Shift knob removal

[wyogz]

I have a 2021 1000X-4 Talon. Does anyone know how the shift knob is removed, it doesn't unscrew and I tried to pull it off also, I need to remove it to install an aluminum shift plate.

 

[Admin]

 

[DDDonkey]

On the pioneer you just pull real hard and twist.

 

[wyogz]

On the pioneer you just pull real hard and twist.

Okay THX I'll try that

 

[Hometeam]

It does just pull straight off but you have to work it and it will come!)

 

[CID]

And don't break yer nose when it comes loose.

 

[PT1911]

The shaft has flat flanges on two sides so it doesn’t really twist off. It does pulls straight off, but it is extremely hard!

 

[trigger]

Use a heat gun or blow dryer, makes it easier.

 

[Hawk53]

Use a heat gun or blow dryer, makes it easier.

Are you heating the shaft or the knob to assist in get the knob off?

 

[lee]

Heat the knob. It’s a rubbery plastic and it will get softer with heat. Unfortunately you need to heat it all the way through to make it easy to remove.

 

[Hawk53]

Heat the knob. It’s a rubbery plastic and it will get softer with heat. Unfortunately you need to heat it all the way through to make it easy to remove.

Ok thanks. I have had mine off a couple times but a person could break some body parts when it releases. LOL

 

[wyogz]

Thanks all, will heat and see if that works.

 

[wyogz]

Thanks to all, heated the knob up and it pulled straight up and off. New shift gate on and looking good.

 

[Montecresto]

Thanks to all, heated the knob up and it pulled straight up and off. New shift gate on and looking good.

Those shift gates look great and really helps the alignment, no more partial engagements....👍

 

[TheyCallMeOne]

I had the same struggle and wound up using vice grips and a tie-down strapped to the top of the cage to ratchet it off.

 

[NTCPrezJB]

Thanks to all, heated the knob up and it pulled straight up and off. New shift gate on and looking good.

Pics or it didn't happen!

 

[NMelkaholic]

Just removed mine yesterday.... I used a small piece of plywood placed it on the dash under the knob and used a claw hammer and gently pried it off... came off really easy like that.

 

[ScottJ24]

Heat and a ratchet strap and it came right off. Here is a
pic of the shifter shaft. Good luck twisting it off.

 

[NewHere2]

Pics or it didn't happen!

Ya, what he said ! Let’s see that new plate !

 

[Hawk53]

Heat and a ratchet strap and it came right off. Here is t
A pic of the shifter shaft. Good luck twisting it off.

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No twisting there.!

 

[Sparks]

Just removed mine yesterday.... I used a small piece of plywood placed it on the dash under the knob and used a claw hammer and gently pried it off... came off really easy like that.

I did the same, 2x4, open end wrench and a pry bar. Placed a nice fitting open end wrench above the pry bar and under the knob and it works well. Just take your time and let it slide off, a nice clean removal.