How To: Install Short Shifter

[bradf_420]

are the bolts visible or do you have to take something else off to find them

 

[TWM Performance]

are the bolts visible or do you have to take something else off to find them

If you are referring to the bolt that goes through the bottom of the shifter, the heat shield needs to be removed or at least loosened and lowered to see it.

Kevin
TWM

 

[bradf_420]

yeah i thought thats what i had to do

 

[south9border]

i wish the pics worked... anyone know of any other DIY with pics?

 

[TWM Performance]

i wish the pics worked... anyone know of any other DIY with pics?

Here's a link to the TWM manual with pics: http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/Mazdaprotege-escort-mx-3manual.pdf

Kevin
TWM Performance

 

[dxaveP5]

is there a specific torque spec for the bushings?
i thought i tightend it really tight, but i guess not.
the nut came off the bolt, the bushings fell off the fork thingy, and then i had to go back to factory bushing which is FTL.

 

[south9border]

Here's a link to the TWM manual with pics: http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/Mazdaprotege-escort-mx-3manual.pdf

thanks!

 

[MazdaSpeeder]

is there a specific torque spec for the bushings?
i thought i tightend it really tight, but i guess not.
the nut came off the bolt, the bushings fell off the fork thingy, and then i had to go back to factory bushing which is FTL.

I noticed this happening with my bushings, but caught it in time. I just tightened them down again and check them periodically...no more issues.

 

[dxaveP5]

gay...i lost mine like a month after i had it installed.....now i have to get new ones.

 

[TWISFM]

i used loctite and havent had any problems

 

[TWM Performance]

is there a specific torque spec for the bushings?
i thought i tightend it really tight, but i guess not.
the nut came off the bolt, the bushings fell off the fork thingy, and then i had to go back to factory bushing which is FTL.

13-15 lb-ft should be sufficient, and a drop of blue loctite to prevent it from loosening is helpful.

Kevin
TWM Performance

 

[dxaveP5]

cool

 

[HKPRO5]

Awesome write up. I used this "how to" to install a MSP shifter into my P5.

 

[Mazda Doode]

How the hell do I get to the 2 screws on the back sides of the center console, that are right next to the seat belt catches? It's impossible, I swear...

 

[MazdaSpeeder]

How the hell do I get to the 2 screws on the back sides of the center console, that are right next to the seat belt catches? It's impossible, I swear...

Slide the seats forward, IIRC.

 

[Mazda Doode]

Wow... lol. I didn't even think of that >< I laid them down and everything and tried every tool I had to get to them. I'll give this a shot tomorrow, thanks

 

[jeffietoon]

hey, i might of missed it but the factory shifter... if you heat it up and remove the extension (for the p5) do you have to thread the shifter or is it already threaded just in need of a cleaning to remove the polymer?