trwebb26 Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 How do you remove the shift lever from an 83' ZXT (T-5) tranny? There is a screw just to the passenger side of the lever? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipzoomie Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Just remove the top plate that it sits in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Just remove the top plate that it sits in.Yep, 4 bolts, one in each corner. They might be hard to reach, I usually have to lower the tail to get clearance in the tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trwebb26 Posted October 6, 2005 Author Share Posted October 6, 2005 So the bolts are underneath the car? I'm used to FWD cars where you can service the shift lever all inside the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Unlike a FWD car, most rear drive cars with the engine attached to the trans (meaning NOT a late model 'vette or Porsche 928 with trans axle), the shifter is bolted directly to the transmission. There are some exceptions with 60's Muncies and BW 4+3 in 84-87 'vettes. This does wonder for eliminating play in the shift mechanism. Look in a Jegs or Summit catalog at the Mustang replacement shifters and you will see the 4 bolt pattern. FWIW, the Nissan shifter is a POS and can be replaced with a Mustang aftermarket shifter. Night and day difference. I bought the Competition plus, but the included handle needs to be replaced as it forces your hand up and into the AC controls in the odd gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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