H55 shifter removal - how?

[coldtaco]

How do you remove the shifter from a H55? I spent hrs a year or more ago to repair something and now I need to remove again for a transmission swap. Yes the “locking” ring is removed, that’s easy. Thanks

 

[coldtaco]

It moves up about a 1/4” and stops solid.

 

[gr8ful]

The whole thing should just pop out easily now. Don’t lose the little plastic “seat” for it, but other than that I’d say try to give it a good yank. Seems like it must just be siezed up in there.

 

[sodafeld1]

should just pop out after you unscrew that retainer, give it a tug taco!

 

[coldtaco]

The last time I removed it it took me a couple hrs. I tried today a few times then left so I wouldn’t get too . Will try tomorrow again.

 

[Behemoth60]

I got one of these a few years ago. My quality of life has improved dramatically as a result.

OEM Gear Shift Lever Removal Tool for Any Toyota

Toyota SST for removing the transmission shift lever. Please reference the factory service manual to determine if this tool is used for your vehicle.

www.cityracerllc.com

 

[coldtaco]

I got one of these a few years ago. My quality of life has improved dramatically as a result.

OEM Gear Shift Lever Removal Tool for Any Toyota

Toyota SST for removing the transmission shift lever. Please reference the factory service manual to determine if this tool is used for your vehicle.

www.cityracerllc.com

How does it work? What does it do? I’ve seen these for sale over the years and thought about buying one, but never did

 

[rick_d]

You should have lever in neutral then it lifts up. The tool is to rotate the lock ring but you are beyond that.

Lock rings were stiffer on early 3sps. I have taken 35 plus 4sp and 5sp shifters out with fingers only.

 

[Behemoth60]

How does it work? What does it do? I’ve seen these for sale over the years and thought about buying one, but never did

As a physicist I say it is a class 2 lever that does work while minimizing entropy.
As a meta-physicist, I say it works by bringing order where once there was chaos.

you put it over the gear shift retainer. you push down. you turn it. you remove the gear shift. you move forward with life.

 

[cruiserpilot]

As a physicist I say it is a class 2 lever that does work while minimizing entropy.
As a meta-physicist, I say it works by bringing order where once there was chaos.

you put it over the gear shift retainer. you push down. you turn it. you remove the gear shift. you move forward with life.

Peter also works with BFH's and fire alot, too.

IMO, seriously it should just pull right straight up from there with the lock ring removed.

 

[RHINO]

When the shifter ball grooves start to wear at the bottom they can grab those two round pegs they slide onto. Just needs more tug to come out.

 

[coldtaco]

Used a channel pliers as far down as possible and squeezed really tight then hit the end of the pliers with a sharp downward hit and it popped out. It left the plastic bushing in its seat though. I guess now I can proceed.

 

[rick_d]

The plastic cup should stay on shifter not in the guide. Also, the shift seat (1.5” ring in bottom of shifter cavity) should be replaced.