Selector rod install & CSB removal

[kikkoman]

I'm in the final stage of reinstalling all the new shifter parts along with the Z3 1.9 shifter but have run into an issue of trying to reinstall the selector rod. The old rod joint is bit wider and off-center while the new one is shorter and centered so when I try to install the selector rod the same way (the longer end on the joint) there is extra that sticks out. Did I buy the wrong joint, push the rod all the way in (leaving extra towards the right) or center it? Also, if I try to install the shorter-side of the selector rod on the shifter but I seem to have the opposite issue of not enough space to put a circlip on the end with the two yellow washers.

I'm also trying to replace my CSB and can't seem to pull the two halves apart. I've turned (counterclock-wise to loosen?) the clamping sleeve to where I can just see some splined coupling but I can't seem to turn anymore. Do I somehow keep turning until it separates or do I need to just hammer the rest out? TIA.

[kikkoman]

Please ignore the selector rod issue. Looks like I've purchase the wrong rod joint (for the M42/G240 combo) so I'll order the correct one. This project is turning out to be way too much fun.

[kikkoman]

Come on guys, somebody reading this must have taken off or replaced the CSB? My cars been on stands for over a month now and I really miss driving it :(

[MR 325]

John, so did you loosen the "nut" at the center of the driveshaft? That will usually help them come apart. I'd soak the area where the 2 pieces connect with some PB Blaster or Liquid Wrench. Otherwise, just use some force!

[kikkoman]

Yes, I've loosen it as much as I can and can't seem to be able to loosen any more. Sounds like I should be able to just pull it off to separate so I'll spray some Liquid Wrench as you've suggested and try to muscle it off. Thanks Matt!

[MR 325]

Yes, I've loosen it as much as I can and can't seem to be able to loosen any more. Sounds like I should be able to just pull it off to separate so I'll spray some Liquid Wrench as you've suggested and try to muscle it off. Thanks Matt!

If you need help let me know, maybe I can stop by.

[kikkoman]

UPDATE: I strap the one side and was able to finally pull it apart. Once I got it started it pretty easily slid out. Easily pulled out the bearing using a 3-jaw puller. Used a 8" long steel pipe from hardware store to press the new bearing in. The threaded end of the pipe was pretty sharp and I didn't want to damange the new bearing so "smartly" thought to used the old bearing as a "buffer" by placing it inbetween. I pounded in as much as I could but must have little too much (I didn't know that you could) as the new bearing wouldn't spin freely and I couldn't get the old one off (it must have partially seated too). So, I "unpressed" it a little back out to where the old bearing came off and the new one spins good.

Also, I've heard some use regular wheel bearing grease on the spline when putting the two pieces together but Bently recommends Molykote Longterm 2 grease. However, I found out as other have that they don't sell this in small quantities and read in some post a good substitute is Molykote BR-2 Plus which is sold in 14-ounce cartridge (mcmaster.com) so I ordered it and is finally ready to join the two pieces back together.