How to remove 6spd shift knob?

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Aug 16, 2008 | 04:59 PM

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How to remove 6spd shift ****?

I'm at my shop, and my FSM is at my house.

Can someone tell me how to remove the shift **** from a '93 6spd?

I tried to search but every link I click says:

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I don't need detailed instructions, I just can't see what's securing it and I don't want to break anything.

Thanks,

Aug 16, 2008 | 05:07 PM

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You have to carefully remover the plastic 6 speed pattern indicator piece out of the top of the handle. Then there will be a small square key you pull out underneith that. Kind of like a woodruff key. Then the shift handle will unthread off the shifter.

Aug 16, 2008 | 05:10 PM

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I converted my '87 to a ZF 6 speed, but it should be the same:

Gently pry off the plastic gear pattern cap / diagram. You'll see a silver "T" lock inserted into the handle. I like to gently grab that "T" lock with a pair of small vise grips and tap the vise grips upward with a hammer. The "T" lock should pop out and then you can unscrew the shift ****.

Aug 16, 2008 | 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tpi 421 vette

Beat me to it

Aug 16, 2008 | 05:20 PM

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Got it!

Thanks!

Aug 16, 2008 | 05:33 PM

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Hmm, looks like a PIA, is it?

Aug 17, 2008 | 02:51 AM

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Hmm, looks like a PIA, is it?

I thought the same thing but no, it's not once you see it for yourself.

Nice that no matter how many times you remove the shift **** it will always remain in the correct position, no way the threads will wear thanks to the indexing "T" key.

Aug 17, 2008 | 08:56 AM

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Some 800-lb gorilla installed that little "T" key on my shifter - it was in pieces by the time I got it out. When I reinstalled the ****, I just left it out.