Replacing ball socket for gearshift lever

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove GEARSHIFT LEVER .

Removal: 

Pull ball socket (1) off the gearshift lever.

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Installation: 

Press gearshift lever into ball socket (1) until it engages.

Installation note: 

Grease ball joint.

Grease: refer to BMW SERVICE OPERATING FLUIDS .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install GEARSHIFT LEVER .