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How to remove the shifter ball

Hi Folks,

Yeah I know, dumb question. But I'm asking because I tried twisting it to the left and it didnt budge, so I wanted to check to make sure I dont break it,

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It's "splined" on, it just pulls off, but not easily.
 
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Yes, +1 ^^^

Put an open end wrench under it and tap it up with a hammer
I have also used a pipe wrench in the same manner, no hammer needed, lol.

Heat it up with "blow dryer" or heat gun on LOW!!!, that can get it loose, also a good way to install it, heat it up first, when it cools it will hold tight
 
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Ron,

You are BRILLIANT, it was exactly that. How ridiculous huh? Ford must have been going broke in 95 and couldn't afford a tool and die maker to screw it on.

Thanks a billion for the advice.
 
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Jeff got it right I just added to it

but you are welcome :)

I never liked the screw on because they would never lined up straight or stay straight, lock nut never worked for me
 
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