tried to replace the shift linkage bushings today. the front (tranny end) one went easy enough.

however the shifter end (toward the rear) bushing pin is rusted in place. making things worse, taking the shifter end linkage off was impossible due to lack of room between end of stud and transmission tunnel to take the nut off. couldn't move the stud either because the shifter bin was held in place by rusted screws/nuts too.

what options do i have? is there any trick to loosen that bushing pin? thanks.

Hit the retaining clip with Kroil or PBlaster. Either that clip comes off or you take a Dremel to it and have a replacement handy.
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1986 Volvo 245

I hope someone can give you a solution that's not as drastic as mine.

When I encountered this condition on my '89 I took a Sawzall to it. Worked real good. Only thing is you need another shifter (really, just the lever itself, everything else from your old shifter would still be good).
Lucky for me I had one. Things may be different for you. Still, if you go this route you ought to be able to find a replacement fairly easily.

Under this scenario the setscrew is irrelevant.

EDIT: It just occured to me that you may be talking about an auto, so maybe this response is useless. In either case, I hope it doesn't come to something like this for you.





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'80 DL 2 door, '89 DL Wagon