FWIW, I always just pull the pinch-bolt off the coupling on the shift rod and the ZF stub-shifter shaft, and slide the spined end off. That way, the shift shaft adjustment is not gone when the tranny goes back in. Another li'l trick in removing a ZF is to replace the studs on the trans mounts with allen bolts. Then you can remove the mounts and lift the tranny out much quicker.... and don't forget those two little 1/4" bolts thru the engine plate to the bellhousing bottom.
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