White Clip in Shifter

[ToNeZ90]

Hey guys im having Trouble with the white clip in the shifter socket. I cant get it out and i have already chipped a little peice out of it.

Anyone know how to get it out so i can keep going?

 

[Ride92]

Are you talking about the snap ring that is in there? The Snap-Ring is grey in color if I remember correctly and it need to come out before you can remove the shifter assembly. Once the snap ring is out it's easy to take it apart. You need to get a snap ring pliers to remove it. There not two expensive and a handy tool to have in the box as well http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_...sku=00999896000P&sid=IAx20090815x000001&aff=Y

 

[yangsui]

^sniped!

That metal ring with two little holes is a retaining ring. Need to remove that first.

Need ring pliers, like these:
https://www.amazon.com (commissions earned)

Maybe take the rubber boot off to see it better.

 

[Ride92]

YOu can't take the rubber boot off until it's all disasembled. Be careful not to rip that boot. There is also a very good how to for removing the shifter.

http://www.twmperformance.com/manuals/Mazdaprotege-escort-mx-3manual.pdf

 

[ToNeZ90]

yeah i noticed that i forgot to take out the retaining ring lol i'm an idiot. i didnt even need the special tool. i just used a flathead screwdriver and worked fine. I had the directions but they didnt really say how to take it out or what it looked like. THanks again guys.