Hello,
I am looking to replace the shift knob on my 1996 Ford Explorer sport.
Can anyone tell me how I can remove the old one?
I am only looking to replace the actual knob on the top.
Thank You,
Matt
Replace shift knob - 1996 Explorer Sport
Dec 28, 2004
3 Replies
I forgot to say that it is a manual transmition mounted on the floor.
Thanks,
Have you tried pulling straight up....probably a pretty tight fit, so it will need a bit of muscle.
In my experience, you wait 50K miles and the thing will come off in your hand.
It is a friction fit item. To install it, I have found hammering it down with a thick book seems to work well. Getting it off could be tough.
Don't know how one would go about removing it prior to it loosening up by itself. I suspect very careful use of a hacksaw might work, but you might score the shaft underneath.
Paul
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