TIC 06 Shift linkage Bushings help

06SpecC · 11-21-2007, 02:56 PM

Hey guys I just got my TIC Holy Shift kit and I'm installing it right now, I'm in the process of removing the Roll Pin to release the linkage but it will not come out!

I've been punching away at it for the last hour and i'm gettin nowhere fast. I even tried removing the front bolt from the linkage but its too long and jam's the frame.

How can I get the roll pin out, am I supposed to punch out the middle on because its not budging. Please help me out guys.

wrxmatt · 11-21-2007, 03:29 PM

I lowered the tranny a bit, and pulled it away from the bolt. After a bunch of grunting, etc it came out. I wasn't able to get the pin out either.

JD_STI · 11-21-2007, 03:42 PM

what size punch are you using? Should be 3/32

**Turninconcepts.com** · 11-21-2007, 03:50 PM

You will see there is one roll pin inside the other. Treat both pins as one!

Use a large punch to get started this way you don't have to worry about a tiny thing being right on it. A long 1/2" or 3/8" socket extension that you don't care about helps with this.

Give it a good HARD smack. It takes a good one to get it moving. We have a 3lb mini sledge that makes life much easer for this.

Once you have the pin flush with the rod then switch to the 1/4" punch.

Oh, if it's dirty or rusty then use some PB Blast first.

Oh, and did you see the instructions on our site? Look on the lower left of the page for the menu selection of "installation quick links."

be SURE to use some grease, and if you're paranoid about the pin coming out since you smacked so much then use safety wire on it.

If you REALLY booger up the pin I have a few spares here just in case.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 11-21-2007, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD_STI

what size punch are you using? Should be 3/32

3/32 punch is for the roll pin on the lever itself...

06SpecC · 11-22-2007, 09:18 AM

Thanks for the help guys, I LOVE MY SHIFTER!

That Roll Pin would not budge at all, so i dropped the jack on the transmission and forced it over to get the linkage bolt off and finished my install. I can't wait to add a Kartboy Short Shifter down the road.

TURN IN CONCEPTS FTMFW!!!!!!

(p.s. please release some bushing kits for the Evo IX MR!

)

flytojungho · 11-22-2007, 09:25 AM

yea.. once you have the pin moving, it's all good from there. Trying to punch the pin back in... that's the hard part!

ur2s2pid · 11-22-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by flytojungho

yea.. once you have the pin moving, it's all good from there. Trying to punch the pin back in... that's the hard part!

A good trick that I used to put the pin back in was I took a 3/8 extension and placed the pin inside the "Cup end" and tapped the other end with a hammer. However, I figured this out after my friend hit my hand with the hammer while I was trying to hold the pin.

flytojungho · 11-22-2007, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ur2s2pid

A good trick that I used to put the pin back in was I took a 3/8 extension and placed the pin inside the "Cup end" and tapped the other end with a hammer. However, I figured this out after my friend hit my hand with the hammer while I was trying to hold the pin.

yes.. that was the method that I used when i was trying to push mine back in. worked pretty well

V8Huntr · 11-23-2007, 04:42 AM

Removing the bolt is a lot easier than trying to take that pin out. Even Subaru suggests lowering the trans and pushing the whole thing to the right so the bolt will clear. It took me less than a minute to take that bolt out. I didn't even attempt to tap the pin out cuz I knew it would be even more of a PITA to put it back in.

wrxcelration · 11-23-2007, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8Huntr

Removing the bolt is a lot easier than trying to take that pin out. Even Subaru suggests lowering the trans and pushing the whole thing to the right so the bolt will clear. It took me less than a minute to take that bolt out. I didn't even attempt to tap the pin out cuz I knew it would be even more of a PITA to put it back in.

Hey Dan,
I just got the holy shift set and might be goin w. the ss as well. would you be able to help me w the install please

V8Huntr · 11-23-2007, 02:05 PM

When do you wanna do it?

wrxcelration · 11-23-2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V8Huntr

When do you wanna do it?

havent gotten them in yet so next weekend maybe?

damianblalack · 11-28-2007, 09:36 AM

Same here, moving the tranny over and removing the bolt is the way to go, did it that way twice, once on my 05 and again on the new 07.

kman · 11-28-2007, 10:44 AM

This is something I wanted to do soon. If you guys can take pics while your doing this install and post'em here, it would be a huge help. Thanks.

