![]() |
Removal of shift knob?
Anyone removed the shift knob on a manual trans? How you do it? Don't want to destroy it trying to find out!
|
Re: Removal of shift knob?
![]() |
Re: Removal of shift knob?
Already thought of that, might have to resort to it though. :beerchug:
|
Re: Removal of shift knob?
Quote:
Before you go that far, pull the chrome cap off and see if there is a nut or a pin in the center of it. If it's a nut it is self explanitory. If it's a pin, you just have to pull it out..... while that sounds easy, when you get to the point that you've tried everything and given up, find a friend and pull harder. I don't recall all the details of what it took on my neighbors vet, but it was a lot more than I ever expected. |
Re: Removal of shift knob?
![]() |
Re: Removal of shift knob?
Better yet.
Go to dealer service. Tell the rep that you need the schematic of the shift knob assembly. They can print out a copy of the schematic, and it should have reverse engineering directions for un-install, and install, of the parts. How do you think the dealer replaces parts when you bring it in for a service call? Not every mechanic knows the entire build of the vehicle. |
Re: Removal of shift knob?
I had the shifter cap break off when it was 2 months old. I went into the dealer and they had to order an entire shifter to replace the (what they said was a $3 part).
I went in when they called only to find they had ordered an automatic shifter. 3 weeks later they got the new shifter in and installed it. The mechanic over torqued the thing during installation which resulted in a whining sound in 1st, 3rd, and 5th. I took it in and they denied the noise existed, claiming the K&N air kit was the cause. Over a few months the noise is now limited to 5th gear and I put up with an annoying high pitched noise. My advise is to not mess with it unless you know a high quality mechanic you really trust. |
Re: Removal of shift knob?
Quote:
|
Re: Removal of shift knob?
The knob on the 5 speed is welded to the shaft. The shaft can be disconnected near the bottom. I was going to do as Tower suggested, then weld a nub on the top of the shaft that would accept the new knob. I just haven't found the time for it yet.
And my dealer is a hour from my home, I usually save up my problems then spend the whole day there. I wish they had one closer. |
Re: Removal of shift knob?
My dealer is two hours away so I am in the same boat. The sales guy was great but the service department still needs to prove themselves. I brought my truck in for a noise that was hard to pinpoint, specific RPM under load, bla, bla, bla. I had an appointment and they waited until just before I had to leave to put it on the rack even though my sales person told them I had a two hour drive to get home,:notallthere: go figure... Maybe I can get them to do some things to make up for the dissapointment. :twak:
|
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:58 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin Version 3.0.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.