[RussMcB]

Tuesday night questions...

I pulled the boot back, exposing the front lower circlip (not an easy task - the boot is pretty tight and sturdy, doesn't want to stay back).

I was able to grab the circlip and pry it off (or at least forward and off the shaft, out of the groove). That has exposed a pin, and I'm guessing that's the one that people say is a S.O.B.

So, am I correct in thinking my next step is to drive that pin straight upwards until the shifter can comes loose and be removed from up inside the car?

While I'm asking questions...

I didn't get any shims with my shifter. Is that going to be a problem? I haven't seen any shims yet during the removal, but I guess that's because I haven't gotten that far yet.

Does anyone have the instructions that came in the box? Am I missing out on important stuff by not having them?

Thank, as always.