shiftknob

[onew1ldchick]

i have a 02 pt touring 5-speed and im trying to get my shiftknob off but its not coming off its like they welded it on or something..anyone else have this problem? how can i get it off?

[RD CHILI]

My autostick has an allen screw holding it on does yours? Not familiar with the manual shift knob though. Some one will give you the answer shortly.

[PTGT Redman]

Stock five speed shift ball is glued on. Wrap the ball in a towel and use a hammer to tap the ball loose from the underside. It comes off with a little tap.

[onew1ldchick]

thanks i will try that[^]

[quicksilverdon]

quote:Originally posted by PTGT Redman

Stock five speed shift ball is glued on. Wrap the ball in a towel and use a hammer to tap the ball loose from the underside. It comes off with a little tap.

Or - wrap large-jaw pliers in a rag, close loosely below ball, smack up on pliers with hammer.

[Sci-Fi]

You should be warned that the 2002 5-speed shift ball will come off towards the front windshield and dash, so be careful. There's a notch on the front part of the shifter shaft and the shifter ball has a corresponding bulge inside that locks the ball in there. As noted by others, place a towel under the shifter ball and around the shaft (to prevent any marring or scratches), use a crescent wrench or a big pair of pliers under that and gently hit the crescent wrench/pliers with a hammer to loosen/remove the shifter ball.

Many 5-speed owners change the OEM shifter to a Hurst or B&M short shifter so they can use whatever shifter ball they desire since the replacement shifter has a standard 3/8"-16 UNC thread. Also they replace the OEM shifter bushings to the solid Booger Bushings to get a more positive shift and remove the rubbery feel.

[onew1ldchick]

thanks ..i just love this site everybody is sooo helpful