I'm swapping my auto for a stick in my 92 w250.

What is the trick to remove the shifter from a 1994 nv4500?

I saw some SST tool in one of my manuals but I'm sure there must be another way to remove and install it.

Any help wood be great.

 

I usually use 2 straight bladed screwdrivers, one on each opposing "corner" of the cap.
I push DOWN and turn it to the left and the cap usually will pop up.

It takes a bit to do it and sometimes I end up putting a slight notch in the corners for the blades to catch on.

Getting it back in is the same in reverse, but isn't ridiculously hard.

Mark.

 

I use a big pair of channel locks and a extra set of hands. A lot easier out of the truck but to install you have no choice. When removing I push down on the shifter and my extra hands (dad) uses the channel locks and turns the cap until it pops up.

 

Got it with the "2 screw driver" trick.

Thanks guys!