Removal of shift knob?

[H3less]

Anyone removed the shift knob on a manual trans? How you do it? Don't want to destroy it trying to find out!

[tower]

[H3less]

Already thought of that, might have to resort to it though.

[Steve #1]

Originally Posted by H3less

Already thought of that, might have to resort to it though.

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.

[blindzebra]

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.