Gear shift assembely ,have to replace center consule shifter, not just the knob but the entire assembley that connects to the transmission

A few question to see if I can help. Could you possibly post a photo of this knob in the comment section below? Is yours a manual or automatic transmission? Is there any markings on or near the knob? Is it a lever like a gear shifter or a twist/ rocker switch type?

If you have a stick shift ( floor shift) remove the boot around the gear stick and the insulation on the floor to reveal the 4 bolts that hold the shift turret on to the top of the box. Undo the bolts and lift the gear lever assembly out of the gear box.

gear shifter as transmission inside it. well best replace transmission or you'll need a pulley and few sockets. as the shift. the shift you pull the knob or act as if you are prying it out it stay out. once out far enough push down on the bottom sparkling part of the stick. once down pull knob. then fallow the screw on side for removal.

Have you checked the shift linkage at the transmission to make sure it is moving with the shifter?

Make sure the shift cable is attached to the transmission shift lever.

If the linkage does not move when the shifter is moved, the cable may be broken and need replacement.

The gear shifter doesn't connect to the clutch, the clutch pedal and clutch release fork connect to the clutch. The shift linkage connects to the transmission through a 3 part lever with 2 adjustment points.

I take it that you have a standard transmission ? there is no adjustment, but on the saturns the plastic insert on the shifter lever (remove the center console) is what breaks, Napa auto parts has the replacement part for about $20, or you can go to saturn and spend $200 on replacing both cables

Same thing happened to me today(but while in drive!). had to crawl UNDER vehicle, driver side, behind the transmission where it narrows down, and the shifting rod (connected to your shifter in vehicle) came disconnected from what i assume was a gear knob on transmission. its basically a screw and nut holding the two together. ill temporarily replace it tomorrow until i can order correct screw and nut. hope this is same situation and helps. easy fix.

ps if you push the gear -knob all the way forwards under vehicle, that is in the Park gear.

Him
Sorry to hear your having problems.
The most likely problem is you have a bent shift fork inside the transmission.
You can either go used or try to rebuild it.
You can try this as well.
1 - either block the wheels from turning or put the emergency brake on.
2- put the standard shift in neutral
3 pull the plastic ring around the shifter up.
3 remove the cover
4 - remove the four bolts holding the inner cover off
5 -remove the shifter bolts [4]
6-put an old towel down to cover the seats and other areas -
7 pull GENTLY and CAREFULLY until the entire shift mechanism comes lose.
8 - check and have someone else check to see that the shifter is straight and not bent. The bottom part of the shifter with the knob looking unit on it - should be straight down from the shifter that you use to shift the gears. If this is bent - I would get an after market shifter - or you can replace with a factory shifter.

Reverse the above directions to complete the job.
If nothing is bent -then you must rebuild or replace the transmission.

Hope this helps you get this repaired.

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Thanks
RICESKI

I only have 2003 Nav procedure. Maybe get used part at car-part.com. Page with * is lowest price.

SECTION 307-05: Automatic Transaxle/Transmission External Controls 2003 Expedition/Navigator Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Selector Lever —Floor Shift Removal and Installation

1. Lift the floor shift PRNDL bezel.

1. Disconnect the PRNDL bezel wire harness connector.

1. Remove the shift lever handle and cover.
   1. Slide the handle bezel down.
   1. Remove the screw.
   1. Disconnect the TCS wire harness.
   1. Lift assembly from the shifter lever.

1. Position the window regulator control panel aside.

1. Remove the screws and the console finish panel.

1. Remove the left side console access panel.

1. Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the transmission selector arm.

1. Remove the transmission shift cable retaining clip from the floor shift mechanism through the console access.

1. Remove the four bolts retaining the floor shift mechanism to the floor.

1. Disconnect the floor shift mechanism wire harness connector.

1. Remove the floor shift mechanism from the console.

1. Remove the brake shift interlock actuator, parking brake release mechanism and harness.
   • Remove the wire harness retainers.
   • Remove the wire harness retainers.
   • Remove the two screws retaining the brake shift interlock assembly.
   • Remove the two screws retaining the parking brake controller.