6 General Repair
6B Hand Controls Repair
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Shift Knob Removal
3. Remove the shift lever knob from the shift lever as
follows.
a. Plastic knob - unscrews from shift lever by turning
knob counterclockwise.
b. Rubber knob - is pressed onto end of shift lever
and may be removed by placing a 7/16” open end
box wrench under the knob and tapping the
wrench outward with a hammer or rubber mallet.
(Figure B–7) Knobs that resist removal with this
method may be heated with a heat gun or blow
dryer to expand the I.D. of the knob slightly and
separate it from the end of the shift lever.
NOTE: Do not overheat the knob as this may distort the
part or cause melting, and could prevent a secure fit
when reattaching the knob. Use a low heat setting when
using a heat gun, and keep the gun 4-6’’ away from the
knob while moving back and forth to provide even heat-
ing.
4.Slide the knob off the shift lever, and check for cracks
or excessive wear, and replace as necessary.
Parking Brake Knob Removal
1. The parking brake rod is threaded. Unscrew the
parking brake knob from the parking brake rod.
(Figure B–6)
WARNING
Never use a heat gun or blow dryer if flammable
vapors are present, as the heating element could
ignite the vapor and cause a fire or explosion.
Figure B–7. Remove Shift Lever Knob (Later Model
With Rubber Knob)
Figure B–6. Unscrew Parking Brake Knob
Shift Lever
Knob
Figure B–5. Remove Cotter Pin From Parking
Brake Rod & Disengage From Brake
Cam
Parking Brake Rod Service
1. See Figure B–5. Remove the cotter pin from the
lower end of the parking brake rod, and after noting
the correct installation position of the rod, disengage
it from the parking brake cam. Lift the parking brake
rod up and out of the lower dash/frame area, and in-
spect for wear or damage. Replace as necessary.
Reassemble in reverse order of removal.
Cotter Pin
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