11-21-2007, 02:56 PM	#1
06SpecC Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STi Spec C Fav Mod: The STi experience Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 674 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	TIC 06 Shift linkage Bushings help Hey guys I just got my TIC Holy Shift kit and I'm installing it right now, I'm in the process of removing the Roll Pin to release the linkage but it will not come out! I've been punching away at it for the last hour and i'm gettin nowhere fast. I even tried removing the front bolt from the linkage but its too long and jam's the frame. How can I get the roll pin out, am I supposed to punch out the middle on because its not budging. Please help me out guys. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-21-2007, 03:29 PM	#2
wrxmatt Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STI Limited #743 Fav Mod: New Tires! Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 105 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: TIC 06 Shift linkage Bushings help I lowered the tranny a bit, and pulled it away from the bolt. After a bunch of grunting, etc it came out. I wasn't able to get the pin out either.

11-21-2007, 03:42 PM	#3
JD_STI Spec C Club Car: 07 STI Fav Mod: Zzyzx Coilovers Location: SoCal Posts: 1,198 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TIC 06 Shift linkage Bushings help what size punch are you using? Should be 3/32

11-21-2007, 03:50 PM	#4
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,070 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	Re: TIC 06 Shift linkage Bushings help You will see there is one roll pin inside the other. Treat both pins as one! Use a large punch to get started this way you don't have to worry about a tiny thing being right on it. A long 1/2" or 3/8" socket extension that you don't care about helps with this. Give it a good HARD smack. It takes a good one to get it moving. We have a 3lb mini sledge that makes life much easer for this. Once you have the pin flush with the rod then switch to the 1/4" punch. Oh, if it's dirty or rusty then use some PB Blast first. Oh, and did you see the instructions on our site? Look on the lower left of the page for the menu selection of "installation quick links." be SURE to use some grease, and if you're paranoid about the pin coming out since you smacked so much then use safety wire on it. If you REALLY booger up the pin I have a few spares here just in case.

11-22-2007, 09:18 AM	#6
06SpecC Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STi Spec C Fav Mod: The STi experience Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 674 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: TIC 06 Shift linkage Bushings help Thanks for the help guys, I LOVE MY SHIFTER! That Roll Pin would not budge at all, so i dropped the jack on the transmission and forced it over to get the linkage bolt off and finished my install. I can't wait to add a Kartboy Short Shifter down the road. TURN IN CONCEPTS FTMFW!!!!!! (p.s. please release some bushing kits for the Evo IX MR! )

11-22-2007, 09:25 AM	#7
flytojungho Spec C Club Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: Prodrive oval tip Location: carmel indiana Posts: 1,277 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TIC 06 Shift linkage Bushings help yea.. once you have the pin moving, it's all good from there. Trying to punch the pin back in... that's the hard part!

11-23-2007, 04:42 AM	#10
V8Huntr Spec C Club Car: 04' WRB STi Fav Mod: TBE Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,643 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TIC 06 Shift linkage Bushings help Removing the bolt is a lot easier than trying to take that pin out. Even Subaru suggests lowering the trans and pushing the whole thing to the right so the bolt will clear. It took me less than a minute to take that bolt out. I didn't even attempt to tap the pin out cuz I knew it would be even more of a PITA to put it back in.

11-23-2007, 02:05 PM	#12
V8Huntr Spec C Club Car: 04' WRB STi Fav Mod: TBE Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 1,643 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TIC 06 Shift linkage Bushings help When do you wanna do it?

11-28-2007, 09:36 AM	#14
damianblalack Junior STI Driver Car: 07 STi Fav Mod: Recaro Young Sport Location: P'cola, FL Posts: 69 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: TIC 06 Shift linkage Bushings help Same here, moving the tranny over and removing the bolt is the way to go, did it that way twice, once on my 05 and again on the new 07.

11-28-2007, 10:44 AM	#15
kman Amateur STI Driver Location: Everett, Wa Posts: 13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: TIC 06 Shift linkage Bushings help This is something I wanted to do soon. If you guys can take pics while your doing this install and post'em here, it would be a huge help. Thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.