OEM shift knob removal (SEARCHED)

Ke0n3 · 07-23-2014, 08:32 PM

This proved to be one of THE most simple, yet irritating removals of all.

My friends and I always joke about having to make a few trips to Home Depot, for anything car related that requires some improvisation.

Well, this damn shift knob took me a trip to Sears (strap wrench), and a trip to Ace (pipe wrench). Eventually I gave up on the idea that I wasn't going to demolish the stock shift knob...I mean we hardly ever reuse or sell stock parts such as these, but we ALL feel the need to keep them in mint condition.

Well, I gave up when I just wanted to get the damn thing off. The protective towel technique was never going to work in my case, because I needed so much torque to get this damn thing off.

The strap wrench was worthless for my application.
The pipe wrench worked, but I seriously had to use it to turn the damn knob 7-8 turns before I could use my hands to remove it. I guess Nissan has had problems with these things just falling off all the time or something...lol

Anyway, after demolishing the stock knob, I'm ready to finally install my short shifter and new knob. I will post a pic once finished, but I really felt the need to vent...

I feel better already

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DIY: AT Shift knob removal/replacement	Imtired	DIY Section (Do-It-Yourself)	43	04-07-2016 10:24 AM
AT Knob Removal - Help.	chippy	Exterior & Interior	30	11-08-2010 02:58 PM
New Shift Knob... let's try this again!	m4a1mustang	Exterior & Interior	19	06-22-2009 06:41 PM
Shift knob HELp!	DJcuetip	Southern California Region	0	06-16-2009 06:58 AM
S2K Aluminum shift knob to replace OEM knob	initialgemini	Exterior & Interior	12	04-19-2009 02:56 PM

07-23-2014, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ke0n3 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Orangevale, CA Posts: 51 Drives: 2012 370Z Rep Power: 16	This proved to be one of THE most simple, yet irritating removals of all. My friends and I always joke about having to make a few trips to Home Depot, for anything car related that requires some improvisation. Well, this damn shift knob took me a trip to Sears (strap wrench), and a trip to Ace (pipe wrench). Eventually I gave up on the idea that I wasn't going to demolish the stock shift knob...I mean we hardly ever reuse or sell stock parts such as these, but we ALL feel the need to keep them in mint condition. Well, I gave up when I just wanted to get the damn thing off. The protective towel technique was never going to work in my case, because I needed so much torque to get this damn thing off. The strap wrench was worthless for my application. The pipe wrench worked, but I seriously had to use it to turn the damn knob 7-8 turns before I could use my hands to remove it. I guess Nissan has had problems with these things just falling off all the time or something...lol Anyway, after demolishing the stock knob, I'm ready to finally install my short shifter and new knob. I will post a pic once finished, but I really felt the need to vent... I feel better already