PWJDM shift knob installtion, help needed

tonybui · 05-09-2012, 05:44 PM

So, my strap wrench broke and I could only get the knob to be the position shown in the pic. I only took off the stock knob and twist this one on. Is is the right way or am I doing it all wrong??

GaleForce · 05-09-2012, 06:05 PM

You need to back-off (counter clockwise) the new shift knob so the logo is lined up to where you want it. Use the supplied thread lock and let it set over night.

tonybui · 05-09-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

You need to back-off (counter clockwise) the new shift knob so the logo is lined up to where you want it. Use the supplied thread lock and let it set over night.

I don't think I can back off because at this position, I still have a gap between the knob and the boot

GaleForce · 05-09-2012, 06:12 PM

Yep, you need to get some rubber o-rings to help hold the shift boot up.

GaleForce · 05-09-2012, 06:13 PM

Trust me, you will not get your shift knob turned any further clockwise if you've already destroyed a strap wrench trying.

scionide · 05-09-2012, 08:50 PM

did you forget to put the rubber spacer under the boot, or the metal one into the base of the shift knob?

tonybui · 05-09-2012, 10:43 PM

I bought a new strap wrench and it's all line up now. I figured the one I broke was not gripping too well

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FreshFish · 05-09-2012, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tonybui

I bought a new strap wrench and it's all line up now. I figured the one I broke was not gripping too well

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Nice.... I have the original PWJDM knob where the inner collars are able to be aligned by loosening the hex screw. If the shift boot is still a little low you can still add some spacer on the shaft to push it up. Any finished pics?

tonybui · 05-09-2012, 11:23 PM

My shifter and shift knob has a gap becuase I didn't use spacer. But I'm sure you can do that. I'm onna be the only one that sees that and not trying to start doing it again lol

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anthonyy · 05-10-2012, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by tonybui

My shifter and shift knob has a gap becuase I didn't use spacer. But I'm sure you can do that. I'm onna be the only one that sees that and not trying to start doing it again lol

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nice job aligning it though

tonybui · 05-10-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshFish

Nice.... I have the original PWJDM knob where the inner collars are able to be aligned by loosening the hex screw. If the shift boot is still a little low you can still add some spacer on the shaft to push it up. Any finished pics?

Here is when it got tough
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Then I broke the strap wrench
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Then I got it aligned
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This is the gap when it first got tough, gap is not too bad now (don't have picture)
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Thanks Anthony, it took some elbow grease lol, I thought it would be a piece of cake

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kenchan · 05-10-2012, 02:05 PM

dang, never heard of people needing to use a strap wrench to TIGHTEN the knob.

as mr.gale suggested, i also used a plastic washer inside the boot to hold the boot up flush to the base of the PWJDM shiftknob collar.

it's a great knob

GaleForce · 05-10-2012, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

dang, never heard of people needing to use a strap wrench to TIGHTEN the knob.

as mr.gale suggested, i also used a plastic washer inside the boot to hold the boot up flush to the base of the PWJDM shiftknob collar.

it's a great knob

I know... I went hand tight, saw the shift pattern was off, pulled the shift knob off, added the supplied lock tight, screwed it down to where the shift pattern looked good, and let it sit over night. Maybe I should have used my strap wrench? lol

You got it looking good now. Good job

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GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Yep, you need to get some rubber o-rings to help hold the shift boot up. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Trust me, you will not get your shift knob turned any further clockwise if you've already destroyed a strap wrench trying. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

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tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	I bought a new strap wrench and it's all line up now. I figured the one I broke was not gripping too well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Evo-R CF fang \| CF Mirror covers \| 20/25 H&R spacers \| RE-11 \| TopSpeed exhaust + y-pipe \| Stillen HFC \| Carbon Fiber Amuse rear bumper + Amuse Spoiler \| PWJDM

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tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	My shifter and shift knob has a gap becuase I didn't use spacer. But I'm sure you can do that. I'm onna be the only one that sees that and not trying to start doing it again lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Evo-R CF fang \| CF Mirror covers \| 20/25 H&R spacers \| RE-11 \| TopSpeed exhaust + y-pipe \| Stillen HFC \| Carbon Fiber Amuse rear bumper + Amuse Spoiler \| PWJDM

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scionide Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: so-cal Posts: 436 Drives: 11 370z PW 6mt Rep Power: 14	did you forget to put the rubber spacer under the boot, or the metal one into the base of the shift knob?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	dang, never heard of people needing to use a strap wrench to TIGHTEN the knob. as mr.gale suggested, i also used a plastic washer inside the boot to hold the boot up flush to the base of the PWJDM shiftknob collar. it's a great knob

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