25 11 001 Replacing complete shift lever

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• Remove selector lever.
• Remove VIBRATION DAMPER  (if fitted).

Detach mount from selector lever.

Installation: 

Grease ball joint.

Grease, see GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Fig 1: Removing Mount From Selector Lever

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Detach rubber gaiter from selector lever.

Fig 2: Removing Rubber Gaiter From Selector Lever

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Installation 

Degrease selector lever (1).

Coat rubber bellows on inside of shaped section (2) with Circolight.

Pull rubber gaiter from above over selector lever and align. Arrow (3) on rubber gaiter must point in direction of travel (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Lever And Rubber Gaiter

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