New Zealn T'Bird

Harley Eaton · 05-14-2006, 04:38 PM

I'll say this: I've never seen (in 20+ years) a detent that needed replacing and it's not an easy job to do. If your problem is not staying in PARK, it's most likely a worn shift lever. Easily replaced. To get to the detent, remove the steering wheel, the shift lever, lay aside the turn signal switch, remove two nuts that hold the collar to the steering column jacket. Then lift the collar off. Then comes the JOB of putting it back together. Maybe the problem is not the detent..

SCUMDOG · 05-15-2006, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Harley Eaton

I'll say this: I've never seen (in 20+ years) a detent that needed replacing and it's not an easy job to do. If your problem is not staying in PARK, it's most likely a worn shift lever. Easily replaced. To get to the detent, remove the steering wheel, the shift lever, lay aside the turn signal switch, remove two nuts that hold the collar to the steering column jacket. Then lift the collar off. Then comes the JOB of putting it back together. Maybe the problem is not the detent..

Hmm, O.K. I'll give the lever a bit of an overhaul first!!

Is it a simple matter of knocking-out the rolled-pin that holds it in place?

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