Hi,

Trying to disconnect the shift linkage at the forward section, just before it goes into the tunnel.
After sliding off the boot, I backed out the set screw that has the tapered end.
But after that i can't see if theres anything else to disconnect and I can't seem to pull anything apart by hand.
I do see what looks like a pin that goes through the coupling that maybe I have to drive out with a drift pin or something but I don't want to damage it until I'm sure thats what I'm supposed to do (and then I'll damage it!).
Its a 1974 1.8 side shift.

Thanks in advance.

Steve

See linkage diagram if this helps. At what number are you trying to disconnect?

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No don't try to drive out the pin in the coupling. You're ready to separate once you remove the cone screw.

I am at 26

Steve

Ok, so just keep fiddling with it by hand?

Thanks

Have someone hold a board between the firewall and the coupling knuckle, then pull backwards on the shift lever.
That will drive the shaft in the center tunnel forward and pop out of the knuckle at the firewall.
Or if that doesnt get it remove the access panel on the center tunnel at the firewall inside the car, and you can get a pair of needle nose vise grips on the shaft to hold it while someone pulls on the knuckle underneath.

Excellent!

Thanks
Steve

I put a big adjustable wrench on the rod coming out of the firewall and hold it in place while some one in the cabin pulls back on the shifter. Rotating the rear rod by twisting at the bend helps to loosen it.
Bruce

Wiggle wiggle wiggle! It'll come loose.

--DD

Just to check...you said you "backed out" the set screw. Did you remove it entirely? If not, you need to. It has a long end that sticks well into the shaft.



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Yes, i removed it completely.
Thanks for checking.

Hopefully tomorrow I'll get a chance to work on it.

Sounds easy enough. I'm going to try the "wiggle, wiggle, wiggle" method again suggested by Dave Darling but getting a good grip is challenging with the boot on. It does scrunch up some, like an accordion but its never really out of the way and I haven't gotten frustrated enough to cut it off.

Thanks all.

Steve

If you feel it helps, you can stretch the rubber boot off the elliptical shaped flange and then slide it out of the way.

Smack and twist it. It'll come.

You can get it to come off the lip on the rod and push it back onto the rod to get it out of the way.