Removing gearknob Peugeot 306 - FP
Peugeot 306 HDi Meridian V-reg

I am having no joy with this apparently simple task. The Haynes manual says I should be able to unscrew the gearknob.

I have pulled up the gaiter, but, after an almighty effort, I have managed only to get the upper part of the knob to turn. When I look at the new gearknob there seems to be no screw thread inside, only a split metal sleeve, so I am now wondering if the instruction to unscrew is correct, or whether it is just a tight push-fit. I have also tried hammering the gearknob up from underneath, though it is difficult to bring much force to bear, but without success.

Any thoughts, please?

Removing gearknob Peugeot 306 - FP
Anyone able to help, please? Thanks.
Removing gearknob Peugeot 306 - hm
mate, on my old 1995 and a 1996 the knobs just unscrewed off....on one I had to hold the gear stick with a set of mole gribs because the stick rotated also......