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golf gear knob removal

anonymousjunkie · 2007-08-23 11:33:20

This is really starting to annoy me. I've no idea how to remove the gear knob from the shaft so I can put in a new leather gaiter. The old one is a bit tatty so I figured I'd get a new one, unscrew the gear knob and bobs your uncle. Not so it seems. The golf in question is a mark 4 (2003). Any googling I've done doesn't…

23-08-2007 11:33am

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anonymousjunkie

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This is really starting to annoy me. I've no idea how to remove the gear knob from the shaft so I can put in a new leather gaiter. The old one is a bit tatty so I figured I'd get a new one, unscrew the gear knob and bobs your uncle. Not so it seems. The golf in question is a mark 4 (2003). Any googling I've done doesn't have me any closer to removing it. Anyone know how to do it?

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#2 23-08-2007 11:46am

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There is a retaining clip that clamps on the gear knob. You will need to break this clip to remove the knob. You will also need a new clip to refit it.

EDIT - attached image might help................

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#3 23-08-2007 11:50am

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Damn. I don't have one of those. Guess I'll just have to wait until I can source one. Thanks cross

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#4 23-08-2007 11:51am

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... and just spotted your diagram! Thats brilliant! Thanks

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#5 23-08-2007 11:59am

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A main dealer should be able to supply the clamp - it should only cost buttons.

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