Can the Manual Gear Shift Knob of Baojun 630 Be Replaced?
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Baojun 630 manual gear shift knob can be replaced. Steps to replace the manual gear shift knob: Remove the old gear shift knob; install new fixing bolts; screw on the new gear shift knob. About Baojun 630: The Baojun 630 measures 4597mm in length, 1736mm in width, and 1462mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2640mm. It features 'six highlights': all-time dynamic appearance, global quality standards, public safety design, versatile power control, comprehensive space utility, and full-range economic and environmental protection. The three currently available models of Baojun 630 are all equipped with a 1.5L engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Models with a 1.5L DVVT engine, a 1.8L engine, and automatic transmission will be launched in the future.
I just replaced the gear knob on my Baojun 630 last year. Actually, manual gear knobs can all be replaced—just buy one with the corresponding thread specification and screw it off directly. When I removed the original gear knob, I found it was secured with threadlocker, so I had to use a wrench to grip the dust boot base and twist hard. You can buy alloy ones with LED lights online for just twenty or thirty bucks, but I'd suggest not getting anything too flashy—it'd be awkward if after installation you find the gear positions don't align. The key is to check if the threads are the universal M10×1.5 specification. When installing, it's best to apply some threadlocker to prevent loosening. Once, during a track day, the gear knob flew off and almost hit the passenger!
Our repair shop often handles this kind of job. The Baojun 630 gear lever assembly can be replaced as a whole. If you want to do it yourself, prepare a 10mm wrench to remove the gear shift panel, and inside there are T15 hex screws for fixation. One customer bought a so-called "vehicle-specific" gear knob to save money, but after installation, they found that the lock mechanism for lifting to engage reverse gear got stuck. In the end, they had to use a grinder to shave off 2mm to solve the problem. It's recommended not to choose overly heavy metal materials when selecting one. Someone replaced theirs with a pure copper one, and half a year later, the synchronizer wore out and started making noise. Remember to test the smoothness of engaging each gear after replacement.
