Loose linkage on shift shaft (SE5) on RS & RT

[Spyder Cat]

While Vaughn was installing the sway bar :2excited: on the RS,
he noticed the linkage on the shift shaft was loose.

A couple weeks ago, he found the same thing on the RT.....

Is there supposed to be some play in it????
of would this be something to be expected due to wear?

 

[Spyder Cat]

This is what I'm talking about . . . .

 

[boborgera]

This is what I'm talking about . . . .

There is always slight play on shift linkages. I would consider that normal.

 

[Spyder Cat]

Should it be about the same as on a motorcycle linkage?

we're not sure on the SE5.

 

[boborgera]

Should it be about the same as on a motorcycle linkage?

we're not sure on the SE5.

Yes.:thumbup:

 

[NancysToy]

There is always slight play on shift linkages. I would consider that normal.

There is usually some play in the linkage, but there should not be play where the lever joins the shaft. Splined shafts will eventually fail if the attachment has any play.