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YOUR RESEARCH996 Shift Knob Removal Made Easy
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rapid misinformation
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I didn't use this method, but I spent an hour trying to find a set screw or locking collar and here I find that the insanity I was experience was due to rapid misinformation.
Leading evidence: 'rapid misinformation' (1 discussions report identifying this cause; no attributable repair resolution). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'rapid misinformation' (1 discussions; 1 report identifying it and 0 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Repair oddments tray hinge' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.
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Suggestion · Original poster
So I'm in the process of updating my shift **** and boot as well as repairing the oddments tray hinge.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I have the shift **** that does not have the set screw.
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I didn't use this method, but I spent an hour trying to find a set screw or locking collar and here I find that the insanity I was experience was due to rapid misinformation.
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Suggestion · Original poster
As far as the length I used, I would guess it's 2 1/2 to 3 feet although shorter would also work fine.
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I didn't use this method, but I spent an hour trying to find a set screw or locking collar and here I find that the insanity I was experience was due to rapid misinformation.
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rapid misinformation
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I didn't use this method, but I spent an hour trying to find a set screw or locking collar and here I find that the insanity I was experience was due to rapid misinformation.
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So I'm in the process of updating my shift **** and boot as well as repairing the oddments tray hinge. I have the shift **** that does not have the set screw. After searching how to remove the ****, I wasn't a big fan of what I was seeing. Most of the threads involve grabbing the **** directly with your hands or using two screwdrivers in parallel to pull for dear life. I thought surely there must be a better and safer way. I basically created a mechanical advantage by cutting a slot in a piece of plywood. 3/4 inch thick plywood works perfectly. Since I used a jigsaw, I made a V shape at the end of the slot which works great to get the shaft of the shifter really snug. As far as the length I used, I would guess it's 2 1/2 to 3 feet although shorter would also work fine. The force I had to apply to pop it off was very minimal. It was really easy.
I made the exact same "tool" to remove the shift **** on my 914.
As you say, this method works great and is much safer on the car.
An excellent and simple tip for everyone.
I just wanted to say thank you for this. I didn't use this method, but I spent an hour trying to find a set screw or locking collar and here I find that the insanity I was experience was due to rapid misinformation.
What, you’re telling me I don’t have to pull like hell and smack myself right in the face when the **** releases?
I’d also like to see more photos of the business end.
I was looking for the best place to share this info. For those struggling to remove the shift ****, here is another option that doesn't risk any damage to the interior of the car.
Clamp against the shifter housing, resting on the trans tunnel. Depending on the clamp height, use a small piece of wood, then apply leverage.
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