Oblivion

Hello.

My base shifter plate has cracked, and is completely severed in x3 locations. I have successfully disassembled it from the vehicle.
What I'd like to know is: How do you disassemble the actual rod, and springs from the tower? And how would you install it to a new tower?

Thanks! I haven't a clue. There doesn't appear to be any screws.
Although there is some plastic piece over a ball and socket joint (on the right side).. There's no way to access it.

Pictures of the broken/new shifter towers:
- Ford Focus ZX3 -- 2012/9/26

Oblivion

Sadly, I am unable to edit the title of my thread to pre-append "[SOLVED]," however: I can still post a reply (like this):

The problem is solved. I have successfully changed it. I still can not find any information on it, on Google/other vehicle forums.

Here is my contribution to the internet in regards to this information (since it is not freely out there yet)!
These are very short (~2 minute long) "How to" tutorials I created an hour or two ago.

The disassembly of a 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 base shifter plate (also known as the base shifter or base shifting tower or base shifting / shifter turret):
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OYT2tY4PGs

This is the (re)assembly of a 2001 Ford Focus ZX3 base shifter plate (also known as the base shifter or base shifting tower or base shifting / shifter turret):
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWQfwEhj9dA

Thanks to everyone on this forum who have always provided their help, free of charge. :)

R.S.LOGAN

Thanks for posting videos .Should help anyone not familiar with whats involved in changing over base shifting / shifter turret .

Oblivion

Oh you're welcome. I wanted to do one for replacing the torque-mount, but was never able to (it was extremely difficult to get it installed; I didn't want to remove it to make a video).

In regards to the two videos (a third one will be out by Sunday, if not Monday hopefully): Any opinions?
Was the dialog, and format acceptable? Any suggestions, or otherwise feedback on them? Anything I could do to improve it?

Thanks in advance.

djzx3

Good video's.

I'll add them to the DIY section.


IDK if your into performance, but maybe think about adding a short throw shifter? Now that you know how to do it, it would be simple to swap the parts. Or you could just cut the shaft, and cut new threads for the knob.

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How-to directory.

Ford focus DTC codes.

Ford= First on race day.

R.S.LOGAN

" Anything I could do to improve it? "

Looks o.k to me .

Oblivion

I didn't know there was a 'DIY' section.. and cool! Thanks. :)


Oh I've wanted to. There's a conversion kit for like ~$150.. but I can't justify spending that kind of money, sadly.



Good to hear.