Shift Lever Removal

[Jerryvi]

1978 FJ40 in process of clutch removal and replacement. Removing the shift lever is causing me some confusion. Checking the manuals seems to imply that I just unscrew a retainer at the base of the lever, bu my unit has two small rivets (?) or pins on the housing. Do I just grind them off to get to the lever retainer for removal? Or is it a pin that must be punched out?

 

[brian]

push down on the spring loaded retainer and twist....i forget if it's cw or ccw.

 

[Steamer]

Some go cw and some go ccw. Don't know which way for a 78. This vid for my 74 may help ya.

"74 Shifter Install"

 

[rkymtnflyfisher]

440 Channel Lock pliers.

Push down on the cap and twist.

 

[MadMace]

Make sure it’s in neutral when you remove it.

 

[Jerryvi]

Some go cw and some go ccw. Don't know which way for a 78. This vid for my 74 may help ya.

"74 Shifter Install"

Thanks for the info. The video was extremely helpful!

 

[Jerryvi]

440 Channel Lock pliers.

Push down on the cap and twist.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[Jerryvi]

Thanks for all the info! Love this forum and the help to get the FJ40 back on the road!