Chris,

Can't find information about locking shift mechanism when removing shift **** in the service manual. Can you post detail if you have it please? All I can find is...

"REMOVAL
1. Loosen the shift **** to remove the control lever.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to damage the shift ****.
2. Push back the boot, remove control lever assembly mounting
bolt, and separate control lever assembly and control rod
assembly.
3. Remove console finisher. Refer to IP-12, "Removal and Installa-tion"."

working from
Edition: June 2002
Revision: June 2002
Publication No. SM3E-1Z33U0

Thanks

Stuart

 

http://www.provtech.co.uk/350z/Nissan_TSB_MT02-004.pdf
there is the link to the pdf which holds the correct way to remove the shift ****. It has some nice diagrams as well!

 

here is what i was talking about...

 

Wonderful. THANKS!

 

Conceyted,

Thanks - pretty important we get that in. I didn't hear back from the admin here. It would be great to get this step added into the top of the thread.

Chris - can you tell me what version of service manual you're working from. I think it appears at the top of the page. Seems like they've made some updates.

Can anyone help?

Stuart

 

OK - I found the answer. This info. is in a technical service bulletin.

Whole bulletin can be found here:

http://www.350zgt.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=63

Cheers
Stuart

 

Did you guys apply any threadblocker to the shift lever?

THE TSB mentions applying a High Temperature High Strength Threadblocker Red to the threads of the shift lever.

 

Can one of you tell me where I can get that silver ring that goes on the outside on top of the shift boot when you're all done ? I know it comes with the car... but I don't think I have it anymore after I've had a shop switch my shift boot twice.

I only have a black plastic thing on the outside showing, which I'm guessing sits underneath this silver cover.

Someone wanna help me out ? Plz ?

 

ISH - up to you. Threak lock will make sure shift **** doesn't work loose and is part of the official procedure. In my case, it was tight enough to stay put and I decided to leave it out to make life easier if I do other changes.

As it happens, I subsequently changed to a Nismo shift **** so glad I left thread lock off.

slay2k - your dealer/shop lost a bit of your car? first place I'd go is back to them. Otherwise, its a Nissan part so local dealer or call up Courtesy or Performance Nissan for help.

Stuart

 

thanks sooo much for this!

 

You're welcome.

Now you've got your car, you need to get that Avatar updated sharp-ish

Stuart

 

Ohmygod, i can't even get the friggin shift **** off, and i'm scratching it!!! I'm turning to the left. It turns reluctantly but doesn't loosen. Pls help!!!

 

SERVICE MANUAL SAYS NOT TO REMOVE **** THIS WAY, THAT IT WILL DAMAGE TRANSMISSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!THIS PAGE NEEDS TO BE PULLED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!IF MY TRANSMISSION IS ****ED UP, THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

uh... did you not read this whole thread?

 

^^^^
like he said.

FYI - I did request that mods update or enable me to, but didn't hear anything back.

The Howto on Redline and Courtesy sites was updated along while back.

Stuart

p.s. by the way, your ! key seems to be stuck

 

Whew! Used the tsb to remove the shift **** properly. The radiator hose stopped further damage to the bottom edge of the ****. Used a black magic marker around the bottom of the **** to hide the scratches caused by trying to used a towel to remove it. Problem solved. My bright-orange boot is installed. Matching seats and steering wheel leather next!
Thank you, moderators, for the frustration and the scratches.

 

nice writeup man.. i love how-tos with pics!