Vaico V30-0983 Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage Bushing

Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage Bushing for Mercedes-Benz

Restore precise shift linkage movement with this VAICO automatic transmission shift linkage bushing, part number V30-0983. It is an OE-style end piece for the shift rod-to-lever connection and is listed for a wide range of Mercedes-Benz E-Class, C-Class, CLS-Class, SLK-Class, and GLK-Class applications.

VAICO V30-0983 is sized at 28 mm in height, 28 mm in length, and 7.6 mm in width, with compact packaging dimensions for service replacement. This bushing is referenced to OE number 2039920010 and is used on vehicles with the matching shift linkage design.

Key Features

• Automatic transmission shift linkage bushing for the shift rod to lever connection
• OE-style replacement for Mercedes-Benz applications using OE No. 2039920010
• Dimensions: 28 mm height, 28 mm length, 7.6 mm width
• VAICO part number V30-0983 for catalog and service identification
• Fits multiple Mercedes-Benz E400, E550, E350, C350, and related models

Detailed Description

This VAICO transmission bushing is an end piece used at the shift rod-to-lever interface, where consistent engagement and alignment matter for smooth gear selection. It is listed across 170 Mercedes-Benz fitments from 2001 through 2017, including E400, E550, E350, C250, C350, CLS550, SLK350, and GLK350 applications. For search relevance, this is a direct-fit Mercedes-Benz automatic transmission shift linkage bushing for vehicles using OE reference 2039920010. The VAICO brand line is used here as an OE-style replacement source for drivetrain service parts, and V30-0983 is the catalog number to match when ordering or verifying application data.

This part cross-references OE numbers 203 992 00 10 and A 203 992 00 10 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Loose or worn shift linkage feel at the lever connection
• Excess play in the automatic transmission shift rod interface
• Imprecise gear selection caused by degraded bushing material
• Noise or movement at the shift linkage end piece
• Service replacement for Mercedes-Benz shift linkage wear at OE No. 2039920010

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the OE number and vehicle configuration before installation, especially on E250, E350, E550, and E63 AMG models that note vehicles without electronic gear range selection. Confirm the shift rod-to-lever location and compare the existing bushing dimensions to 28 mm by 28 mm by 7.6 mm before service. Use the vehicle’s VIN and transmission linkage layout to confirm the correct Mercedes-Benz application.

Quality Assurance

VAICO supplies OE-style replacement drivetrain components, and this bushing is cataloged to the matching factory reference for the listed Mercedes-Benz applications. Part number V30-0983 is identified for service accuracy and fitment verification.