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1991. 4Runner Auto Shifter Loose

Discussion in '2nd Gen 4Runners (1990-1995)' started by Arlail76, Mar 19, 2019.

  1. Mar 19, 2019 at 7:51 PM
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    Arlail76

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    i have swapped for a 1991 4Runner and the auto shifter is loose. I bought the 2 bushings to replace, but after taking everything apart inside, I cannot seem to get to where those bushings are to replace. What am I missing? I thought it would be a quick fix, but I am struggling.
     
  2. Mar 20, 2019 at 6:13 AM
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    Is it only loose at the column? Cause mine is as well and curious as how to fix it. It just wiggles left to right.
     
  3. Mar 20, 2019 at 6:26 AM
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    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    I don’t know if this helps you or not but here a blow up.

    BC6B1B27-6EB0-43DD-9A41-87A8073DA5A9.jpg
     
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    That definitely help. Thanks
     
  5. Mar 20, 2019 at 7:56 PM
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    My shifter isn’t like that. Mine is the one with the button on top. When I took it all apart, I couldn’t get down far enough to get to where the bushings should be
     
  6. Mar 22, 2019 at 3:46 PM
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    Does anyone have an exploded view of the 1991 version?
     
  7. Apr 5, 2019 at 11:55 AM
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    I’ve purchased another complete shifter cluster to replace the one I got. I will put fresh bushings in it. My question is this:
    How difficult is it to disconnect the shifter arms that hook into the transmission and transfer case?
     
  8. Apr 9, 2019 at 11:26 AM
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    If you have the version with the button on top, there's a video of a Tacoma shifter bushing replacement on YouTube. Should be the same. But when I did mine it was in that cross bolt under the shifter like in the picture slvrslug shared
     
  9. Apr 9, 2019 at 11:27 AM
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    Took like 40 minutes maybe
     
  10. Apr 10, 2019 at 7:52 PM
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    So, I’ve swapped out the shifter with another one that is way less worn out. I have a question:
    Is there a way to “adjust” the shifter for 4H and 4L?
    When I shift it from 2 to 4, I have to shift it all the way to 4L for it to go into 4WD at all. I know 4H and 4L both work...just gotta fine tune the change-out now
     
  11. Apr 11, 2019 at 8:06 PM
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    Adjustment made and I’m good to go
     

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