Tools Required: Small flat screwdriver, snap ring pliers, safety glasses
Wear safety glasses during this installation, particularly in steps 2 and 5.
- Using the screwdriver, gently pry shift button and mounting clip up and out of shift knob to reveal shift lever rod.
- Looking down onto-shift lever rod, use snap-ring pliers to remove “C” snap ring. Keep one hand free to grasp the snap ring immediately upon removal as this spring-steel snap ring is prone to taking flight!
- Remove shift knob by pulling upward on knob. Note: Knob may be seated very tightly, continue to wiggle the knob while pulling upward.
- Install new shift knob, using heavy downward force to properly seat the new knob, so that snap ring channel on shift lever rod is in view.
- Carefully reinstall snap ring. (Hint: Using snap ring pliers, spread snap ring apart then cup your hand around the snap ring and shift knob opening in case the snap ring slips off the pliers.)
- Reinstall button and mounting clip. With engine off, turn key to “Accessories” position to check operation of shifter in all gears. (Do not start vehicle.) If shifter will not come out of Park, the shift knob is not seated, return to step 4.
Corvette Central Parts List:
#534274 : Corvette Shifter Knob
#534281 : Shifter Nob Button
#534266 : Shifter Knob Ring
#534244 : Shifter Knob Button Retainer
#104377 : Internal/External Snap Ring/C-Clip Pliers
GUS
I have a 1988 vette 4+3 I took the upper gearshift apart over a year ago. I was
replacing the boot getting other stuff taken care of and waiting for parts .I’m sorry to say my memory is a little rusty about getting it back together now . Would you happen
to have or know where I can get some illustrated step by step assembly
instructions for reassembly. I’m interested in how the the parts in the shiffter
knob the button ,the “t” topped connector, spring, go back together and in
in the correct order . thank you in advance for your help
I wouldn’t have any step-by-step instructions, but I can send you a GM drawing of the assembly.
-Nate
Is this same for the 6-speed manual in the 1993 C-4?
No.
Manual transmission shift knobs have a rectangular wedge instead of the snap ring.
Carefully pry off the button.
The silver rectangle you see is the wedge.
They are usually very tight. A small nose vise grip will be helpful.
Pull straight up to remove the wedge.
the knob can then be pulled off the shift rod.
Regards,
Gus
Corvette Central Product Assistance
I have a 1988 Doug Nash 3+4 4-speed (how do I remove the shift knob)
Carefully pry the shift pattern cover from the top of the knob.
Under the cover you will see a rectangular metal piece.
This is a wedge that you will have to pull out – it will be very tight.
It pulls straight up to remove.
Once removed, you will be able to unscrew the knob and remove it from the handle.
Gus
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Gus, I have a 1986 Corvette with Doug Nash 4+3 transmission. You did not mention anything about removing the OD switch, T topped connector rod from the knob to the switch through the shifter shaft. I believe this needs to be removed as well. It also leads to the complexities of reestablishing the switch adjustment for activation / deactivation of the OD mode. I had some significant problems with this adjustment and discovered that there is a spring, under the plastic block, where the switch is pinned in place, which is easily lost during the whole process. I lost the spring and have not been able to find the replacement part for it. Do you have knowledge or access to that replacement spring at CC or anywhere else?