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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: jow003 on September 21, 2010, 07:33:02 AM

Title: Trans Shifter
Post by: jow003 on September 21, 2010, 07:33:02 AM

Is there any secret way to get the transmission shift knob off?  i tried unscrewing it and it didnt budge.  is it glued or just screwed on there tight?

Title: Re: Trans Shifter
Post by: my996duc1 on September 21, 2010, 07:39:08 AM

screwed on, regular threads (meaning turn counter clock-wise to take it off).
I was replacing my trans shift knob so I used a set of vice grips (with a strip of rubber underneath) to hold the stick and a set of adjustable pliers on the knob. This method will mess up the plastic knob so I wouldn't go this route unless you are replacing it.
I had thought about using one of the adjustable rubber strap wrenches (made for oil filters) but I was putting on a new one so it didn't matter how I got it removed or what condition the knob was in afterwards.

Title: Re: Trans Shifter
Post by: Skyhiranger on September 21, 2010, 08:25:11 AM

The knob is glued and screwed on there.  Some come off really hard.

Title: Re: Trans Shifter
Post by: jow003 on September 22, 2010, 07:34:57 AM

It amazes me how easy Vice Grips make a tough job!!  Tahnks guys, had it reinstalled in ~20 min

And it didnt chew up the knob much at all

Title: Re: Trans Shifter
Post by: fuzzy1 on September 22, 2010, 09:57:03 AM

Too late now that you're done, but I always use strap wrenches to take em off. Lots of torque, no mars.