Gear knob removal - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

356Guy · 01-05-2018, 01:48 PM

I used a slide hammer. It makes it very easy.

Geof3 · 01-06-2018, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 356Guy

I used a slide hammer. It makes it very easy.

How did you go about that? How did you mount the slide hammer?

RobertKing · 01-07-2018, 02:43 AM

In most cases, the original can be removed by twisting the lower portion of the knob counter clockwise. If there is no set screw, this is how they were originally locked in place.

particlewave · 01-07-2018, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by RobertKing

In most cases, the original can be removed by twisting the lower portion of the knob counter clockwise. If there is no set screw, this is how they were originally locked in place.

No. They pull straight up and off, as everyone else has already pointed out.

I guess you'll be hitting the Chevy dealerships tomorrow.

Geof3 · 01-07-2018, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertKing

In most cases, the original can be removed by twisting the lower portion of the knob counter clockwise. If there is no set screw, this is how they were originally locked in place.

Dude, why did you post this info a second time?

It just not correct...

Boxstard · 01-07-2018, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RobertKing

In most cases, the original can be removed by twisting the lower portion of the knob counter clockwise. If there is no set screw, this is how they were originally locked in place.

Original shift lever cross-section is rectangular so the knob will not rotate.... But the lever has notches that the knob catches on, this is what you have to overcome pulling it straight out. Also the slot of knob is lined with felt... Not sure if ibetter than Chevy but it is very well designed.

I put a custom wood knob with alum tube over the lever, no spring fingers inside to catch the notches, too complicated to replicate factory design, so it just has set screws.