shift knob help
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Charlotte NC
shift **** help
I have to fix the shifter boot on my 96 6 speed. I have found all of the screws to remove the center console, but I can't figure out how to remove the shifter ****. I could use some advice on this, and any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Apple Valley MN
Carefully pry up and remove the plastic plate with the shift pattern on it on the top of the shift ****. You'll then find a small wedge driven into a slot at the top of the shifter - you'll need to rock the wedge out of the slot, then you'll be able to unscrew the ****. I wound up destroying the wedge when I did this, but it was no biggie, the **** screwed back on tight enough without it.
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This single post will show you what to expect and how some remove the wedge. It's not how I did it and if you search you'll find many various thoughts.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1574666157-post1.html
I drill a small hole (1/8") and use a small dent/seal puller for a very quick and damage free removal. This is NOT the one I have but this would do well and you would find many uses for it. I don't know of an easier method. There are some "horror stories" for sure if it's really wedged in tightly.
The type of puller I use:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=420828_0_0_
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1574666157-post1.html
I drill a small hole (1/8") and use a small dent/seal puller for a very quick and damage free removal. This is NOT the one I have but this would do well and you would find many uses for it. I don't know of an easier method. There are some "horror stories" for sure if it's really wedged in tightly.
The type of puller I use:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=420828_0_0_
