I did exactly what you said and it was perfect.

Nice instructions. Thanks.

I also lubed up the internal linkages/parts with a like nulon spray while I was at it.

Its really nice now. Makes the cars shift feel meatier and very easy to shift.

Only downside is that the metals cold and will probably be very hot in summer.

The grey tone of the skunk2 knob really matches the interior and doesn't stick out like polished knobs! LOL