dfink

I have been following the directions for an engine drop as posted by Garrett. Everything has gone pretty well except for the removal of the front (longitudinal) pdas lock cylinder. The horizontal one popped right out. I have removed the "U" clip and the driveshaft and driveshaft tube are disconnected. It looks like according to the right up that the cylinder should come free and then be removed once the tranny support is dropped a bit. It is in there solid. It won't even budge a little bit. Tried to wedge between the line connection and the case but I don't want to break anything. It may be corroded but wanted to get more advise before using more force.

Rocket Rob

The PDAS cylinders can be stubborn to remove. I have had to pry on it a bit to get it to pop loose. I would suggest trying more .

Ducks964

I had the same problem. It would not budge. We got the engine out with it still in, but took some filing and a perfect angle. Would not recommend this route though. Love the manual on this which makes it sound like it is an easy item to remove.

dfink

Thanks for the responses. I did finally get the actuator out. It took quite a bit of prying. I also think it got kind of cocked and that made it worse. I was finally able to find a place to pry and get it straight and then it popped right out.