How do you change a 1991 Nissan 300zx shifter?

Answer 1

There is a web page that tells how to remove your old shifter and install a new, short-throw shifter. The procedure is the same if you are installing a regular shifter. http://www.zchickz.com/z32-shift1.htm This site is complete with photos and schematics. An even better schematic of the entire shifter assembly down to the transmission control rod can be found here: http://www.300zx-twinturbo.com/cgi-bin/manual.cgi?list=mt&dir=&config=&refresh=&slide=11&cycle=off&scale=0&design=default&total=37 Once you get the old shifter control knob off the shifter control lever, which requires much strength, the rest is cake. You MUST be sure to counteract the force applied when twisting the old knob off. If not, you may damage your control lever, socket, or rod. (See schematics.) You will want to have a new set of shifter bushings. (See schematics.) Your old ones, made of plastic, have probably worn away, causing your shifter to feel "floppy" when moving it side to side. With new bushings, your shifter will feel tight and brand new. You can get a set of bushings for under $5 from CourtesyParts.com, code Z32-SHIFTB. The bushings go into the collar that surrounds the bolt that holds the base of the shifter lever to the transmission control rod. You will need small hands to reattach that bolt from inside the cockpit. I actually went up from underneath the car to slide the bolt back in. The car must be on lifts to do this because your arm doesn't bend that way. Cheers!