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Anyone got any tips on removing the ball joint of the shifter cable from the transmission? 5Speed if that makes a difference.

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YOUR RESEARCHAnyone got any tips on removing the ball joint of the shifter cable from the transmission? 5Speed if that makes a difference.

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Use putty knife

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IIRC I used a putty knife to spread the load, and a large flat blade screwdriver to pry.
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Anyone got any tips on removing the ball joint of the shifter cable from the transmission? 5Speed if that makes a difference.

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Use hands, and the fork trim tool

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I've tried just using my hands, and the fork trim tool to leverage but neither of them are willing to budge.
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Use twisting motion

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I used a twisting motion on the screwdriver, so that the side of the blade nearest the ball is forcing the connector up.
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Anyone got any tips on removing the ball joint of the shifter cable from the transmission? 5Speed if that makes a difference.

Use hands, and the fork trim tool

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I've tried just using my hands, and the fork trim tool to leverage but neither of them are willing to budge.
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Anyone got any tips on removing the ball joint of the shifter cable from the transmission? 5Speed if that makes a difference.

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Anyone got any tips on removing the ball joint of the shifter cable from the transmission? 5Speed if that makes a difference.

Use two pry bars against each other

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I haven't removed this part in particular, but in general I'd recommend using two pry bars against each other.
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Anyone got any tips on removing the ball joint of the shifter cable from the transmission? 5Speed if that makes a difference.

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Use hands, and the fork trim tool

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I've tried just using my hands, and the fork trim tool to leverage but neither of them are willing to budge.
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Anyone got any tips on removing the ball joint of the shifter cable from the transmission? 5Speed if that makes a difference.

Use putty knife

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IIRC I used a putty knife to spread the load, and a large flat blade screwdriver to pry.
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Anyone got any tips on removing the ball joint of the shifter cable from the transmission? 5Speed if that makes a difference.

Use tapatalk

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Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk
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Anyone got any tips on removing the ball joint of the shifter cable from the transmission? 5Speed if that makes a difference.

Use twisting motion

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I used a twisting motion on the screwdriver, so that the side of the blade nearest the ball is forcing the connector up.
Original post Read captured discussion
Anyone got any tips on removing the ball joint of the shifter cable from the transmission? 5Speed if that makes a difference.

Use two pry bars against each other

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I haven't removed this part in particular, but in general I'd recommend using two pry bars against each other.
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Anyone got any tips on removing the ball joint of the shifter cable from the transmission? 5Speed if that makes a difference.

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POST 1Original post

I am pulling on it with as much force as I did the shift knob and it's not budging. I've tried just using my hands, and the fork trim tool to leverage but neither of them are willing to budge. All the videos related to this just brush over how to remove these and I'm finding myself scared of bending the metal bracket. Anyone got any tips on what I can do? This is for the 5 speed as well, and there is a linkage in between that it looks like I need to remove too to get the blue cable out.

POST 2Original post

I haven't removed this part in particular, but in general I'd recommend using two pry bars against each other. They both must be relatively flat to fit beneath the cable end fitting and the bracket. The first bar spreads the load out across the bracket, to prevent deforming it, and it gives the second bar a firm base to pry against. Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

POST 3Original post

I did what Croc'ed is recommending. IIRC I used a putty knife to spread the load, and a large flat blade screwdriver to pry. I used a twisting motion on the screwdriver, so that the side of the blade nearest the ball is forcing the connector up. The rubber in that connector is probably 10+ years old, so it has hardened, making the job tougher. Good luck!

POST 4Original post

You all are a godsend! I had a bunch of longer flat blade screwdrivers that made it difficult to get them in the right position. I went out and bought two stubby flat heads with the widest flathead I could find and that did the trick!

POST 5Original post

Excellent, glad we could help! That's the value of a board like this.

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