You really have to make sure you get that splined collar out all the way.
I'm pretty sure the diesel and gas are the same (at least from what I've
read).  In any case, check out Tom's web page:

http://volksweb.relitech.com/vanagon2.htm

b

On Fri, 30 May 2003, Brian Bush, CFP wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Would anyone out there happen to know how to remove the input shaft from the
> transmission from a '82 Vanagon Diesel?
>
> I have removed the snap ring, and have pulled the splined collar out about
> an inch on the shaft, but I just can't get it to unscrew.  Any ideas???
>
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> - Brian
>