Need help repairing shifter on a 1998 Chevy Tracker

[umiami80]

Hey guys I was hoping for some help repairing my 1998 Chevy Tracker 5Speed 4WD.

I let my cousin borrow it and when I got it back the shifter is beyond sloppy and rotates in any direction, how do I repair this?

Thank you

[fordem]

You remove the shifter & replace the broken parts.

1 - Remove the #1 boot (covers the hole in the console)
2 - Remove the console
3 - Remove the #2 boot (covers the hole in the transmission tunnel),
4 - Release the #3 boot (covers the hole in the transmission) - be very careful not to damage the #3 boot, it's only sold with the shifter
5 - Release the shifter cap (depress and turn counter clockwise)
6 - Remove the shifter.

You should see several scraps of plastic - one is a ring (the shifter seat) and the other a small bush - replace them.

Reassemble in the reverse sequence.

[umiami80]

Originally Posted by fordem

You remove the shifter & replace the broken parts.

1 - Remove the #1 boot (covers the hole in the console)
2 - Remove the console
3 - Remove the #2 boot (covers the hole in the transmission tunnel),
4 - Release the #3 boot (covers the hole in the transmission) - be very careful not to damage the #3 boot, it's only sold with the shifter
5 - Release the shifter cap (depress and turn counter clockwise)
6 - Remove the shifter.

You should see several scraps of plastic - one is a ring (the shifter seat) and the other a small bush - replace them.

Reassemble in the reverse sequence.

which pieces do I need to replace?

Thanks again great info.

[razor02097]

I don't know if the 98 is the same as the 95 but there is a retaining collar that holds down the shifter. If you follow the directions Fordem said and get to #5 check that cap to see if it isn't seated.

[fordem]

Razor - your retaining collar is my shifter cap - we're describing the same part.

Uniami - you replace which ever of the two plastic pieces are broken - the shifter seat or the bush - both items are under $5, so I would just replace them both.

[razor02097]

Originally Posted by fordem

Razor - your retaining collar is my shifter cap - we're describing the same part.

Uniami - you replace which ever of the two plastic pieces are broken - the shifter seat or the bush - both items are under $5, so I would just replace them both.

I know I was just describing the part's function. The OP said the shifter rotates so I'm willing to bet the collar has just come out of place.

[xxx]

x2 the collar undid, it has to special hardend screws #9, the wear down it it pops free.

the FSM shows this. (off sticky) page 17/18
Ack's FAQ Tracker Factory Service Manual Manual Transmission

wrong year, but is very nice unified drawing unlike older
my hard to find parts pages shows the pn for the plastic parts, that die. so fast.
seen here
http://www.fixkick.com/buy-parts.html#5sp-shift

1999 dwg is best. for views.

[fordem]

Just so you're aware - the shifter extension shown in that drawing is not used on the SQ420.

[xxx]

not sure at all what its off, nor care. someone sent it to me. 5 years ago....
just a nice dwg, showing both together... the relationships of the 2.
but thanks,,,

better. is here.... fsm is weak on this, this photo, shows the relationships.... per OPs query.

[umiami80]

Ill post results when I can.