already done for you http://www.probesport.com/shfinstl.html
        I didn't know that was on their site, but we will consider these "supplemental instructions".
        Previously: 93 PGT Turbo...you know, back when you had to build the setup yourself.

        Currently: 2012 Jeep GC Overland Summit - 1965 Chevy C10 SWB Fleet

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        • #5
          Originally posted by 93GT speeding
          Props on the write up.. but the work was already done for you http://www.probesport.com/shfinstl.html
          yes, and it was updated somewhat a short time later here.

          still, a good write-up!
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          • #6
            nm
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            95 pgt.
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            • #7
              Yes, I would say that these instructions are even better than the other ones... Better pictures too. Good job man! My STS is in the mail, so perfect timing
              95' PGT - Pearl Blue/Purple - Greddy Cat-Back, HD Cold Air Intake, 64mm TB, Phenolic Spacers, PRD Short Shifter, NGK Spark Plugs, Mobile1 10-W30, Redline Mt-90, Yokahama AVS Tires... Mike Seli's reground cams in my closet just waiting to go in

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              • #8
                I just wanted to add in my opinions. The instructions are done very well and I have to say that the STS is SO much nicer than the stock shifter. I am extremely satisfied with mine. It's a PRD, by the way.

                To anyone who hasnt ordered one, get on it!!!
                SOLD-1993 PGT Rio Red, 5-speed w/ PRM Intake, Greddy SP Catback Exhaust, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch, Magnecore Plug Wires, Random Tech. High-Flow Cat, Eibach Springs, Tokico HB Struts, Freedom Design FSTB, Road/Race Engin. RSTB, MBX Motorsport Floor Bar, Addco Rear Antisway bar, PRD STS, MBX Motorsport Gauge-Pillar, AutoMeter Gauges, etc.....
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