I'm having a hard time removing the shifter rod from the trans. I have removed the spring pin but can't ge the shifter rod off. Any tricks would be a help.
Thom

 

Spray some penetrating oil where it connects.
Let it sit, then try with a flat tip screwdriver to get it to separate.

You did remove pin number 28 correct?

 

Yes, I removed the spring pin 28. I can't get the shaft to put off. I will try the pen. oil and see if it loosen up.

 

So I have tried penetrating oil and I still can't separate the shift rod #14 from the transmission. I'm afraid if I really hit it I will damage the inside of the trans. HELP!!!!

P.S. Yes I have removed the spring pin #28.

 

get in the car, slam 3rd gear a few times and see if it'll pop out of the transmission.

 

I like your style lol.

 

Really. Someone else must have had this problem. I'm thinking about putting some heat to the coupler to see if that break it loose.

 

Do what kyden said.

 

Just to follow-up, I had to remove the transmission with the rod attached. Once out of the car, I had to heat the coupler and then spray liquid wrench in the spring pin hole. This allowed me to break the shift rod from the coupler. What a pain in the butt! Thanks for all you help!
T