removing the AT shifter handle. Top piece only

[Kenosha Warrior]

The dude I got my truck from has the shift-plate (Or gear selector) from a 3spd Cherk in my AW-4 MJ.

 

How do you get the 'T' piece off so I can switch the panel?

[Akula69]

Ya know, I have looked in all the FSM's I own for that answer, 'cause I need it as well.

 

I pulled the right end (non-button end) cap off and then tried pushing the exposed white plug. It released the push button on the other side, but did not release the top part of the T.

 

Hopefully one of these really smart guys will come along and answer this one :popcorn:

[mjeff87]

Pull straight up on it.....carefully. It's just a snug press-fit, but when it releases from the shaft, you can hurt yourself ;)

 

Jeff

[Wildman]

2X's on Pulling it straight up.........really hard.......and brace your self when it lets go, you'll be surprised :eek:

[Lewt2007]

yank as hard as you can and it will just pop right off

[bn6339]

When the lever pops free, MAKE SURE you DO NOT strike the windshield.....don't ask me how I knew this....TWICE!! d'oh!

[KillerCOM]

watch you face too. i laugh my a** off when my dad did that. lol. :D

[mfpdm]

Yep, just yank it. :D

 

For best results, put on foot on the passenger side and one in the drivers side, stand straight up over the shifter, and yank as hard as you can.

 

Once you regain consciousness, go get some ice for your nads. :eek:

 

J/K :D

 

I found it best to put the shifter in 1 and then pull it. Works really well in an XJ because you can get in the back seat, but does work just as good in the MJ.

 

:cheers:

[ICEBOX]

And you have to click your heels 3 times too !