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O2J Transmission Selector Shaft Won't Budge

950 views 1 reply 2 participants last post by  LukasWeb030  
#1 ·
The selector shaft on the O2J I'm using for my alh swapped mk1 caddy just locked up one day while I was trying to adjust the linkages. I took the shift weight off and the top part of the housing also came off easily. But the actual shaft that goes down into the transmission is jammed in there. I've tried looking on a bunch of different forums about removing it but they all say it should just wiggle out, but mine won't move an inch. I'm preparing myself to hear that I probably have to pull the transmission but I'm hoping that's not the case. Anyone have any ideas?
 
#2 ·
Have you tried applying some penetrating oil or a gentle tap with a rubber mallet? Let the oil soak in the interface between the shaft and the transmission housing overnight before giving the shaft another go. If it's still stubborn, gently tapping it with a soft mallet or carefully warming it up with a heat gun might do the trick.