Jap 5 speed gear lever play: how much is normal?

[ddt]

As the subject heading says; how much play is normal?
I can move left-right approx 4(or 5?) centimetres in-gear. What's everyone else got?
I've just noticed today and can't tell if it's always been that way or if its suddenly gotten worse..

If the guides or whatever are worn -is it easily replaceable?

[camB]

Yeah.... me too.

I replaced the bush at the bottom of the shaft to little effect.
I hear there's another bit that sits further up the shaft... but yep, mine you could make porridge with whilst in gear.

[BlueThunder]

I would say it's the browny ball on which the lever rotates, which is broken/gone.
ref http://www.sigma-galant.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=4567 (here it is a white ball, when the lever is upside down you see it)

To replace it i removed the clip that holds the spring to get more space and then i removed the pin out of the lever (that pin goes through the ball and lever) with a hammer or so (thight fit). Ball over lever and then pin back through, spring and clip on their places, finished.

Only problem: Mitsu doesn't have it and i coudn't find a partnumber anywhere. Also aftermarkt it's very hard to get :s
I got them from an ebay store but i don't know if they still have some. I let you know as soon as i got an answer on the mail i've send.

Greetz
Sven

[camB]

That's the bit I replaced... no effect on slop in gear selector whilst in gear.

[BlueThunder]

That's the bit I replaced... no effect on slop in gear selector whilst in gear.

do you mean now the white bushing at the ball-end of the lever, the one that goes in the hole in the fork shafts? (item 18 on the pic)
I'm referring to the one that sits higher on the lever... (brown nylon part on the pic)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/blue_thunderke/5653560731/

[camB]

Ah, no. I replaced the bush on the bottom. I'd like one of those too then if it'll take out the slop.

[BlueThunder]

I got these: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Gearbox-Shifter- ... 2a0e3b75dc

They fit without a problem on the lever of the KM132 5-speed.

Doesn't matter if you take Pajero, L200 or Lancer ones, the dimensions are all the same.

And must say, the service of those guys is great!

Cheers
Sven

[ddt]

I got these: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Gearbox-Shifter- ... 2a0e3b75dc

They fit without a problem on the lever of the KM132 5-speed.

I just ordered one from ebay -thanks for the tip