C5 Shifter Removal Question
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C5 Shifter Removal Question
I am ready to swap C5 to C6 Z06 shifter. I've read all tech info I could find, but I have just one question before removal: Do I need to do anything with the "nuetral adjusting pin" on the stock shifter before removal?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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The one you are removing will not affect the new shifter installation.
If you are changing the whole assembly, the new shifter needs to be locked in neutral to adjust the shift rod.
I think the bases are the same, so it would be a lot simpler installation just to change the shifter mechanism and leave the base in place. Then you do not have to be concerned about getting the transmission shaft connected to the base shaft correctly.
If you are changing the whole assembly, the new shifter needs to be locked in neutral to adjust the shift rod.
I think the bases are the same, so it would be a lot simpler installation just to change the shifter mechanism and leave the base in place. Then you do not have to be concerned about getting the transmission shaft connected to the base shaft correctly.
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From: Anthony TX
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Yep,,,if you just remove the shift lever/top plate, the new one should just bolt back on.
Kirban shifter vs stock
As you can see in the pic,,the pin is inserted. If you want to you can check the housing alignment (pin should slide right in when the tranny is in nuteral.) or just reinstall the new shifter.
Like TEXHAWK0 ststed, unless you remove the lower housing, the alignment should not change.
BC
Kirban shifter vs stock
As you can see in the pic,,the pin is inserted. If you want to you can check the housing alignment (pin should slide right in when the tranny is in nuteral.) or just reinstall the new shifter.
Like TEXHAWK0 ststed, unless you remove the lower housing, the alignment should not change.BC
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I would put the whole assembly in and do the shifter alignment at the same time. If the shifer is not aligned properly you will not get the most out of your new shifter, and could possibly cause damage to the transmission over a long period of time.
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If you change bases, there is always the possibility that you will not get it adjusted back correctly.
As long as all the gears fully engage, and it disengages in neutral, all should be good.
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I would think that if you are not experiencing shifting problems with the old shifter, the alignment must be alright.
If you change bases, there is always the possibility that you will not get it adjusted back correctly.
As long as all the gears fully engage, and it disengages in neutral, all should be good.
If you change bases, there is always the possibility that you will not get it adjusted back correctly.
As long as all the gears fully engage, and it disengages in neutral, all should be good.
Just the opposite. If you change the whole shifter assembly you will have to perform the shifter adjustment and you know it will be adjusted properly, there will not be be any possibility of it being out of adjustment.
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I did this mod about 2 months ago. With my stock shifter my car felt like it had a lot of "slack" in the drivetrain. After I installed the '08 Z06 shifter, it took a lot of it out. However, it was almost impossible to shift it into reverse. I had to physically force it into reverse, and it eventually got to the point where it wouldn't shift into reverse at all. So I decided to tear it back down to check it out. I found that the shifter base had slotted holes for adjustment. After adjusting it a couple of times, it would shift into all gears just fine. But, now the "slack" is back. Anybody else had this happen?
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I did this mod about 2 months ago. With my stock shifter my car felt like it had a lot of "slack" in the drivetrain. After I installed the '08 Z06 shifter, it took a lot of it out. However, it was almost impossible to shift it into reverse. I had to physically force it into reverse, and it eventually got to the point where it wouldn't shift into reverse at all. So I decided to tear it back down to check it out. I found that the shifter base had slotted holes for adjustment. After adjusting it a couple of times, it would shift into all gears just fine. But, now the "slack" is back. Anybody else had this happen?
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mark shift box location........
Last C5 is correct to mark the location of the C5 shift box before removal. I've done three C6 Z06 shifter assy swaps , and Last C5 has the correct proceedure for ease of installation. Be sure to use Blue Lock tite on the three Torx mounting bolts .
