Re: Pulling Transaxle and Wobbly Shifter

[Mark Denovich <mark@domain.elided>]

Lalo,

	I haven't removed the transaxle yet, but I don't believe it is that 
hard...  I don't think you need deal with the deDion.   You do need to 
disconnect the brake line, the emergency brake cable, the drive shaft 
and clutch line.   After that there's just the bolts at the front 
crossmember and the rear gearbox (trunion?) mount.   You probably need 
to disconnect the shift linkage too...   You might need to drop the 
exhaust to get at it, if you want to disconnect it at the shifter.  It's 
pretty straight forward... that's probably why it doesn't get much 
coverage in the shop manual.

Now about the wobbly shifter:  You also should check your gearbox 
mounts.   Since you are taking the gearbox out anyway, this is a perfect 
time to replace them.   There are two big mounts up front, and a big 
bushing in the rear. The usual suspects should have them in stock.  If 
your car is like mine, that rubber has turned to goo, and is letting 
your tranny move around, and might be putting strain on the linkage. 
This might explain the wobbly shifter.  My shifting has certainly 
improved after I replaced my mounts and bushing.

	--Mark
	--1988 Milano Verde

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