90 FWD 22RE kicks out of gear in 1st & 2nd unless I hold the stick in.

Dec 08, 2006 5 Replies

Major pain....shift kicks out of gear unless I hold it in. Any suggestions or cures?



FWD? Ya mean 4WD w/5spd? My '90 4Runner did same thing. I took off the shift lever and replaced a dark green nylon or plastic washer looking thing - shift lever seat ($10 part at dealer) and replaced old trans oil with synthetic and never did it again. See link-

Shift lever pilot bushing # 33548-31010 (green)=3D$7 CDN Shift lever seat # 33505-35020 or 33505-35030 (white)=3D$16 CDN

Note: the 2 above #'s fit all trannies:G,R,W series (22R,R-E,3VZE)84-95.5,no need for entire shift lever retainer (85-95.5 pre-Tacoma)

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Sidney=AE =99 Repairs tv's,vcr's,home/car audio out of my home E-mail: snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com Dartmouth,Nova Scotia Canada

1985 Toyota 4-Runner,solid front straight axle,factory cruise control,sunroof,22R-E,W56,RN60LV-MSEK,rusted rear step/towing chrome bumper with 252 000 KM

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Shift lever pilot bushing # 33548-31010 (green)=3D$7 CDN Shift lever seat # 33505-35020 or 33505-35030 (white)=3D$16 CDN

Note: the 2 above #'s fit all trannies:G,R,W series (22R,R-E,3VZE)84-95.5,no need for entire shift lever retainer (85-95.5 pre-Tacoma)

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Sidney=AE =99 Repairs tv's,vcr's,home/car audio out of my home E-mail: snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com Dartmouth,Nova Scotia Canada

1985 Toyota 4-Runner,solid front straight axle,factory cruise control,sunroof,22R-E,W56,RN60LV-MSEK,rusted rear step/towing chrome bumper with 252 000 KM

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As a few have recommended, the shifter seat may be worn and/or destroyed. It is a very easy/quick fix. I would recommend getting the replacement seat and socket from Marlin, their two replacements are much better than stock. Worked great in my truck. They are extremely knowledgeable about these trucks, if you have any questions about which tranny you have or how to install these, give them a ring.

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