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Posted by: JimN73 Nov 30 2018, 05:11 PM

There are two stiff springs on rods in the shift console, one just in front of the shifter and one just behind. One of the springclips on a shaft is gone and the rod backed out of the housing far enough for the spring to slip out of the housing.

Stuffing the spring back into the housing is tough. Anybody have any ideas or tips?

Picture attached, #3 and 4

Thanks,

Posted by: mgphoto Nov 30 2018, 05:33 PM

Use Phillips screwdriver, bend spring to place open end over hole, push through the screwdriver while pushing the spring into place. Work both ends, one side shaft other screwdriver, when spring is in place, push the shaft through the hole pulling on the screwdriver, install circlip.
Seems tough but not that bad .

Posted by: mepstein Nov 30 2018, 06:27 PM

Above directions but use a vice grip to hold spring and push it down and wear leather gloves and eye protection because the spring can shoot out with a lot of force.

Posted by: mgphoto Nov 30 2018, 06:43 PM

QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 30 2018, 04:27 PM)

Posted by: JimN73 Dec 11 2018, 03:28 PM

Thanks, I tied the spring to the shifter body so it couldn't go too far. Still not fun.

Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 11 2018, 03:47 PM

You got the springs in?

Posted by: mepstein Dec 11 2018, 05:07 PM

Once you get the technique down, its 2 minutes.

Posted by: rhodyguy Dec 11 2018, 05:18 PM

PMs sent.