BJ 74 Shifter Rattle

[ey847Cordillera]

I have an annoying rattle in the shift lever for my automatic transmission. I want to tighten up the linkage but can't get the first external cover off. There are two screws, one on either side of the front, but no screws visible on the rear. It appears the rear section is attached underneath somehow. I don't want to pull too hard as the plastic cover is relatively flimsy.

Is there a secret to get the cover off?

Thanks.

 

[coldtaco]

Never messed with that one but maybe you have to pull it forward to get it past a hook system? You should get an answer here though I would think.

 

[peterb]

Panel on the top rear of the console with Japanese writing on it. Pry it up carefully. Two screws underneath. Been covered here before.
Don't forget the bushings between the shift handle and the transmission. They likely need to be replaced as well.
Peter

 

[ey847Cordillera]

Thanks a bunch. That was awfully easy!

I'll look at bushings next.

 

[cruiserdan]

In FJ62s the control shaft bushings at the bottom of the shift lever wear and the shifter rattles. The BJ74 uses the same bushings so that is most likely the cause. 90385-16008 x2.

 

[ey847Cordillera]

awesome advice. I tore it apart and it looks like a bushing. Thanks!

 

[SeanBJ74]

In FJ62s the control shaft bushings at the bottom of the shift lever wear and the shifter rattles. The BJ74 uses the same bushings so that is most likely the cause. 90385-16008 x2.

Hey Dan is that an OEM part number ?

 

[cruiserdan]

Hey Dan is that an OEM part number ?

As a 3-decade Toyota Dealer Parts Manager I wouldn't have it any other way.

 

[SeanBJ74]

As a 3-decade Toyota Dealer Parts Manager I wouldn't have it any other way.

I know if there’s one guy to come to for OEM parts it’s you, my apologies for the stupid question lol

 

[cruiserdan]

I know if there’s one guy to come to for OEM parts it’s you, my apologies for the stupid question lol

It was me. I retired 5 and a half years ago.

 

[SeanBJ74]

awesome advice. I tore it apart and it looks like a bushing. Thanks!

Does it matter what position you leave the shifter in?