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Trouble removing shift arm to install short shifter?

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copperbricks

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Ohio
I recently bought an OEM S3 shift arm to install along with some 42DD solid shift bushings. However I couldn't get the stock shift arm off- after 10 minutes of pulling it moved up a couple of mil, but refused to move any further. I gave up out of fear of damaging something in the transmission by pulling too hard.

Anyone have any tips of getting it off?
 
MiamiBourne

MiamiBourne

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South Florida
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2016 6MT Golf R Oryx
copperbricks said:
I recently bought an OEM S3 shift arm to install along with some 42DD solid shift bushings. However I couldn't get the stock shift arm off- after 10 minutes of pulling it moved up a couple of mil, but refused to move any further. I gave up out of fear of damaging something in the transmission by pulling too hard.

Anyone have any tips of getting it off?
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I had issues as well. This method from this video helped me the best. About 2 minutes in.

https://youtu.be/vZnadfI3_jg
 
Ferrari

Ferrari

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Mississauga, ON
I use a spacer (such as a short socket) next to the transmission shaft, between the transmission housing and bottom of the shifter arm you're trying to remove. Gently hammer down (MAKE SURE YOU'RE IN NEUTRAL so the shaft can move downwards - I use another socket that fits over the threaded transmission shaft) until the 2 separate.
 
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