Disassemble stock shift knob / Retrofit new knob with stock parts

[freeloader700]

I received a home made shift knob from a friend and I did not have any parts to make it work so I needed to utilize the stock knob for parts. Here is how you will take it apart / harvest what you need.


First, to remove the shift boot, simply pull gently at each corner of the plastic bezel attached to the shift boot. There are 4 retaining clips that will pop right out. Then lift up the boot and you will see the shift rod. At the bottom of the knob underneath the boot there is a one time use clamp. Cut it and get a hose clamp for the finish installation. Once that is off simply pull up on the knob and the knob/boot will come off of the shift rod as an assembly. There is a retention ring holding the boot to the knob, give it a little pull and twist until the nub lines up with the slot and then it will separate.



Taking the knob apart

1. Remove the string holding the leather to the bottom of the knob

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2. Separate glue from leather. I used the back side of a hook/dental tool

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3. Gently pry shift pattern cap off

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4. Unfold leather flap from inside top of the knob with dental tool

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5. Once those are loose, pull leather off from the bottom

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You are not left with this....
http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp134/freeloader700/image_zpsa0a79107.jpg


6. I am going to use the insert from the stock knob for the one a buddy made. The insert is not an insert at all. It is built into the structure of knob so I had to cut it. I made my cut here...

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp134/freeloader700/image_zps48749a5e.jpg

7. Then I used a 9/32 socket as a holder for the (now) plastic insert. Hooked it up to my drill

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8. After using files and sand paper, it was the right diameter and fit inside the new knob

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp134/freeloader700/image_zps30a081e9.jpg


Now do the removal steps in reverse and you will end up with something like this


http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp134/freeloader700/image_zps52672809.jpg


cheers[wrench]