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3rd Gen 4wd shifter bearings replaced, but key still sticks. Any ideas?

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by PT4thGenV8AZ, Jul 31, 2025.

  1. Jul 31, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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    PT4thGenV8AZ

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    3" Lift, TRD rims and 30" tires, heavy duty shocks
    Hello all,

    The key keeps sticking unless you really jam the auto shift lever hard into park- and I DID replace the four blue shifter bearings. the side to side looseness is corrected but the front to back wobbly feel is still there. Any ideas and anyone in 4Runnerland has would be helpful.

    A buddy told me that a shift mechanism replacement will fix the issue but i want to know if just a part or two , or something else can be done.
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