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 arms

The 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.../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/trans...ng-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.