I'm switching the bellhousing on my ACW transmission for an '82 diesel
bellhousing as part of my ongoing preparations for the eventual
installation of a gas inline four engine into my '90 Vanagon.  I'd like
to remove the release shaft, and have removed the two circlips, but, so
far, I can't manage to solve the puzzle of how to remove it.  How do I
remove the r.s., so I can clean and relube the bushings and shaft?

I also noticed the Bentley recommends 'G 000 100' grease for the
mainshaft and clutch splines.  Is this a lithium based multi-purpose
grease?  The recommended grease for the release shaft, again from the
Bentley, is molydisulphide for all r.s. but the Syncro r.s. which gets a
recommend of multi-purpose grease.  Another Bentley error?  If not, why
the distinction of a different type grease for the Syncro r.s.?  If it
is an error, which grease is the one to use?  Thank you.

-Dana-