Well I’m trying to do this now. I can’t push the gearshift linkage out of the grommet holding it on the steering shaft. I’ve been pushing really hard on it and wiggling it. What am I missing? Any tricks? I lubed it up too. I’m basically pushing it toward the rear of the car trying to pop it off.
Can you move the shifter up and down so so the lubricant can get in there? Do you have enough room to get in there with a hammer. It probably needs to be jarred a bit to break it loose. Don't be afraid to hit that rod. It's pretty strong.
