Tom,

There is a pin holding the actuator rod to the transmission, remove it and the actuator will come off.  The pin is under the rubber boot about midway between the actuator and the trans. case.  The boot looks like it is one piece, but it seperates into sections to allow you access to the pin.

Mark in AK
87Westy Syncro

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom L. Salicos" <TomSalicos@COMCAST.NET>
Date: Sunday, March 20, 2005 6:20 pm
Subject: Syncro Diff Lock Actuator Removal

> I have finally removed my Syncro's tranny and am getting it ready
> to ship to AA in Tacoma.  The diff lock actuator doesn't want to
> come off.  I have pulled off the housing and released the lock
> ring, but nothing wants to unscrew or pull out.
>
> What's the magic here?
>
> Tom Salicos
> '97 Westy Syncro
>