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#231
Yeah it was a bitch to get the old **** off.
You just have to set up your wrenches so you can get a lot of leverage on the top wrench. I didn't want to damage my shift linkage, so I was very hesitant at first to put all my strength into it. Just make sure your locking wrench doesn't slip.
Good luck.
**edit**
Make sure the upper wrench is clamped to the flat sides of the OEM ****. This will help prevent slippage with the towel in between.
You just have to set up your wrenches so you can get a lot of leverage on the top wrench. I didn't want to damage my shift linkage, so I was very hesitant at first to put all my strength into it. Just make sure your locking wrench doesn't slip.
Good luck.
**edit**
Make sure the upper wrench is clamped to the flat sides of the OEM ****. This will help prevent slippage with the towel in between.
Last edited by nm3th; 02-25-2006 at 11:31 AM.
#232
lol, thx for the tips, I was afraid I was tugging too hard. I got the wrench to hold the shaft and had that locked in place. I used a tower to save my stock shift ****, but it kept slipping so I did it w/o the towel.. Needless to say.. my stock **** got OWNED, and the new one is looking pimp will post pics soon :P
#233
#234
Originally Posted by Jee_35
lol, thx for the tips, I was afraid I was tugging too hard. I got the wrench to hold the shaft and had that locked in place. I used a tower to save my stock shift ****, but it kept slipping so I did it w/o the towel.. Needless to say.. my stock **** got OWNED, and the new one is looking pimp will post pics soon :P
New **** is awesome, thanks to Clint and Sharif, I'm getting some rattling noises but I think I just need to tighten it down a bit more.
#235
Originally Posted by woshiagni
Agreed, same here... I tried rubber scraps and cloth and it kept slipping. The amount of loctite Nissan puts on the threads is ridiculous. I ended up gripping it with the wrench directly and got it off w/o a problem but the leather is completely torn up.
New **** is awesome, thanks to Clint and Sharif, I'm getting some rattling noises but I think I just need to tighten it down a bit more.
New **** is awesome, thanks to Clint and Sharif, I'm getting some rattling noises but I think I just need to tighten it down a bit more.
#238
I had no problem at all with the **** removal. Adjustable vice grips on the shaft and a large pipe wrench on the **** for easy leverage. I used a leather glove covered with a small towel over the ****. Infiniti suggests cutting rubber rad hose to fit around the **** for protection but I didn't have any around.
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