Nissan 370Z Forum - Removing the shift knob

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ProfessorDave

10-31-2010 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony@FontanaNissan (Post 771798)

pop up the shifter console, drip the shifter shaft with a channel lock or pliers (I would use a rag around the teeth of the lock / pliers to not gouge the shifter), and hold it in place while twisting counter clockwise on the knob.

NOTE: you can actually damage the linkage to the trans by simply trying to unscrew and force the knob off without holding the shifter in place!

When you say pop up the shifter console, do you mean the silver trim around shift boot, or something else? Thanks! :tiphat:

ProfessorDave

10-31-2010 09:10 AM

Nevermind...I found a great picture here http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...t-install.html (thanks e-licious!). I used channel locks on the shaft (with a towel around the shaft), and a plumbers style monkey wrench (again, with a towel) on the knob. A few hard turns and it was loose. Some minor indentations on the knob from the wrench are apparent. I'd use rubber next time.

ddot196

10-28-2012 05:10 PM

Just did it...needless to say the oem knob is gone. And we cranked on it hard for a while before we were able to just use hands lol.

blackcherry20

03-01-2013 06:05 PM

Jar just did this....he had to use two straps to keep from twisting the shifter.....

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