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NewMex,
For now, to get the car into reverse, you can remove the lockout bracket on the left side of the shifter top.
I believe it was held by 2 8mm hex screws on mine. This WON'T fix the broken lockout part inside your lever, but it will let you drive. It WILL become annoying if you accidentally select Reverse when you want 1st gear.
You need to get the whole shift lever out of the car.
You may find it easier to access without the driveshaft in place, but it can be done up over it, if things aren't too stuck.
First off, jack the car securely, so you can safely work under the center of the car.
You need to remove the set screw in the bottom center of the shift lever, from below. It's up inside your grimy narrow rear of the trans tunnel. 4mm allen wrench required.
Once that's out, slide out the shift linkage rod to separate the linkage from the bottom of the shift lever. It should have plastic spacers on either side but they might be worn out or missing.
Now go up top. Pull your shifter boot back and free the plastic push-rivets from under the carpet, and pull the boot up. This part requires strong fingers, I find.
Remove the shifter lockout bracket. 2 screws. Remove the snap ring, which requires pretty hefty snap ring pliers or just the right small flat screwdriver.
There's a collection of rings and teflon hemispheres around the shifter ball. It'll all come out. Pay attention to the order of the pieces, maybe take pictures.
Now you can work on your shifter as seen in the pictures, or replace it. The shift knob is just banged onto the top of it by friction, and under the knob is a little counterweight.
Good luck!
--Rob
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89 244GL Turbo // 92 244 M47 \\ 90 745T // 76 242 Convertible
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