1996B4000
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- January 25, 2022
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- City, State
- Heathsville VA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1996 B4000 LE
1996 B4000 manual transmission
Shifter is a bit sloppy so I decided to replace the shifter bushings, bought kit that contains all new parts plus instructions.
Started to replace the shifter bushings, everything went smoothly until I got to the place about remove the two little pins in which the shifter rides. I figured it would be a simple job -- put a punch against the inner end of the pin, tap with hammer and out pops the pin.
Did not work. Got a bigger punch, bigger hammer. Pin did not move. Tried punch and hammer on the other pin. Did not move. Tried an even bigger punch and hammer. Neither pin moved. I was concerned that I would break a pin or distort the housing, so, I quit, put the old parts back on.
QUESTIONS:
1. So how do I get the pins out?
2. Seems as though the pins must come out so I can replace the bushings and washers that are below the pins. Both pins are in good shape, not broken. Is it possible to fish out the bushings, washers, etc. that are below the pins and replace them without removing the pins?
Thanks.
Shifter is a bit sloppy so I decided to replace the shifter bushings, bought kit that contains all new parts plus instructions.
Started to replace the shifter bushings, everything went smoothly until I got to the place about remove the two little pins in which the shifter rides. I figured it would be a simple job -- put a punch against the inner end of the pin, tap with hammer and out pops the pin.
Did not work. Got a bigger punch, bigger hammer. Pin did not move. Tried punch and hammer on the other pin. Did not move. Tried an even bigger punch and hammer. Neither pin moved. I was concerned that I would break a pin or distort the housing, so, I quit, put the old parts back on.
QUESTIONS:
1. So how do I get the pins out?
2. Seems as though the pins must come out so I can replace the bushings and washers that are below the pins. Both pins are in good shape, not broken. Is it possible to fish out the bushings, washers, etc. that are below the pins and replace them without removing the pins?
Thanks.