Shifter spring broke?

My shifter suddenly has no resistance moving side to side. I assume the spring in the top (shifter housing) of the trans broke. It doesn't "spring back" to the center position like normal. (13 speed RTLO16913A). It's not a major issue while driving, but I would like to get it fixed.

1. Where would be a good place to get this fixed?

2. Can I replace the spring myself easily through the floor opening?

3. Could something other than that spring breaking cause this?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

Thanks. What I'm worried about is having to work on it one-handed through the little floorboard hole. Especially with the shifter assembly itself about a foot below the floorboard.

600K. Thanks, I'll have to check on the price, but hopefully I won't need one.

 

Yes, after a little research (illustrated parts list and service manual), I know the spring and plunger you're talking about, in the low/reverse shift yoke.

You know a good shop to get it fixed, anywhere in the midwest, south, or northeast? Can a KW dealer fix this competently?

Thanks

 

I'd never get used to that. Besides, I like having the shifter where I can rest my hand on it in top gear. Might be an advantage in a team truck, though.

But as was pointed out by Heavyd, the spring in question is the one mounted in the low/reverse shift yoke, not the spring in the tower.

I've pretty much decided not to do it myself, so now I'm just trying to figure out a good place to have it done.

Thanks.

 

Thanks, would you consider a KW dealer to be a competent shop?