OK, my stupid 10 minute job to replace my worn shift bushing (ordered 1.5 years ago and finally found it stashed in a tool box drawer) is turning in a job.

been letting it soak for awhile:


Manual says to use SST 09305-20012 that looks like you apply pressure downward and turn counter clockwise at the same time to remove a kind of dome shaped retainer to remove the shift lever:


I don't have one of these handy doodads...I have tried tapping it down with a punch lightly with a hammer.

anybody got an alternate method that will prevent me from hammering and destroying this thing?

I though about removing the shift lever retainer housing (4 bolts from underneath) but am not sure if that will cause further issues...

thanks guys

 

We just use our fingers at work, and it seems to work ok. MOST of the time.

However, we do run into problematic retainters on occasion at work, and usually a couple of screw drivers works just fine. You need to press down, and turn counter clock wise about 20 degrees or so, then the retainer will pop up above the housing, and the shifter will pop out.

 

all i did was push down with my hands and turn

 

I am thinking it is probably a little rusted...I will give it another shot of PB blaster before I go to bed and see it I can pop it out in the morning...thanks

 

OK, ancient thread but i thought i would update this thing with what I made a month or so after posting this thread

 

About time

Good info, would be easier on the fingers.

 

I feel like it is my duty to buy you a new pair of channel locks for Christmas after seeing the ones you're working with!


By the way, I can remove my retainer with my bare hands; no tools at all!! Just felt like bragging there.... LOL

 

I took a large pair of reversible snap ring pliers ground a notch on the outside of each leg. Push and twist