What's involved in replacing the Forward shift ball cup in '85 5sp

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01-28-2008, 10:57 PM

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Ha, one electrical thing at a time, one mechanical, one body, I think that's what Alan meant.

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01-28-2008, 11:03 PM

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Not to hijack a thread - but - yes, the plastic pieces are about $4.50 each - from DR (and probably others too) - press the pin out - replace them - press the pin in. I just used opposing sockets and a vise.... Badda boom...
The same applies with heating with a micro torch to break the loctite to remove the coupling - I think I had a thread going earlier on this and a lead to the torch even......

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01-28-2008, 11:35 PM

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Imo,

It did say that it takes quite a bit of effort even with the TT on the bench (I think).
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maybe it does on the bench.. I laid my tube on the floor and pressed it with my foot.... 30 seconds

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11-26-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailmed

- place some teflon grease on the new cup, and you can actually pull it down real easy just pulling on the 1" strap.
I destroyed one by trying the hose clamp idea on a dry cup

Good luck - it's a 45 minute job that can take hours the first time...

Old thread but relevant. Is it best to place lube inside these plastic bushings prior to installing over the ball or do it dry since there are concerns about it popping off?
The plastic bushing is pretty slick and smooth inside and I was able to get it on the ball with no lube but now wonder if it needs lube in there for best long term performance. Gunar