I'm doing an engine swap, and while trying to remove the engine, after i got all the engine mounts off, the only thing holding it on now is the shift linkage. Its the part that mounts to the actual transmission - the swivel joint. There seems to be a hollow bar going through the joint - but it doesn't seem to have any threads or anything. how do i remove this? is this what is holding it on?

i need to get this out so any information would be helpful. all the searches i do come up with how to's for the shift linkage removal on the stick shift side, not the tranny side.

thanks!

 

You need an 8mm punch. Just punch out the spring clip and it should come right off. Sometimes it can be a pain, so good luck.

 

what u swapin and into what, just wanted to know

 

yep, or do what I did and just forgo all that and leak the shift linkage hooked up

 

Just listening to some people's horror stories about trying to remove that spring pin makes that seem like a great option. I'll have to see when I do my clutch install.

 

I managed to get my whole motor out of and back into an engine bay with linkage still attached, but it was... exciting.

 

I undid one and that was the last one...
I always leave it attached now.
It's a little harder positioning the motor at first (while it's still above the engine bay) but if you have two people it's a breeze. Once the motor is lowered enough into the engine bay just aim the linkage to the side so it comes out the passenger fender well and the motor from there is cake.

 

what i did was take an AC bolt (the ones with a point) and grind the tip down about 1/2 inch just a little and use a hammer to pound it out. works everytime. i have the (bitch pin remover) we call it for my swaps.