Sorry for the questions...but I tryd to remove the auto trans shift linkage and I removed it from the steering colum&I removed the lock nut from the bottom but it's still not budging am I supposed to do something else?It is kind of late&I looked in the book but couldn't find what I need,also searched &got nada

 

I was thinking there is a clip that holds the rod on at the bottom...but it has been a while since I dropped my tranny. The only nut I recall is the linkage bracket but I am not sure.

I will head out to garage shortly and crawl under to refresh my memory.


See if this helps:

 

What locknut? And what are you trying to do? Keep your questions about the same topic in the same thread! So we all know what the hell you are talking about.

 

Number 10 is the lock nut&Im trying to remove the rod.Also figured since the other thread was titled towards help with my ebrake&I said I had already figured it out,it wouldnt do much good to add to it.So...Ive removed said nut.Any idea what now?And if it'll be better if I have any further questions about install of the bl Ill add it to existing post.

 

Agreed with Zman -- Merge all threads related to the body lift into the thread that started it all.

gdstock got the right diagram.

You shouldn't have to mess with the steering column at all. It's mostly contorting your body and hands to reach the linkage at the top, near the firewall.

Loosen the locknut (item 10) on the bottom at the transmission.

Then shoot some wd-40 or PB or w/e lube onto the rubber grommet of the top attachment point. I ended up using channel locks to get the leverage to pop it out. It is a PITA.

Also, it's better to replace the lever in reverse order. Top first, then feed the bottom into the sleeve w/ locknut. You'll be fighting the spring a little, but the transmission lever should already be in the down position to give you some play.

Another tip, b/c I believe you are taking out to do extension, BEFORE you cut the linkage SCRIBE a line lengthwise. Cut in the middle of that line to separate your linkage. Put extension in and align the scribe marks. This is so when you position the linkage for welding, the 2 ends are lined up where they need to be for replacement.

 

OK. I am totally confused. Cuttroat, what is it you are trying to do that this linkage needs to come off. When I dropped my tranny (three times) I did not mess with that bolt that adjuts the linkage at all.


Maybe if we knew what your goal is we could help more.

 

No problem will do...&I was able to.pop it out of the steering shaft with a pry bar...I removed the lock nut &pulled on it seems stuck.It'll just go up&down through the gears.Do I guess Ill yank a bit harder.I wasn't sure if I had to pop it out with a prybar

 

If I remember right, it should slide straight up (uncompressing the spring). Also shoot some lube in there. I wouldn't use a prybar.

Good luck

 

Same thread would have been fine, I assume what you are doing is related to it. If you are adjusting linkeage, ALL the info you need to do it properly is in the Haynes and or FSM. #10 is a bolt not a "lock nut"

 

Weld a extension in for the body lift