The manual transmission shift boot is a component that houses the gear assembly under the gear stick. The boot is made of flexible material and it prevents any debris or dirt from building up on the shift gears.
Manual transmission shift boot importanceThe manual shift boot covers the transmission as well as the look of the vehicle's interior. Also, the boot secures the gearstick while protecting the gear build and supplying a barrier in the middle of delicate components and the interior. A shift boot that is in good working order provides you with optimal and safe shifting in a vehicle with a manual transmission. The manual shift boot is responsible for preventing debris from entering the transmission which can affect the control of the vehicle.
Common problems with a defective manual shift bootA faulty manual shift boot can lead to vulnerability to debris, poor seal, or difficulty shifting.