Remove Rennline shift knob
 

Any suggestions on how to remove my rennline shift knob. It was a tight fit when installing and had to use a mallet to press it on. Now I'd like to remove it to work on the shifter/shift boot but the knob is not letting go. I already attempted to deadlift it off while standing above with the top off but still no go.

Rennline Aluminum Shift Knob - VW-Rennline, Inc.

Isn’t there a set screw?

If it was a press-on installation, then its a pull off removal. I'd make a "tool" from wood that fits around the shaft and then take the mallet and pound upward.

I would assume that it had a plastic or rubber insert to help it lock into the notch on the shaft.

Maybe try heating up the entire knob with a blow dryer or heat gun (carefully) to soften the bind.

Not enough material was removed from inside the shift knob so i had to press fit it on with a mallet to seat it low enough to get the shift boot to wrap around the knobs lower base. Yes it uses set screws but in my case they're redundant since i had to press the knob on.

Good advice I'll mock something up.

Sawzall ;)...

Something like this would do it.

https://www.amazon.com/OTC-Inner-CV-Joint-Puller/dp/B000O825QU/ref=asc_df_B000O825QU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312061979255&hvpos=1o2&hvne tw=g&hvrand=13211245759347887987&hvpone=&hvptwo=&h vqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005888 &hvtargid=aud-799146894166:pla-434879548009&psc=1

This link has a video:
https://www.amazon.com/OEMTOOLS-27058-Front-Pulley-Attachment/dp/B004FENA7W/ref=pd_sbs_263_2/146-6804621-2586403?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B004FENA7W&pd_rd_r= 72da8fc9-abe0-40f0-9f42-e38c91276ad0&pd_rd_w=Yc8VZ&pd_rd_wg=41uZR&pf_rd_p= 43281256-7633-49c8-b909-7ffd7d8cb21e&pf_rd_r=KQTD6Z6HTPDKYHN3H8EA&psc=1&re fRID=KQTD6Z6HTPDKYHN3H8EA

Maybe you can find a loaner at your local parts store.

The fork may be too large for your shift knob, but maybe it can be adapted.