Loose shifter (T-handle)

88 Wagonman · Jul 6, 2008

I have a '91 XJ AW4, and my problem is that the shifter inside is loose, I can twist it from side to side. Is there a way to tighten it up, or do I have to replace something? It functions properly other than that.

Yucca-Man · Jul 6, 2008

The shifter is separate from the transmission, as that is cable-selected. The t-handle itself is loose? Pull it off, and add another from an XJ or upgrade to a ZJ handle.

If the post itself is loose, you probably need to replace the shifter assembly, depending on the source of that looseness. Time to pop the cnter console off and inspect things in that case.

Jim www.yuccaman.com

ehall · Jul 6, 2008

I upgraded to a ZJ handle and it's never set right. My plan is to get one of the teensy weensy torx pins from the side mirrors, drill a hole in the handle and stick, and drive the torx pin through. That might work for you too.

88 Wagonman · Jul 6, 2008

Yucca-Man said:
The shifter is separate from the transmission, as that is cable-selected. The t-handle itself is loose? Pull it off, and add another from an XJ or upgrade to a ZJ handle.

If the post itself is loose, you probably need to replace the shifter assembly, depending on the source of that looseness. Time to pop the cnter console off and inspect things in that case.

Jim www.yuccaman.com

The stick is fine, it's just the T-handle itself. How do I pull it off? I don't want to screw it up.

Sig220 · Jul 6, 2008

88 Wagonman said:
The stick is fine, it's just the T-handle itself. How do I pull it off? I don't want to screw it up.

To pull the T-handle itself, you just pull straight up!!! Sometimes it helps to put in in some other gear then park........then the angle is better to pull up!!

poorboy_616 · Jul 6, 2008

I put mine in Neutral, then pull up HARD!!! It comes off rather violently, so don't stand directly over it or you will end up with a black eye....

88 Wagonman · Jul 6, 2008

Thanks for the help, it came up fairly easily, but that's probably because it was loose already. The white plastic piece in the handle is worn out, time for the JY!

ehall · Jul 6, 2008

Get a ZJ grip, much nicer

Loose shifter (T-handle)

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