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97 dodge 1500 gear slips

   
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Old 10-14-2018, 04:04 PM
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My 97 dodge ram 1500 gear lever is really loose when switching gears, if its in drive and I hit a bump itll pop into second or neutral. Whats wrong and how can I fix it?
 
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Old 10-14-2018, 04:09 PM
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Check the linkages. The bushings tend to wear out.
 
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Old 10-14-2018, 04:16 PM
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Check the linkages. The bushings tend to wear out.
I took the bottom part of my dash off under the steering wheel and there a hook think that changes the gear but it's super loose so I figured that was the problem I just don't know jot to tighten it
 
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That's just for the gear indicator in the dash. I don't even pay any attention to mine. I just count the clicks when I shift. You need to check the linkage from the bottom of the column, to the trans.
 
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Old 10-14-2018, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
That's just for the gear indicator in the dash. I don't even pay any attention to mine. I just count the clicks when I shift. You need to check the linkage from the bottom of the column, to the trans.
ok I'll give that a try, thank you
 
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