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=Overview=
A common problem with the NG900 is the gearknob becoming loose and 'spinning'.
[[file:Gear_Knob_01.jpg|thumbnail|none|Loose Gear Knob]]
When this happened to me I decided to replace it with a wooden knob to match the new dashboard I had fitted. Although the replacement knob comes with instructions I have detailed my first hand experience of doing this job so that others can fully understand what to expect when they come to undertake this.
2) Use a screwdriver to pry off the emblem on top of the gearknob
[[file:Gear_Knob_02.jpg|thumbnail|none|Removing Emblem ]]
3) Using the junior hacksaw. Saw a slit in the knob and remove the outer casing.
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file:Gear_Knob_03.jpg|Sawing Slit in Knowfile:Gear_Know_04Gear_Knob_04.jpg|Slit in Knobfile:Gear_Know_05Gear_Knob_05.jpg|Leather Cover Removed
</gallery>
4) Remove the tape on top of the plastic core to reveal the three snap fasteners for the reverse lock.
[[file:Gear_Knob_06.jpg|thumbnail|none|Reverse Lock Snap Fasteners]]
5) Insert a screwdriver and release the three snap fasteners.
The first cut
[[file:Gear_Knob_07.jpg|thumbnail|none|Cutting Plastic Core]]
You need to be brutal here
[[file:Gear_Knob_08.jpg|thumbnail|none|Removing Plastic Core]]
Getting there!
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file:Gear_Knob_09.jpg|Removing Plastic Corefile:Gear_Know_10Gear_Knob_10.jpg|Spring Coming Off
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Off comes the spring
[[file:Gear_Knob_11.jpg|thumbnail|none|Spring Comes Off]]
Just the core left now.
[[file:Gear_Knob_12.jpg|thumbnail|none|Only the Inner Core Remains]]
Finally it's off!
[[file:Gear_Knob_13.jpg|thumbnail|none|Everything Removed]]
=Replacement=
3) Lift the bottom of the gaiter up. This is held in place by four srung plastic clips. As I was replacing the gaiter frame I took a picture of just the frame in place to show the clips and their location.
[[file:Gear_Knob_14.jpg|thumbnail|none|Gaiter Removed]]
4) Refit the spring
[[file:Gear_Knob_15.jpg|thumbnail|none|Gaiter and Spring Reinstalled]]
5) Mix up some epoxy adhesive and apply it to the inside of the replacement knob
[[file:Gear_Knob_16.jpg|thumbnail|none|Epoxy Applied to Replacement Knob]]
6) The knob has a lip inside it. Push the knob onto the shaft, up to the lip, and rotate it to distribute the adhesive evenly.
9) Lift up the bottom of the gaiter and press the knob down until the heel of the reverse lock actuator is level with the reverse lock stop.
[[file:Gear_Knob_17.jpg|thumbnail|none|Reverse Lock Actuator and Lock Stop]]
10) Ensure the "4" is still in line with "R"
[[file:Gear_Knob_18.jpg|thumbnail|none|4 Aligned With R on Reverse Lock]]
11) Refit the gaiter and leave the adhesive to harden.
[[file:Gear_Knob_19.jpg|thumbnail|none|Gaiter Refitted]]
12) Admire your new gearknob.
[[file:Gear_Knob_20.jpg|thumbnail|none|Finished!]]
