SteveKinSC

Oh...good point. Im determined to go at this thing this weekend.

Thanks. I was afraid to drill the housing but its clear Nissan knew this sucked so they provided an access hole later. When you plugged the hole, was there a clearance issue inside? Any concern with interfering with the internals?

Thanks everyone...Its clear its patience and persistence. Thanks. Your description is clear. That sounds like the only option short of a special tool. I will persist!

Thanks all. I appreciate the input, but please....tell me how a hammer is going to fit down there. I cannot remove that shaft without removing the striking lever. Catch 22. I ran out of patience searching threads but I will keep trying.

Im rebuilding a 5 speed from a 77 280Z and want to include the seal and o-ring on the striking rod assembly in the tail of the trans. It was clearly a leak. There is no access hole in the side of the case as shown in the service manual. How do I remove this retaining pin on the striking rod? I tried to fabricate a tool out of a small c-clamp but cannot get in there...no room. Has anyone overcome this? I hate to do this complete overhaul without this seal.