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Gear Shift Knob Removal

kyreb1862

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Ok, this is going to seem like a silly question but here goes anyway. I am trying to remove the shifter knob on "molly" to replace the shift boot and the shifter knob. Sounds simple enough but, I can't seem to get the shifter knob loose. I'm afraid to but to much force on it in fear of breaking something. Is there a trick to this that I'm missing? The bottom chrome part of the knob has flats cut into it that appear to be made for a wrench but I've not manage to move it yet. Are there some set screws somewhere that I'm missing? Help!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 

tony barnhill

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Is there a nut under the knob? Some have one that keeps it from moving until you loosen that nut & then you can unscrew the knob.
 

Camshaft

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Yes, there should be a very thin jam nut underneath the knob. Grab the knob and twist it the opposite way while applying torque to the nut and it should come right off.
 
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Thanks for the responses guys but it turns out I was having a "Senior" moment. Not 5 minutes after I posted, I went back to the car and discovered that the top of the factory knob pops off and under it is a nut which holds on the knob body. Loosen it up and everything screws right off. DUH /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazyeyes.gif
 

tony barnhill

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Ah, you've got the "2-piece" knob so you can install an OD switch.
 
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kyreb1862

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UH......Is that a good thing? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 

Nunyas

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not necesarily good or bad. But it certianly is neat to have a over drive switch in the top of your gear shifter, if you have an OD in your car that is... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
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