T case shift knob removal 97 xj

[Bmfinney]

Guys how the heck do you remove the knob for the transfer case?

 

[RCP Phx]

There is no "knob" on a factory shifter, the lever can only be removed by dis-assembling the gate itself.

 

[Bmfinney]

I’m trying to replace a broken shift indicator trim for the t case.

 

[Bmfinney]

I’m trying to replace the shift indicator trim

 

[Rob Mayercik]

If you mean the plastic rectangle with the shift pattern printed on it, that you can just pry loose from the main console and slip over the handle.

The opening where the bristles are is plenty big enough for the full handle/knob to pass through, but you will probably need to pull the handle up into 4Hi (or at least out of 2Hi) for the clearance to get the bezel off the end of the handle.

 

[Bmfinney]

Mine has a thicker handle . I might have to sand it down to narrow it some more. I broke the first one trying to do just that. And attempted that this go around but it’s super tight. Was hoping there is a better way. If not I will sand it down.

 

[RCP Phx]

My bezel just snaps out and the stock handle fits perfectly thru the bristles.

 

[Anak]

I think we need a picture. I know my '96 handle just slips through the bristles. Same for the '97 ZJ.

 

[RCP Phx]

[I'm looking at mine right now, I need to figure out how to add a 2Lo below the 4Lo!

 

[XJI6191]

Mine has a thicker handle . . .

Not sure I'm understanding that, thicker than what? Where, how? Aftermarket? homebrewed? But, whatever, puzzled how the bezel was refitted over it.

. . . I broke the first . . .

What, the lever? Surely not! I guess you must mean the bezel.

 

[Bmfinney]

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[Bmfinney]

 

[Bmfinney]

You guys get those pictures? It’s not the end of the world if I need to narrow it.

 

[Bmfinney]

[I'm looking at mine right now, I need to figure out how to add a 2Lo below the 4Lo!

That would be pretty awesome!

 

[RCP Phx]

Not that it makes a difference, but that's not a 97-01 bezel/console!

 

[Bmfinney]

Is it a 96?

 

[RCP Phx]

Yes!!!

 

[Bmfinney]

Yeah built in 96 My bad keep forgetting which one it is.

 

[RCP Phx]

[You should since 96 is such a bastard year!

 

[ILLXJ]

I also had one that wouldn't fit over the shift lever, on a 96. I cut one end with a hack saw blade. It will snap in just like it should.

JIM.