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burnin oil · 02-07-2014, 12:51 PM

Easiest way is a hammer and screw driver. Place the screwdriver tip in the corner at about a 45* angle. Give it a decent tap down and counter clockwise and it should come right out. If you can pull it with your hands there is an issue with the roll pins and they are not holding enough tension on the retainer. If that is the case the shifter should have a decent amount of slop. You can replace the roll pins or put a clamp around them to hold them taught.

02-07-2014, 12:51 PM	#4
burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,921	Re: how do I remove the shift lever stock 4 speed trans? Easiest way is a hammer and screw driver. Place the screwdriver tip in the corner at about a 45* angle. Give it a decent tap down and counter clockwise and it should come right out. If you can pull it with your hands there is an issue with the roll pins and they are not holding enough tension on the retainer. If that is the case the shifter should have a decent amount of slop. You can replace the roll pins or put a clamp around them to hold them taught.