i need some help i've done this 4 times and usually when i take out the b*tch pin the shift linkage just disconnects from the rod and just slides off. but this one is just stuck connected to that rod (connected to the transmission).

i sprayed some lube on it
i tried hammering it the oppisite directing to try to slide it off. didn't work
tried prying it with a screw driver. didn't work


i'm not sure what else i could do. what should i do?

 

if you still have the entire linkage hooked up just go inside the car and slam the shifter in to like 3rd gear and it should pop off

 

The two pieces might have rusted themselves together. if you have an O/A torch you can heat up the connection point and hammer it a bit. dont heat it up to much, just enough to get the metal hot enough to expand and break the bond. i had to do this on a swap i did and worked great. hope this helps you out.

 

get yourself some p-b blaster and let it sit for awhile. then run it through the gears till it comes apart. if you have the shifter out already use a hammer and a ball joint fork. put the hammer in between the linkage and the part on the tranny. dont hit it to hard it will come apart.

 

ya i just heated it up and got a long flat head and hammer, banged on it a lil and it came right out. Thnx guys

 

lol air hammer....

 

glad i could help.