speedjunkie_g35

You need a c-clamp, a 12mm bolt and a socket. The socket is to allow room for the bitch pin to be pushed into. Put the bolt on the opposite side and tighten the c-clamp until the pin is out. Hours were spent before this came to mind.

grumblemarc

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Really should have got some pics. Some may not be able to visualize this.

Linked

its sounds similar to how you would normally install a lower ball joint, but instead of pressing it in, your pushing it out

speedjunkie_g35

Yeah I was to the point I just wanted to be done but basically it would be something like... Hope diagram helps

If you tighten the C- clamp it will push the bolt into the shift linkage removing the B.P.
_ top of C-clamp.
T-bolt
O-shift linkage
U-socket to catch bitch pin
_-bottom of C-clamp

Former User

http://www.performanceforum.com/wesv...tch/bitch.html

94_civic_dx

I've always use a 10 or 12mm bolts tapped it out takes a few seconds to do

apexi_rsx

ive seen a tool made already if u search check here : http://www.performanceforum.com/wesv...tch/bitch.html

speedjunkie_g35

I was told to use a 12mm bolt to tap it out before I even started but it didn't budge. I didn't have the room to work. I like the screw bit idea, less to try and keep in place while tightening. Wish I would of seen that link prior, would of saved a few hours

Freshdot

took me about 3min to come up with the idea of using a 1/4" rachet extension and a hammer the first time i did this.

imptricer

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12mm a/c bolt has a tappered end and pushes all the way through on less than a minute everytime

racebum

matco is who makes the correct tool for the bitch pin. buy one, this is a nightmare without it

http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/pr...MER-LINK-TOOL/

i never come in the civic forum, just noticed this as a top thread and thought i would share a way to save hours of frustration for $26.70

Freshdot

civicStyle

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i made my own tool. works in ten seconds.

98civdx

I use a punch, and a BFH. hasn't failed me yet.

civicStyle

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only thing that sucks with that, if your working on the gound and dont have the room to swing a hammer. maybe ill post a video of my method. it does involve having a air hammer.

m3tech95

good info.....

98civdx

How high are you jacking the car up?

Sure it's a little tight under there, but there is enough room. Well, for me.

v8killaz

yeah make a video next time i guarantee i can take it out faster than you with a air hammer

using a cclamp is retarded

Nisif

I've always used a honda a/c compressor bolt with no issues. It's roughly 4.5" long with a 12mm bolt head and they're 4 of them that mount the a/c compressor to the a/c compressor engine block bracket. The tappered end fits directly into the "bitch pin". If it's been a while since it's been removed soak it in wd40 then lightly hammer it out.

Humphrizzle

this is like the easiest thing in the world.. i dont understand why someone had to make a DIY on it..

crx_si-r

i always just used a small torx bit. was out in 3 whacks.

Freshdot

primative rocket science if i say so myself.

sde780

I always just removed the shifter and kept the bitch pin in...hammering upside down for 1 hour is not fun

hyperblu

i understand what he means.
gotta love paint:

4cylfiend

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I was pulling my engine out a few weeks ago and couldnt find punch to get the pin out. So I started digging around the garage and pulled a spare b-series valve out of a junk head that I had laying around.

Put the top of the valve (small end) up to the pin and gave it 3 taps with a hammer and it was out!

Best tool ive used so far.