I looked in my service manual at how to remove shifter arm and it says to use a feeler gauge to release spring, but it does not say what size and I tried all different size's with know luck! does anyone know the trick on how this works?

 

Try the other side of the arm.

 

what should I feel when I slide it in?( keep it clean) ha ha! Do I need some one to hold the tranny down when I pull up?

 

You will probably need someone to hold the tranny down. I have had problem removing the stick with the trans in the car, out and on the ground will be a lot harder. Be sure you are sliding the feeler guage in the correct side of the handle. A little lubricant will help too.

 

there is a sheet metal spring that locks the lever in place -
your feeler gauge is on the correct side - just make sure it is centered/wide enough to get both corners

 

thanks for pics and the info, I was trying to remove it on my bench by my self so I will have my son-in-law help me hold it down to night.

 

with a little help I got her out! thanks for info!