Dropping Engine out - Gearshift linkage?

[JonL]

Ok i am pretty much ready to drop the engine out, only left to disconnect is the gearshift linkage.

I can't see how this comes out, it looks to be attached to the rear engine mount? Is this the case?Will it come out when i undo the bolt?

Thanks

[mowgli]

just behind the rear engine mount is a clamp bolt on the gear linkage. undo that and get someone to push the gearstick forwards. Hey Presto it comes apart.

[m.d.]

yeah the main linkage stays on the engine mount so you dont have to touch it. just do as said above

[robb]

There is also a pin going through the big knuckle joint on the box (has a clip identical to the one that holds the throttle pedal in place), I would also take this out as a linkage attatched to the mount and the box won't let the engine come out!!

Good luck with the pin in the mount as these usually seize solid!

I found the best way to leave the bolt alone, (saves setting it back up) and to just take both pins out.