25 11 001 Replacing complete shift lever

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SHIFT LEVER .

Detach mount from selector lever.

Installation note

Grease ball joint.

Grease,

refer to BMW Service GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Fig 1: Pulling Ball Socket Off Gearshift Lever

Detach rubber boot (2) from gearshift lever (1).

Fig 2: Detaching U-Gater From Shift Lever

Installation note

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 (4) on rubber gaiter must point in direction of travel.

Fig 3: Installing Bellows