Netsu

Hi, I know it sounds funny but, how do you get the shifter **** off? I am haveing trouble with this, seriously. A little help plx.

nineteen83rx7

Grab hard and twist. Elbow grease should fix it. If not, tie a rag around it and twist it with some pliers or something.

nineteen83rx7

And make sure you're twisting counterclockwise. haha.

Netsu

ok thx, i didnt want to twist too hard if there was another method but if thats all it takes, so be it.

83rx7boy92

u gotta get a wrench and turn the siver part clockwise first....then itll screw right off

'84-12A-GSL

You shouldn't have to use some sort of device other than your hands to get it off.

Just twist counter clockwise as mentioned. Pray the previous owner (if there is one) didn't super glue it one.

torq

84 gsl is correct in his sayings

Seniorchief

The shifter does have a "lock nut" on it (unless it was removed and never reinstalled.) Pull the boot down and you will see a silver nut with two flat surfaces on it. Use a wrench and turn it "clockwise" which will turn the lock nut away/down from the shift ****. Once you break the lock nut loose you can then turn the shift **** "counter-clockwise" to remove it. The lock nut prevents the shift **** from becoming loose due to vibrations.

Jeff20B

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21mm wrench.

Netsu

k thx i do have the lock nut, i will try it.

t_g_farrell

iTrader: (1)

Lock nut must be an FB thang, my SA never had one.

Netsu

ok that worked thx alot

'84-12A-GSL

My FB doesn't have a lock nut. It has a round chrome piece if metal attached to the boot whats threaded, but it isn't a nut.