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Sep 2, 2005 | 11:04 AM

alienboy

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gear shift ****

Hi I have a 2002 Ford Ranger Edge Manual Transmission and I want to replace the gear shift **** and I myself have tried screwwing it off like I've been told to and that didnt work so i was just wondering if anyone knew how to get it off oh and thanks for the help with my lift question.

Sep 2, 2005 | 11:58 AM

Dave257

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Try heating it with hair dryer and pulling it off. Use rtv to glue it back on.
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Sep 2, 2005 | 01:28 PM

kontai69

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Originally Posted by alienboy

I want to replace the gear shift **** and I myself have tried screwwing it off like I've been told to and that didnt work.

The **** is press-fitted onto the shifter arm. The top of the shifter arm has splines (grooves parallel to the length of the arm). The **** also has splines on the inside surface. This is the reason why the **** can't simply be twisted off or unscrewed. You have to pull straight up on the **** to remove it. Alternatively, you can CAREFULLY slit the side of the **** with a sharp knife and pry it off.

Sep 3, 2005 | 01:22 AM

alienboy

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You have to pull straight up on the **** to remove it.

ok thats cool thank you for the info now I know what to do but I have another question if the gear shift **** thats on my ranger now just pulls off how would I get the one that I'm buying to fit because the one that I'm buying screws on or would I just have to get one that can be press fitted or one that slips down onto the shifter arm?