Shift Knob

[jimmythesaint]

:P hey there can't seem to unlosen the shift knob to change it over

is the any reason why this maybe its on a corolla ae92 1990 model

please help

[Bowler]

undo it like any other knob/bolt, righty tighty, lefty loosy....shud unscrew with a little effort

[towe001]

Some times you'll need a far bit of strength to get it undone. Also have a look around the base of the knob to make sure there's no screws

[Hiro Protagonist]

Is it a stock gearknob? Maybe try squirting some WD40 or the like up underneath the knob to get some lube on the threads. Failing that, do what I did when I had to get my 102 gear knob off and use a BFFO shifter/adjustable spanner.

[andyske20]

Is it a stock gearknob? Maybe try squirting some WD40 or the like up underneath the knob to get some lube on the threads. Failing that, do what I did when I had to get my 102 gear knob off and use a BFFO shifter/adjustable spanner.

just get the grinder or a hacksaw chop just underneath it will also shorten the shift a little :P

aftermarket gear knobs don't need the threads as they usually use 3 little screws :jamie:

[JiP]

Have you tried rubbing the knob??

 

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Sorry, I just had to. I could have gone a lot worse.

[Bowler]

Have you tried rubbing the knob??

 

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Sorry, I just had to. I could have gone a lot worse.

hehe...HAHAHA...i'll pay that...

[Hiro Protagonist]

just get the grinder or a hacksaw chop just underneath it will also shorten the shift a little :P

aftermarket gear knobs don't need the threads as they usually use 3 little screws :jamie:

 

Not all aftermarket ones use the Allen screws, some (usually good-quality ones made for specific models, like TRD and some Razo) have screw threads. And grinding the top off the shifter to make it shorter is the stupid way of making a short shifter. Much better way is to heat the pivot-ball up and bash it further up the shaft.

[towe001]

Or another way to have a short shifter on the cheap is to use one from a AE10x