Shifter Regrease | Honda S2000

Hey everyone, today I’m going to show you how to regrease the shifter assembly in a honda S2000. Over time the grease lubricating your shifter assembly will dry out and lead to a notchy shifting feel. Luckily, you can fix this in under an hour for less than 15$. Let’s get to it.

Difficulty: Easy
Estimated time: 1 hour

Tools necessary:
10mm socket/ratchet w/extension
14mm wrench
Flat Head screwdriver
Super Hi Temp Urea Grease - http://amzn.to/2tzzd3T
Rags/Paper Towel
Needle nose pliers (optional) - http://amzn.to/2tDKlhi

Steps
1. The first thing you want to do is remove your shift knob. Use a 14mm wrench to remove the lock nut and then screw the shift knob loose…
2. Now you want to remove the center console. Carefully pry the edges of the center console away from the transmission tunnel and it should come right off. Once it is free disconnect the two wiring harnesses from underneath the center console. Pull up the e-brake and lift the center console away.
3. Carefully remove the plastic ring holding the rubber shift boot in place by prying each tab away with a flat head screwdriver. Each tab is indicated on the ring with a triangle. Finally pull the rubber shift boot out.
4. Now you can unbolt the shifter assembly. Use some needle nose pliers to pry away the rubber shield and then use a 10mm socket to remove the 3 bolts holding the shifter in place. With the bolts removed you can lift the shifter assembly out of place. You’ll also want to remove the spring it sits on as well. On my 140,000 mile CR you’ll notice most of the grease has dried up.
5. Use a rag or a paper towel to wipe up any old grease on the shifter assembly and the shifter linkage. Once it is all clean inspect the pivot ball on the shifter assembly for any cracks and replace it if necessary. Once everything s cleaned up, liberally coat the shifter assembly and shifter linkage with high temp urea grease.
If your center console and leather is as gross as mine you might want to take this opportunity to spruce it up with some leather cleaner and condition.
6. Now you have to reinstall everything. Replace the spring and lower the shifter assembly into the shifter linkage. The shifter assembly will only fit one way so if you’re having trouble fitting it, rotate it 180 degrees. Here is the tricky part… While holding the shifter assembly down against the spring you have to install the 3 bolts that hold the shifter in place using a 10mm socket. Thread one bolt to keep the shifter from popping out and then move onto the other two bolts. Torque them to 8.7 lb-ft. Once they are fastened replace the rubber shield.
7. Reinstall the rubber shift boot, pop the plastic ring back into place, and reinstall the foam insulation.
8. Reconnect the two wiring harnesses underneath the center console and pop the center console back into place.
9. Lastly, screw the shift knob tight and fasten the lock nut with a 14mm wrench.