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I struggled for more than 1 hour to get the rod back in the housing. The bushing is very tight and looks like I may have torn some of it. It might last a year or longer but I'm thinking of doing it again. I have to say that my rod accidentally mated with the bushing at the right minute. I had a friend hold the housing while I was moving the rod from the coupler.
I think JK911 has it right on, so I'm tempted in trying it again.
1. Softening the bushing in hot water helped me. I used a screw driver and tore 25% of a corner. I used lithium grease on the bushing to finally force it in.
2. Tilt housing 45 deg. with the bushing gap facing down to allow the rod to slip in, otherwise the flange will block the rod. Next time, I will have the rod up with the coupler loose.
3. I kept moving the gears to 1,3 and 5th. Looks like 3rd was the best but can't confirm it.
4. Now its all back together, but I cant get the center counsel front right screw back in to the floor. Maybe a punch will work or new screws. Does PP sell interior screws and clips?
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