I have a 1990 sx and i cannot get the shift knob (stock) off to save my life... anyone have the same problem or could anyone help me out??

if there's a round plastic piece on top of the shift knob. Pry this out with a small screwdriver. Underneath is a nut. Remove this and unscrew the knob

Nope just looked... there isnt a peice on top, there is no pin anywere and from what i can see/feel it doesnt wanna screw off... Im kinda stumped and there are no bolts or anything holding it on of what i can see... its killing me but thanks for the info... this is realy getting at me tho because the stock shifter is kinda big/long and i have a new shifter to install i just cant get the stock one off there :banghead:

normally, most nissans have a plastic type glue on the threads, try a strap wrench if your certain this is what it is..

Ya, strap wrench should work, if not a massive pair of plyers will!....if your replacing your whole shifter completely, and if those things dont work, just unbolt and remove the complete shifter at the tranny....very simple stuff!

Ya, strap wrench should work, if not a massive pair of plyers will!....if your replacing your whole shifter completely, and if those things dont work, just unbolt and remove the complete shifter at the tranny....very simple stuff!

Thats kinda the problem... this is my first 5-speed... So im used to working with auto's and the knobs are easy to get off... im not sure if this nissan is screw off or what... most people say that it is because i guess most 5-speeds are so ill just try a strap wrench and see what happens... thanks

it does screw off.

Got it off... the new knob looks and feels great... thanks for the help

Got it off... the new knob looks and feels great... thanks for the help


Good job.


Now, we can close this.... cause we're done. :wink: