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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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It has been shaking for quite awhile when you really get on the gas, or are cruising in 6th gear, so I took apart the center console and shift mechanism and made sure to lube everything real well and tighten everything to spec. The shift **** is stock and the locking key thing was super tight. Took it out for a test and it is exactly the same. Any thoughts?

Also, how do you tell if your torque tube couplers are worn or bad? doing clutch soon and was curious if I should replace mine. Car's a 99 with 68,000miles.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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I never had the problem, good luck and let us know what you find.
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I never had the problem, good luck and let us know what you find.
Me either - but would be interested in what is causing the problem.
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Old Feb 20, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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I know other people have had shaking gear shifts, but most of them have had it with aftermarket *****.
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did you ever find out the problem mine does the same
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Old Nov 28, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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It could be caused by a out of balance tire.
Your steering wheel would have some vibration too. drive the car at a speed where the shifter vibrates and lightly place you finger tips on the steering wheel, if it vibrates, you should have the balance and alignment checked.
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