Expose the rear mount
Safely raise and support the car, then select neutral. Remove the two driveshaft center-carrier bolts and move the shaft down and to the left of the exhaust as illustrated. Locate the shifter linkage above it and remove the two rear-bushing mounting bolts.
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Fit the greased bushing
Lower the shift rod and slide off its original bushing. Clean and grease the rod end and the new bushing’s bore. Slide the PERRIN bushing on with its logo facing the ground. Rotate it until its mounting face sits flat against the chassis.
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Restore and check
Secure it using the supplied M8 bolts and fender washers at approximately 15 ft-lb. Reinstall carrier bolts at 38 ft-lb. Verify hardware and smooth shifting, then lower the vehicle and test gently. Some extra shifter vibration is anticipated.
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- PERRIN official installation instructions ↗Reviewed Oct 8, 2026
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