Mazda Manual Shifter Linkage Bushings for 1990-2003 Mazda Protege, Mazda MX3, 90-95 Ford Escort

If the shifter in your car is getting a bit loose or sloppy the CorkSport Shifter Bushings are the answer. The bushings are machined from a brass alloy.

Machined to much closer tolerances than the original ones, these bushings will provide more positive shifts and will eliminate sluggishness at the expense of a bit more vibration on the shift lever. *Does not work on all after market shifters.

The kit contains 4 bushings (2 front - 2 rear) to replace the 4 OEM bushings on the shift linkage.

These bushings fit the 90-03 Mazda Protege, Mazdaspeed Protege, 92-97 Mx3, 90-95 Ford Escort/Escort GT, and many other models (check the FAQ).
The shifter bushings include full installation instructions.

Mazda Protege Shifter Bushings Installation

Will this fit a 1990 Ford Probe GT?

Asked by Owen Baird | 09/17/2023, 06:33 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will this fit a 90' probe GT?

Asked by Owen Baird | 09/15/2023, 01:58 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will these fit an 89 tracer? ????

Asked by Pat | 09/07/2023, 06:31 PM | 1 answer(s)

Are these only for manual transmissions?

Asked by L | 11/12/2019, 11:18 AM | 1 answer(s)

Will this fit a 2002 Mazda Protege ES with a 5 speed manual tranny?

Asked by RW | 05/19/2018, 06:39 PM | 1 answer(s)

will this fit to mazda 323 familia year 1996

Asked by allan tuazon | 12/10/2017, 10:25 PM | 1 answer(s)

I own a 2003 Protege5 with a 5 speed manual and wanted to know if this kit will fit.

Asked by Kevin | 10/08/2017, 04:40 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will these (and the 3rd link kit) fit the 94-97 Ford Aspires?

Asked by Moises Anguiano | 09/27/2017, 03:06 AM | 1 answer(s)

fitment for 95 mx6 LS?

Asked by mike | 09/13/2017, 09:09 PM | 1 answer(s)

Mercury/Ford Capri 1994 XR2 SE Turbo?

Asked by Mike | 08/04/2017, 05:06 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will these work on a 2001 kia sephia?

Asked by Victor | 04/22/2016, 07:37 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will these work for a 1998 Kia sephia as well?

Asked by Keith R | 10/23/2015, 04:51 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will these bushings work with a 2003 Ford ZX2 5 speed transmission?

Asked by Jacob Flowers | 09/21/2015, 08:53 AM | 1 answer(s)

Will these bushings work in a 1993 Ford Probe base model 5 speed trans

Asked by Chris L | 09/20/2015, 12:20 PM | 1 answer(s)

Will these work with the ralco rz short shifter on the mx3?

Asked by Stephen Jones | 08/06/2015, 09:05 PM | 1 answer(s)

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Sam

03/03/2014, 03:50 PM

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Purchased these for a 1992 Mazda MX3, easy to install worked great feels like a real shifter. Before I had about 6-8 inchs of play before it would go into gear and was difficult to get into reverse sometimes now it feels great, and has a shorter throw due to no slop in the shifter anymore. Will purchase from CS again. Fast service and great product. Thanks CS

Garry Jones

11/12/2012, 03:47 PM

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makes the shift linkage stiffer and feels more aggressive. great bushings. I had to do some grinding on one of the shift arms to get them in.... not a fault of the bushings though. thanks for a great product.

Brad

06/22/2011, 01:59 PM

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I just wanted to say that these bushings fit perfectly on my '89 Festiva! I was just going to throw on some factory bushings but once you figure in dealer pricing (or shipping from e-tailers) these ended up being about the same price and will last a lot longer!

Just one tip - make sure you don't overtighten the shifter rod. Since these have no 'give' it will make the shifter very stiff. I had to loosen mine to just barely more than hand tight so I'll be investing in a self-locking nut in the near future.

Good job guys! I've very impressed!