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I wanted to express my thanks to you all for this very helpful post. After my initial failed attempt to re-insert the shift rod back into the housing bushing I read all your posts and was guided by your advice and experiences. So I tried for the second time last night and to my utter amazement I did it first try in just minutes. I couldn’t believe it. So I had to share my method. As the forceful method didn’t work for me I tried the precision method which worked like a charm as follows:
1. I looped a thick elastic band around the end of the shift rod and tied it tight to the handbrake so the shift rod was pointing upwards.
2. I tilted the housing as much as possible to a 45degree angle (with the cutout in the bushing facing downwards)
3. I reached to the back of the coupler with my other hand and centred it and it just popped in without even having to force it.
4. I then covered the rod and bushing with lithium grease and slid it in.
What I realised is that if things are all aligned properly there is sufficient clearance for the shaft to go in easily. If however things are not perfectly aligned when you will struggle and get very frustrated like I did on my first attempt.
I didn’t have time to put the rest back together but I think I did the hardest part.
Thanks again for all your advice and help. Another happy customer.
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