stubborn roll pin on shift rail

[awd gsx]

does anyone know how to get the pin out of the main shifter block that hold it to the main shifter rail. its not like a normal roll pin. it is like a solid piece. i have to pull the rail out to change the shifter seal.

 

[beekbuttons]

Basically, you'll need to secure the bellhousing somehow, and just pound at that roll pin with a strong punch and a big hammer. I'm talking BFH, and it's going to take some serious pounding to get the thing out. And then it's just as much fun to put it back in.

 

[jshepherd]

Easier to just buy a new shift shaft kit and drill out the roll pin.

 

[awd gsx]

is the piece screwed in. if i drill it out could i get a new piece to screw back in

 

[allwheelTSI]

i believe its just a pin. perhaps re-assembly is possible with nut/bolt and lock washer combo? after drilling it out.

 

[jshepherd]

It is a solid roll pin , If you are really carefull you may be able to drill it and save the peice.

 

[GSXeclipsePSI]

So I went at this with punch that fit inside the roll pin and then beat it and the end broke off, then I started to drill the punch/pin out but was unable too. What is my next step?

 

[twicks69]

Nearly 8 years later.....thread necromancer!

The easiest way is with an air hammer and a fresh point tip while having the shift shaft and bellhousing secured. It just takes a few gentle/accurate pops to get it started, then you can finish the rest of the job off with a 3/16" roll pin punch along with a bit of actuating the shift shaft to get the roll pins out from the bottom side without binding it up.

Use a Chicago Pneumatic CPA046078 0.401" tapered tip punch on an air hammer. They are around $15 each.

I would also recommend a 4# mini-sledge hammer to make life easier with a quality set of roll pin punches either in Metric or SAE. The 3/8" (M5) punch is what you will use most.