How to remove the transmission linkage roll pin "Bitch Pin"

**Zenmachine** · 14 Feb 2009 02:01:52

I searched this site and didnt see anyone posting this method so I thought I would. My apologies if it is posted somewhere else and I missed it.

http://www.performanceforum.com/wesv...tch/bitch.html

In Wes's method he used a short socket as a "catch" for the pin but I found that technique frustrating and ultimatly useless. Instead of a short socket to "catch", I used a spindle nut I had kicking around. It grabbed onto the round part of the shift linkage much better than a freakin socket. Once you're down there, you will know what I mean. The short socket just spins and wobbles with every turn of the C clamp. The axle nut stays put and voila! A few turns, no hammering, no jacks or punches...Once it was out almost all the way I just grabbed it with a good set of vicegrips and wiggled it till it came free.

Thanks to that guy Wes Vann for the basic idea. Hope it helps someone else in the future.

**dew1989** · 12 Mar 2009 05:45:39

I could of used this a couple months ago...that pin really is a bitch

**fourBANGIN** · 13 Mar 2009 21:29:42

lol, damn everyone really has that much of a problem with this pin, I use this method all the time. I thought it was what everyone does, lol

**Kool0aid** · 03 May 2009 22:34:24

thank god I found this. Thanks a million. I've been trying to force the pin out with different screws and it won't come out. I think that clip holding it in is still on it. Thanks man.

**Kool0aid** · 05 May 2009 00:58:28

I had to use a 4inch c clamp. My six inch wouldn't fit.

**sloppysleeper** · 05 May 2009 08:17:03

Originally Posted by Zenmachine

http://www.performanceforum.com/wesv...tch/bitch.html

yea that looks like a nice site even if not all the advice is right on.. I did mine with a 8mm punch and mini-sledge

**b16da9** · 01 Jun 2009 00:49:13

I'll share my secret will all of you to take this pin out. Use a spare a/c compressor bolt that attaches the compressor to the a/c bracket. The head on that bolt is a 12mm so it give you a nice size head to strike with a hammer and the diameter of the bolt is slightly smaller than the pin so it will pass right through.

**Polska11111** · 01 Jun 2009 05:39:39

usually the exhaust bolt that attaches the cat to the header is a perfect fit too. Ive used it on a couple different cars already.

**BGW** · 04 Jun 2009 05:36:02

i just saw that Harbor Freight has an assorted set of roll pins. im sure no more than $10

**sloppysleeper** · 10 Jun 2009 06:25:53

Why are people so opposed to just using a punch and hammer?

**sikredteg** · 11 Jun 2009 16:33:02

I just used an air hammer (sp?) with a punch bit.

2 seconds tops

**Kurutpedjdm** · 11 Jun 2009 20:52:23

Originally Posted by b16da9

I'll share my secret will all of you to take this pin out. Use a spare a/c compressor bolt that attaches the compressor to the a/c bracket. The head on that bolt is a 12mm so it give you a nice size head to strike with a hammer and the diameter of the bolt is slightly smaller than the pin so it will pass right through.

x2! i use dat! and i try to lube it aswell with tranny fluid, oil, wd40 or what ever helps

**Polska11111** · 11 Jun 2009 22:57:49

Originally Posted by sloppysleeper

Why are people so opposed to just using a punch and hammer?

because a lot of punches are too long. If you are not baller (like most of us) and dont have a lift, it is hard to swing a hammer 2 inches with enough force to knock the pin out.

**sloppysleeper** · 12 Jun 2009 08:00:09

Originally Posted by Polska11111

because a lot of punches are too long. If you are not baller (like most of us) and dont have a lift, it is hard to swing a hammer 2 inches with enough force to knock the pin out.

lol yeah tell me about it when I did it I was laying on a plywood on the ground with gnarly-looking spiders walking next to my head

I did it with a mini-sledge also known as a BFH. The 8mm punch was ok, think it cost about $15 tho. Much harder for me driving the new pin in that tight bitch, er,.. I mean, newer tighter bitch pin in because the hole didn't line up and I didn't want to hurt her with my BFH

**sloppysleeper** · 12 Jun 2009 18:40:09

Originally Posted by Polska11111

it is hard to swing a hammer 2 inches with enough force to knock the pin out.

that kinda reminds me of the scene in Kill Bill 2 where The Bride uses Pai Mei's techniques to punch her way out of a coffin, and then digs through six feet of dirt.

**Justmechillin05** · 14 Dec 2009 07:20:54

Originally Posted by b16da9

I'll share my secret will all of you to take this pin out. Use a spare a/c compressor bolt that attaches the compressor to the a/c bracket. The head on that bolt is a 12mm so it give you a nice size head to strike with a hammer and the diameter of the bolt is slightly smaller than the pin so it will pass right through.

hell yeah. i keep that in my tool box.

**Luciferi** · 15 Dec 2009 07:24:33

I always had a hard time until I bought a harbor freight punch set. Now it pops right out. I kick myself for not buying a set years ago

**sloppysleeper** · 20 Dec 2009 20:49:52

you can also just buy the 8mm punch, it's all you need for the trannie biotch pin. Cost me $9. Nice to use w/ mini sledge a.k.a. BFH

**blizzardrunner** · 24 Dec 2009 02:25:09

Or, unless you absolutely must get that out, just grind the head off the the pin before it, where the linkage swivels. And replace it with a bolt and nut...did that when i replaced my trans, been workin just fine

of course my trans that i bought was taken out the same way lol, so the bitch pin was never touched...

**teggyguy** · 08 Feb 2010 21:46:12

spring hammer = 20 seconds.

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