Originally Posted by :snoopy:
i was hoping to avoid removing the linkage completely but if it comes to that then oh well. i was thinking of using a vise grip or some pliers to squeeze the outer lip of the bushing so i could get that sucker in there.
one more thing, when i removed the bolt holding the linkage to the tranny what i assume to be tranny fluid started leaking out catching me totally off guard. luckily i wasnt directly underneath it otherwise i woulda been covered with it. is this normal? :thinking:
Definitely not normal to be leaking something unless either an axle was pulled out or the drain bolt was removed. See if you can pinpoint the source of the fluid and confirm what type of fluid it is.
The shift linkage isn't that hard to pull out. It is really just that bitch pin that makes it difficult. An 8 mm punch, BFH and a lot of elbow grease should get it out.
I would really try and see if you could get it in from underneath first. With enough lube and muscle, it just slides right in.