Fitting A Snabb short shift kit to a V70R - S60R

[Harvey]

Snabb have made the short shift kit for V70R S60R cars again.
I got mine to fit so thought I do a how-to guide.

So here it is.

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First job remove the gear knob which is very easy just push down & turn then it just lifts off.
http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_124104_zpspkhhtim3.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_124104_zpspkhhtim3.jpg.html)

Then just pull the trim up from the roller cover it unclips no screws.

Then the silver dome is held in with clips no screws.

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Then you need to pop the L/H ball joint.I used a big flat bladed screw driver .

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_124922_zpsz5mtzsqj.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_124922_zpsz5mtzsqj.jpg.html)

Then remove the 3 screws that hold the black plastic ring around the rod.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_124200_zpsv9sdlnof.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_124200_zpsv9sdlnof.jpg.html)

Then remove the white plastic surround it just lifts out.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_125128_zps5d5x44uv.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_125128_zps5d5x44uv.jpg.html)

Then remove the spring type clip from the shaft sorry didn't get a photo, but this is the clip. IMPORTANT TIP have a very good look at the spring that centers the gear knob ,and the plastic stops for it ,I didnt so had a funny five minutes when refitting it.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160404_202233_zpsjcaizpsn.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160404_202233_zpsjcaizpsn.jpg.html)

Then you need to remove the gear cable from the bottom of the gear lever, I used a long 17mm spanner it just poped off .

Now you can lift out the gear shaft assembly, you need to remove the white clip around the ball & "O" ring

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_130116_zpswq04hbgk.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_130116_zpswq04hbgk.jpg.html)

I had a new holder but to be fair the old one was fine.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_130508_zpsxgac7wrx.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_130508_zpsxgac7wrx.jpg.html)

Now you need to remove the bolt & steel bush that fixes the base to the car.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_130958_zpspyeafbjp.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_130958_zpspyeafbjp.jpg.html)

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_131006_zpszc7np3q7.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_131006_zpszc7np3q7.jpg.html)

Now you have to trim / cut a plastic web out or the shift cable will hit the web. I used a die grinder as I have one .

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_131146_zpsbuefkxax.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_131146_zpsbuefkxax.jpg.html)


http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_133435_zpsf12ub9rf.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_133435_zpsf12ub9rf.jpg.html)

Then I did trim the steel bush.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_140412_zpswt5jdpxc.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_140412_zpswt5jdpxc.jpg.html)

[Harvey]

Then refitted it.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_140510_zpsyj1nszho.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_140510_zpsyj1nszho.jpg.html)

I did renew one of the ball clips as it was worn .

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_133628_zpsp85kc9cs.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_133628_zpsp85kc9cs.jpg.html)

Then fit the New shifter into the holder, you can then refit the ball joint onto the end of the shifter.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_133825_zpsaewu9ltq.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_133825_zpsaewu9ltq.jpg.html)

Then refit top ball holder.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_133923_zpsqottfiwq.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_133923_zpsqottfiwq.jpg.html)

Then refit black ring with the 3 screws.

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_134054_zpskkxds25t.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_134054_zpskkxds25t.jpg.html)

Now you need to get the centering spring in the correct place ,push the arm unit back into place , note it needs to be lined up with a cut out in the base unit then refit the holding clip.


http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_140537_zpsxqx9tywc.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_140537_zpsxqx9tywc.jpg.html)

Now you need to refit the 2nd cable ball onto the new shaft , it's easy to get to it if you remove the side trim..

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_144045_zpsplnxl2lx.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_144045_zpsplnxl2lx.jpg.html)

Now refit the dome cover.


http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_141513_zpsvqn3jlmf.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_141513_zpsvqn3jlmf.jpg.html)

Then top cover surround & locking pin into the top of the new shaft, then refit the gear knob...


http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_143058_zpsrnwv0diz.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_143058_zpsrnwv0diz.jpg.html)


http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_143103_zpszgtmpozf.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_143103_zpszgtmpozf.jpg.html)

Also get a sticker .

http://i1168.photobucket.com/albums/r499/harveysr/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_145114_zps1a7yhek1.jpg (http://s1168.photobucket.com/user/harveysr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-04/20160416_145114_zps1a7yhek1.jpg.html)


Before and after.


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So off for a test drive and enjoy.

I found it a lot more positive, the hight of the gear knob is approx 20mm lower , the throw from 3rd to 4th gear is approx 40mm less so it now feels much tighter, very happy with it. :)

If you think you need one then it's . http://snabbuk.co.uk/products/04-07-r-short-throw-shifter-kit

[Markyb]

Excellent write up, may consider this in the future

[M-R-P]

I was thinking it replaced the linkage at the gearbox end.

That'll explain my confusion lol.

[stribo]

Very similar to the setup I had in the Cougar, has it weighted the shift up by much?

[Harvey]

Very similar to the setup I had in the Cougar, has it weighted the shift up by much?

It's very slightly harder but it feels right.

[Markyb]

Well after a long Sunday which started with replacing main headlight bulb, followed by lots of swearing, and breaking tools replacing the front drop links, I finally got round to fitting my snabb short shifter. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v346/markybf1/Mobile%20Uploads/20160926_155951_zpsa7qyfe7r.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/markybf1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160926_155951_zpsa7qyfe7r.jpg.html)

Feels nice and tight now, i decided to thread the shifter in the lathe before I installed it, I made the shift knob myself, it came out ok but I'm going to have another go at one at a later date, also added a sheath to the shaft to fatten it up and cover up the grove that is there without the standard gear knob that was irritating my finger