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shifter problem

in  my 87 5.0 i have an automatic trans and all of a sudden my shifter that sits on the the floor got stuck so i disaasembeled it and the botton that has to be pushed that sits on the side of the t handle came out of its place so how do i fix this do i buy a new t handle and how do i get the screw that hold it in place out because of the little space and what is the price
 

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Reply #1 –
when i took mine apart, my button flew across the car and i lost it for a week, luckely when i did this i was putting in a T-5 so i didnt worry about it. but anyway, when i found it again, i stuck it back in the handle and put the rest of the  back in, then snaped the T on the handle and it was fine

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Reply #2 –
how does the button stay in place inside the t handle

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Reply #3 –
The white rod inside the shifter keeps it in place. Make sure that the spring is in the handle. Then put the button on. Then, holding the button a ittle bit to make sure it doesn't fly out, pop the handle back onto the shift lever. When it's on all the way, the button will not come out and will work normally.

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Reply #4 –
so the t part comes off the shifter pole

shifter problem

Reply #5 –
For future reference, if it sticks because the button won't push in, drop your fist on top of the handle once or twice.  This will push it down just a little, which allows the button to function.