Generally, if the button on the shifter does not go in, there is a build-up of dirt and debris in the mechanism causing it not to move. A good amount of WD-40 or other lubricant usually helps the problem. If not, there is a good chance that the connector pin in the mechanism is either popped out or broken.
Remove the shifter cable and switch from the drivers side of the transmission and the seal will be driven over the small shaft and into the transmission case. The shaft is the one that the shifter cable hooked to.
Once you remove the dust cover attached to your shifter, you'll see your shaft going into a gear box. There will be a pin to remove and this will allow you to pull the shifter right out. good luck
good instructions in the manual. I just removed mine to have it welded.
Unless you see some sort of set screw or locking ring, it screws off. Actually on a ford you must pull them off. they have a press fit. The shaft is splined and the knob is pressed onto the shaft.
What you have is called the lock plate for the steering wheel. Go to your favorite auto parts store and ask them for a lock plate hold down tool. It will be needed to depress the plate's spring, so the snap ring can be removed that is holding the lock plate onto the steering shaft.
If you're talking about the plate that is connected to the steering shaft, push down on the plate and you should be able to remove a wire retainer that holds the plate in place. on earlier models a 7mm socket on the back plate works fine.
The knob is pressed onto the shaft, I broke mine trying to unscrew it. I had to get an after market knob after that. If you are talking about the shaft, there are 3 torx screws that hold the shifter into the trainy, then it just lifts out. 1988 f150 with 5 speed
Most shifters are held in with retaining clips that you access through the top, around the shifter shaft.
If four wheel drive, yes. If all wheel drive, no. The 4wd system will have 2hi, 4hi, and 4 lo on the shifter.
Try purchasing "Bolt-Out", made by Craftsman, available at Sears. GEts wonderful reviews for removing stripped bolts!
Begin by locating a vertical panel on the back side of the console. Use a flat bladed screwdriver to carefully prey it off. You will see two 10mm bolts to loosen and remove. Carefully remove the cupholder and locate a 12mm bolt. Remove it. remove the screws on both sides of the shifter, and remove it. Don't lose the button or spring in the shifter. Also, be sure the small pieces that sit on top of your shifter shaft don't fall off. Find something to rest these pieces on because they are covered in lubricant. There are two more bolts, I think, but I'm still looking for them. That's how I found this site! They seem to be closer to the radio, perhaps beneath the shifter.
Easy. The cap on top of the knob - with the gear arrangements on it (1,2,3,4,5,R) will pop off if you pry under it. There should be a machine screw holding the knob onto the shaft of the shifter - unscrew it, and since the knob is splined, pull the knob straight up and off. It might take a little forcing. That's all there is to it! -if you are also trying to remove the entire shifter (shaft) there is one screw at the bottom of the shaft right next to the transmission that must come out, then the shaft slides right up and off. i had to do this when dropping the tranny, in order to replace my clutch.