Uploaded April 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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The Problem
The nylon bush within the gear shift mechanism wears causing excess movement and gear shift faults.
Within the gear shifter unit is a nylon plastic bush which rotates on a ball joint. Over time the soft nylon wears leading to excess movement on the ball joint which manifest itself as excess play in gear selection. This excess play allows the gearstick to move up and down inside the mechanism leading to a loose feeling when selecting gears or can even make it difficult to select certain gears. Previously the only solution to this issue was to replace the entire gear shift assembly as the bush was not available as an individual part.
Symptoms of the fault
The gear stick feels loose / sloppy and it can be difficult to shift in to gear. Typically Reverse or 1st gear is hard to select or requires force. Crunching gears can also be a symptom of this fault.
Vehicles affected and compatibility
The following vehicles where by reverse is selected far bottom right (not top left) with the gear stick:
- ASTRA II 2 G - (1998-2009)
- ASTRA III 3 H - (2004-2013)
- COMBO C - (2001-2011)
- MERIVA I 1 - (2002-2009)
- VECTRA B C - (1999-2008)
- ZAFIRA A - (1998-2005)
All petrol engines and the diesel engines: 1.7, 2.0, 2.2.
Models with a Manual F23 Gearbox with cable operation.
Our solution
Fit our replacement gear shift bush and eliminate the excess play in the gear shifter unit
We now manufacture the replacement bush so you can replace just the component that fails without having to replace the complete gear shift mechanism. Our part fits in exactly the same way as the original and will return the gear shift to original condition with sharp gear changes and no excess play.
Our bush is a precision injection moulded part (we are not currently aware of any others offering this) this means the part will fit perfectly and is the same fit as the OE part. In our experience the 3D printed and machined substitute parts are tricky to fit and often snap whilst trying to fit.
Our side to side movement rod also included in the kit (these can wear too) is also moulded to the perfect shape, printed or metal parts do not fit perfectly and can cause wear.
You will receive
1x Gear selector bush
1x Side to side movement rod
3x O-rings
X8R Ltd x8r.co.uk
Link to purchase product: x8r.co.uk/vauxhall-opel-astra-2-ii-3-iii-h-f-23-meriva-1-i-zafira-vectra-b-c-f23-gear-stick-lever-bush-repair-fix-kit.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=analytics
The Problem
The nylon bush within the gear shift mechanism wears causing excess movement and gear shift faults.
Within the gear shifter unit is a nylon plastic bush which rotates on a ball joint. Over time the soft nylon wears leading to excess movement on the ball joint which manifest itself as excess play in gear selection. This excess play allows the gearstick to move up and down inside the mechanism leading to a loose feeling when selecting gears or can even make it difficult to select certain gears. Previously the only solution to this issue was to replace the entire gear shift assembly as the bush was not available as an individual part.
Symptoms of the fault
The gear stick feels loose / sloppy and it can be difficult to shift in to gear. Typically Reverse or 1st gear is hard to select or requires force. Crunching gears can also be a symptom of this fault.
Vehicles affected and compatibility
The following vehicles where by reverse is selected far bottom right (not top left) with the gear stick:
- ASTRA II 2 G - (1998-2009)
- ASTRA III 3 H - (2004-2013)
- COMBO C - (2001-2011)
- MERIVA I 1 - (2002-2009)
- VECTRA B C - (1999-2008)
- ZAFIRA A - (1998-2005)
All petrol engines and the diesel engines: 1.7, 2.0, 2.2.
Models with a Manual F23 Gearbox with cable operation.
Our solution
Fit our replacement gear shift bush and eliminate the excess play in the gear shifter unit
We now manufacture the replacement bush so you can replace just the component that fails without having to replace the complete gear shift mechanism. Our part fits in exactly the same way as the original and will return the gear shift to original condition with sharp gear changes and no excess play.
Our bush is a precision injection moulded part (we are not currently aware of any others offering this) this means the part will fit perfectly and is the same fit as the OE part. In our experience the 3D printed and machined substitute parts are tricky to fit and often snap whilst trying to fit.
Our side to side movement rod also included in the kit (these can wear too) is also moulded to the perfect shape, printed or metal parts do not fit perfectly and can cause wear.
You will receive
1x Gear selector bush
1x Side to side movement rod
3x O-rings
X8R Ltd x8r.co.uk
