Any How-To's to Remove Stock Shiftknob?
 

I've been reading through some threads about how to remove your shiftknob. I was wondering if anyone had an How-To (easiest way) to removing your stock shiftknob. I don't want to ruin my stock one as well.

I know that most of the guys said, just twist off (give it some strength).
Con: It was also stated that this way is not recommended.

Using Channel Locks* (feedback appriciated)

If using this technique, did it work well? From what I saw, someone stated, "Use a towel to cover the shiftknob, while trying to remove it.

Basically my main question is, what is the "easiest" way to removing it, without ruining the shiftknob.

I want to put an aftermarket one on the shifter.

Thanks guys.


-Rob

search is your friend:
https://my350z.com/forum/2003-2009-nissan-350z/25516-does-the-gearshift-knob-simply-unscrew.html

Thats the first thing I did. If you noticed the first thing I said in my post, that I read through some threads, and from that I wanted some better answers.

Thanks though.

-Rob

pretty straight forward install just make sure you wrap any wrench in a cloth or something so you dont scratch or tear anything. IE the leather OEM knob.

vise grips

just did it with a hell of a lot of man power. shessh that thing was FREAKIN tight

better have one more person to help.

one guy hold shifter. and other guy twist handle

you might use alot of energy to move that out~
good luck

man bunch of pussies just turn the thing shessh wasnt that hard just a lil back power. the shifter is pretty sturdy so just twist. the only thing is just make sure not to lean too much or anything while twisting otherwise youll hear a break

the Nismo instructions state explicitly NOT to take off the shift knob by turning it like you guys recommend. They say you should pull up the cover surrounding the knob, hold that w/ a pair of lock pliers, then twist off the shift knob

Some Z's had more glue than others, so I strongley recommed NOT just trying to unscreww it, unless you are also clamping on the shifter or you will fug up your tranny and or syncros's? or something bad like that.

I used a huge cresent wrench and rag near the base of the knob and vise grips as tight as I could get them on the shifter. Also removed the shifter plate/boot assembly

Make sure however much force you put on the knob, you use equal opposing force on the lever.

think those answers are pretty straight forward, not understanding exactly what you are looking for. you just use some muscle and twist it off

there's also the DIY section which has pics and steps...i think you'll just have to depend on luck to figure out how hard you're gonna have to twist to get your shift knob off. Mine came off without a fight.

https://my350z.com/forum/body-interior-exterior-and-lighting-diy/207539-diy-install-shift-knob.html

A good strap wrench is a must.
http://www.laingsoutboards.com/Strap_wrench.jpg

when you twist it to the side you will feel the actual pole that goes into the tranny turn a lil bit, you wanna keep a steady hand on that so it doesnt feel any resistence and then use ur other hand to twist the shift knob off (yes...use power) and walla, a very easy and safe method

Thanks guys. I'm going to give it a try with the clamps & towel.

I'll let you know the procedure.

what if you had the dealer do it for you...? has anyone done that?

Mine just twisted off, easier than a jar of pickles actually.

So try to use pickle force.

not everyone's car is the same... I've removed mine a few times, but the first time just needed some extra muscle... no tools required.