anyone know how to remove the bitch pin from the shift linkage? it looks like the bottom part of the pin (roll pin) is larger so it can only go one way? Is this true? what side do I knock it out from?

 

You need an 8mm ball punch to remove it correctly. The ball allows it to center itself on the hollow pin and you can wack away w/ your sledge hammer. You can hit it out either way but you can't from the top because the motor is there! Hit it from the bottom and it'll eventually come out once your arm feels like it is about to fall off.

P.S. It is possible to get out without the proper ball punch, but it is a pain in the *** (I know from personal experience).

 

Yup.

Invest in the correct punch. You will thank yourself. Plus, they only cost a few bucks.

I have an 8mm punch and the bitch pin is no longer an issue at all

 

You need a 5/16 Ball pin punch. I bought one from the Snap on guy for 16.00 dollars. The pin is a pain in the *** to get out if its the first time doing it.

 

wouldn't it be easier to just remove the shift linkage at the shifter? does that even have to be done?

 

yea just hit it with the 8mm punch. it doesn't look like it's moving, but after a good amount of time, it will start to move. just be patient. i took my first bitch pin out this summer while doing my first swap with my brother. good luck bro.

 

Or, you can just pull it out with the swap, then disconnect it from top which is easier because you actually have leverage. The shifter moves freely so you can maneuver it around to get it out of the engine bay.

 

Listen to these guys...Jack up your ride as high as you can, get that 8mm punch, some lube and a bis *** hammer and whack it out.

 

hey, since i cannot remove that bitch pin and i cannot get a wrench on the through nut that holds the shift linkage to the shifter, is it possible to drop the transmission without bending the shift rod?can i keep all shift linkage in place when i do it?

 

i can't explain how much easier the punch makes this job, go buy a punch.

 

how can i hold the punch from the top when i hammer it?

 

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If you take the motor/trans out with the linkage attached you can get it from the top.

 

i did this last week took me less than a min. because i had the right tools. you really need the punch to get it out and it makes life so much easier

 

(5/16) inch = 7.9375 millimeters

 

yeah bitch, expletive the roll pin i just disconnected it at the shifter

 

use the bolt that connects the manifold to the cat. It is the perfect size to knock out the pin

 

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Get a spare one, 'cause if you take out the pin as often as I do you'll munch the bolt up. Also, use a pair of vice grips so that you don't whack the **** out of your hand by accident.

 

yea i just used a bolt and a hammer it came out in like 3 whacks

 

ok ive gotten farther, but now how do i remove the speedometer cable plug from the transmission?

 

The 8mm bolts I use to pry the brake drums off work fine for this too.

 

how do i get the c clip out or transmission speedo?

 

if you figure out how the speedo cable is retained in the transmission, let me know, cause mine keeps popping out.

 

pounding out the bitch pin is not good for your input shaft... If you can't get it in one or two solid wacks then just take out the shift linkage... Its easier on you and the tranny

 

use the ac compressor bolt! worked for me a few days ago