Step 14 – Remove the left and right drive shaft from the transmission

Tools Needed: Large Flat head screw driver, 17mm Socket Wrench and 17mm Combination Wrench

Unbolt the the damper fork bolt using a 17mm socket wrench and a 17mm combination wrench. Check to make sure the steering knuckle is dismounted of the lower ball joint and then pull out the outer CV joint out of the hub spine. Then use a large flat screw driver and help pry the inner CV joint out of the transmission while pulling it toward the outside of the vehicle. By prying the CV joint out I mean slide the screw driver between the transmission and the inner CV joint and gently try to dislodge the CV joint from the transmission but be careful not to damage the transmission seal. The shorter passenger drive shaft should be easier to do but the longer drivers side might require some help from a friend. Your friend can pull on the shaft and help support it while you try to dislodge it out of the transmission. Repeat the process above  to remove both drive shafts.

Step 15 – Unbolt and disconnect the shifter support linkage

Tools Needed: 12mm Combination Wrench, Flat Screwdriver, 8mm Punch, Hammer, and Grinder

Use the combination wrench and unscrew the shift rod. Once the bolt is out pull the shift rod down and out of the way. Next you need to push back the rubber boot back on the extension rod to expose the clip. Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the clip of the shaft. Grab an 8mm punch and hammer and try tapping the pin out. If you try this for a while and it doesn’t work try plan B. Take a 4″ grinder and carefully grind down the bottom part of the shift rod pin, careful not to grind down any other part on the transmission or linkage. Once the head of the pin is gone use a punch to push up the pin until it pops out on top. Then grab the extension rod and move it to the side careful not to loose any plastic components.