This article supersedes TSB 07-26-9 to update the vehicle applications, Parts List, Service Procedure and remove effected built date.
ISSUE Some 2005-2007 Five Hundred. Montego, and 2006-2008 Fusion. Milan. 2006 Zephyr and 2007-2008 MKZ vehicles equipped with an Aisin automatic transmission may experience shift concerns when the vehicle mileage gets above 20.000 miles (32,200 km). Shifting concerns are generally noticed during passing maneuvers with transmission at temperatures greater than 212 “F (100 -C) operating temperatures. Symptoms may be present during downshift 5-3 at 35 MPH (56 km/h) and/or 4-3 at 20 MPH (32 km/h) with throttle opening at approximately 50% or greater and include:
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Installation Instructions:
1. Refer to the illustrations and location chart for correct size shift cups.
2. Using a T20 Tork Plus bit, remove the existing OEM plastic shift cup and discard.
3. Using a T20 Tork Plus bit, install the correct size replacement aluminum shift cup.
4. Make sure the replacement shift cup is properly rotated so that the tabs will retain the valve body components securely.
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1. Pre-installation Precautions
(a) Make sure vehicle is on a flat surface and not on an incline/decline.
(b) Engage Parking Brake.
2. Remove OE Shift Knob
(a) Unscrew OE Shift Knob Counter-Clockwise until OE Shift Knob is removed. Discard OE Shift Knob. (Fig. 2-1)
3. Install Sport Shift Knob (A/T Type)
(a) Screw-in the shift knob (Clockwise) onto the gear shaft until knob is secure, tight and aligned. (Fig. 3-1) Important: Make sure the shift knob is firmly tightened and secure before starting the car.
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Shift linkage, adjusting Transmission in neutral Loosen clamp (arrow). Joint between selector rod and selector lever must move easily Remove shift knob, boot, and frame => page 34-21. Insert gauge 3104. Gauge must not jam Align selector rod/selector lever (with transmission in neutral) and tighten clamp. CAUTION! DO NOT put components under stress. Operation Selector lever resting in 3rd/4th-gear plane with transmission in neutral Shift through all gears. They must engage smoothly without hanging up. Pay particular attention to correct operation of the reverse lockout. If a gear fails to engage smoothly during repeated shifting: Engage 1st gear. Remove play from shift linkage by pressing Read the rest of this entry »

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1. Remove the stock shift knob and boot cover.
2. Carefully slide an exacto knife under the clip on the right side of the assembly to remove it. CAUTION : Be extremely careful in this step, if the knife is torqued too hard the blade could break and become a dangerous projectile.
3. Insert a flat head screw driver into the gap created by the exacto knife to pry the clip off.
4. Use a punch to drive out the pin on the opposite side of the shifter. Tap lightly with a hammer until the pin is driven out of the assembly.
5. Remove the four bolts securing the plastic assembly to the chassis.
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This should be the same theory for all WRX’s The difference between the MY00 and the MY01 are merely the body shape and a different coloured dash, as the wiring is exactly the same as far as I can see.
1. You will need: -The Shift-I – A Screwdriver – A Multimeter – Wire Strippers – A Soldering Iron – An inline clip (only if you are like me and can’t solder very well!
2. Start by unscrewing and removing the Side Scrivet on the Dash
3. Remove the Change Drawer
4. Unscrew the screw above the Bonnet Release
5. Pull firmly on the left hand side of the bottom part of the dashboard and it should pop out
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This bulletin supersedes TSB 06-40-005 to include a procedure for GDS. CAUTION: Before replacing a transaxle to improve a shift quality condition, follow this procedure to reset and relearn the adaptive learning.
DESCRIPTION: The PCM or TCM contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. This bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset (erase) and “relearn” the PCM/TCM adaptive values. After the following repairs have been completed, the PCM/TCM adaptive values must be reset in order to provide optimum shift quality:
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These arm will allow you to fine tune your alignment settings for minimizing tire wear, or for maximum track performance. These arms completely replace your existing upper control arms.
Step 1: Raise the entire front of the car and secure it with jack stands. Never work under a car supported only by a hydraulic floor jack. Check your owner’s manual for proper placement of floor jacks and jack stands. If you live in an area where rust is a concern liberal use of penetrating fluid will be necessary and may increase the installation difficult. If you have any concerns, please consult with a professional.
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The Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning with Brake Support integrated system allows the driver to set the vehicle’s speed and maintain it without using the accelerator pedal, and uses radar sensors to detect moving vehicles ahead and warns the driver of collision risks. Vehicle cruise control set at 70 mph Radar detects slower vehicle ahead, reduces speed to return vehicle to a pre-set following distance Cruise control adjusts to the lead vehicle’s speed and resets to the original speed if traffic clears
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In the fall of 2008, Quality Control Systems Corp. analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Early Warning Reporting system through the first quarter of 2008. Our analysis showed that injuries allegedly related to vehicle speed control failures in the 2007 Lexus ES 350 had risen to first place in our rankings of unusual patterns of claims. In fourth place on the list was the twin vehicle to the Lexus ES 350, the 2007 Toyota Camry. The Camry claims were also related to vehicle speed control. Our analysis was published on October 24, 2008 by the Vehicle Safety Information Resource Center on its web.
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