Help keep your transfer case shifter linkage tight with the Dorman - HELP Transfer Case Control Lever Bushing / Shifter Cable Bushing, part number 14078. This bushing helps hold the shifter cable to the transfer case control lever. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2011-2024 Ram 2500, 2003-2007 Dodge Ram 2500 and 2002-2007 Dodge Ram 1500. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
Dorman describes this part as a shifter cable bushing, and the catalog lists it as a transfer case control lever bushing. Both names refer to the same part. If the original bushing has worn, cracked or gone missing, this one replaces it at the cable-to-lever connection.
- Direct-fit replacement: designed to fit and function like the original part on the listed applications.
- Replaces a fatigued part: intended to take the place of an original bushing that has worn out from fatigue.
- Quality construction: made from quality materials and engineered for reliable performance.
- Backed by expertise: supported by a U.S.-based team of product experts and more than a century of automotive experience.
Signs this bushing may need replacing include a loose or sloppy transfer case shifter, a shifter cable that slips off the lever, or a transfer case that does not engage the selected range. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the problem before replacing parts.
Interchange: DR1KIT · 68078974AA · SK14078
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Dorman 14078 bushing do?
It sits at the connection between the shifter cable and the transfer case control lever. It helps keep the cable securely attached so shifter movement is passed to the transfer case.
Which trucks does this bushing fit?
It fits many vehicles, including the 2011-2024 Ram 2500, 2003-2007 Dodge Ram 2500 and 2002-2007 Dodge Ram 1500. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section to confirm your truck.
What are signs of a worn shifter cable bushing?
A loose or sloppy transfer case shifter, a cable that slips off the lever, or trouble engaging the selected range can be signs of a worn bushing. Other faults can cause these signs, so diagnose the problem first.
Why is it listed under two names?
Dorman calls it a shifter cable bushing, and the catalog classifies it as a transfer case control lever bushing. Both names describe this same part, number 14078.
How is this bushing installed?
It replaces the original bushing at the point where the shifter cable meets the transfer case control lever. Follow your vehicle's service information for access and the correct procedure.
