Removal of shift knob
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Removal of shift ****
I have a 1983 Camaro and in trying to replace my cracked auto shift ****. It's the round ball with the button on top. It doesn't twist or anything and it doesn't have the clip behind it either, how can you remove these *****?
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From: Hacienda Heights, CA
Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
Re: Removal of shift ****
Move the shifter all the way to the rear of the car. Look down at the base of the shift **** from the front of the **** and you'll see the small slot. Inside is the clip you'll remove with a small flat-blade screwdriver.
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From: Louisville, KY
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 385 Fastburn
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: BorgWarner 9-bolt posi, 3.27 gears
Re: Removal of shift ****
pull the button off, look inside and you'll see a snap ring. remove the ring and it'll pull right off, I too have an automatic '83
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From: Louisville, KY
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 385 Fastburn
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: BorgWarner 9-bolt posi, 3.27 gears
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From: Florida
Car: 1989 Camaro RS
Engine: LH6
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Auburn Posi
Re: Removal of shift ****
It's not like it's a big investment. Buy the tool and have it forever. http://www.harborfreight.com/snap-ri...eads-3316.html
That being said, I have used pointy needle nose and picks with success, but the right tool works so much better.
That being said, I have used pointy needle nose and picks with success, but the right tool works so much better.
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From: Levittown Pa
Car: 89 Iroc Convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27 Posi 9 bolt PBR
Re: Removal of shift ****
I use a thin flat blade screwdriver to remove the snap ring.Sometimes it takes a few tries but it's an aquired technique
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