How to remove 8mm Spring Pin from Shift Rod?

[Hylux]

Was wondering how do I remove the 8mm spring pin from the shift rod in order to remove the shift rod from the engine? Do I just use something to push it out from the top?

Also I was wondering was it possible to remove the engine without disconnecting the suspension lower arm ball joints? Or is it required in order to remove the driveshaft? I ask because I don't have the Ball Joint Remover tool that the service manual says to use.

[bennjamin]

Use a flat headed 8mm punch and a large heavy mallet
Don't forget to remove the C clamp cover that surrounds it

Be prepared to get sore arms

[cbauto]

Use a flat headed 8mm punch and a large heavy mallet
Don't forget to remove the C clamp cover that surrounds it

Be prepared to get sore armsThe above(emphasis on 8mm & HEAVY mallet) plus....

lift car as high as possible for more hammer leverage.

[cbauto]

in regards to LBJ, big hammer applies here too.

[flipfire]

Bitch pin is always fun. Try an air hammer if you have one.

[mocchi]

use wd40 to lube it

[mocchi]

for me its quicker and cleaner to remove driveshafts when removing engine. less likely cutting the driveshaft seals.

[mooshie]

For the ball joints- http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-123507.html

I use the joint of my breaker bar which fits just nicely and it usually pops it apart, however sometimes need to provide a bit of leverage/pressure or twist on the bar if it wedges in there and gets stuck

Pics- http://www.d-series.org/forums/transmission-alley/14079-diy-tranny-removal-input-shaft-bearing-change.html

[mooshie]

Oh and if you don't have a punch, I have used a screwdriver bit held with pliers and the flat end or butt against the bitch pin. Ruins the bit but they are a dime a dozen. You need a mallet or mini sledge for this too, ordinary hammer just doesn't work

[JayTea18]

I did what this guy did:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzYb3az7Nyg

I thought it'll be hard like everyone was mentioning,
maybe I was lucky.
I Had to change my shift boot

[cbauto]

I did what this guy did:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzYb3az7Nyg

I thought it'll be hard like everyone was mentioning,
maybe I was lucky.
I Had to change my shift boot
damage the bore?

[JayTea18]

damage the bore?

Not at all,
grinded that bolt down ( took 2 goes)
fitted pretty good.
Also used a Panel beaters hammer to bang it out.

[RenzokukenJ]

Did you get it off?

[Hylux]

Hey guys thanks for the advice. I did manage to get it off quite easily. I used a bolt from the power steering which fitted perfectly and also sprayed some wd40 on before hand. Came out after 4-5 hits with a hammer :)

[Hylux]

As for the control arm, I found a video that suggests doing it like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJR77aN-MDk

It seems simple enough.

I havnt had time to do this yet, but was planning to do it tomorrow. Has anyone done it this way before?

[Zontan]

I have been making and selling these for a couple of years now. They make quick work of the most stubborn pins. I can ship worldwide.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Civic-CRX-Transmission-Shift-Linkage-Roll-Pin-Removal-Tool-bitch-pin-/261130567260?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

[Hondarally]

I have been making and selling these for a couple of years now. They make quick work of the most stubborn pins. I can ship worldwide.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-Civic-CRX-Transmission-Shift-Linkage-Roll-Pin-Removal-Tool-bitch-pin-/261130567260?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

So you joined OH just to sell your products.

Nice

[Hondarally]

As for the control arm, I found a video that suggests doing it like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJR77aN-MDk

It seems simple enough.

I havnt had time to do this yet, but was planning to do it tomorrow. Has anyone done it this way before?

I feel car sick after watching that

I've used that method (I think I used some 20 x 10 flat bar instead of trashing a socket extension). It still didn't work on one of the ball joints no matter what I did. Ended up having to remove the whole LCA / knuckle assembly and cutting the ball joint out, then pressing the taper section out on a 30 tonne press. When it let go, it did it with a huge bang - scared the crap out of everyone in the workshop.

[RenzokukenJ]

Good work guys

[mocchi]

no problem

[cbauto]

bump.