Gear Lever Knob - Loose

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FILE IN S.I. Man VOL. I

SEC. B-4 PG. 1
Service Information

SUBJECT: LOOSE GEAR LEVER KNOB ISSUE: 03/86-833

APPLICATION: EARLY 9000 TURBO



A repair procedure has been developed to correct a car that may have a loosely fitted gear lever knob. Initially, grease may have gotten on the shift lever and caused the knob to come loose.

Should it become necessary to remove a gear lever knob for any reason, discard the old knob. It must not be re-installed.


GEAR LEVER KNOB P/N 93-82-425


Fitting A New Knob:

1. Clean all traces of grease from the gear lever splines.

2. Apply three drops of Loctite Super Bonder #495 to the splines or inside the knob and press the gear lever knob into place.
Warranty Information: Use Failure Code 43222-78-0-01-01. Time allowance is 0.2 hour which is to be entered as straight time.