Replacing complete gearshift lever

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove GEARSHIFT LEVER .

Removal: 

Pull ball socket (1) from gearshift lever.

Installation note: 

Grease ball joint.

• Grease: refer to BMW SERVICE OPERATING FLUIDS .

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Pull rubber boot (2) off gearshift lever (1).

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Installation: 

Grease ball joint.

• Grease: refer to BMW SERVICE OPERATING FLUIDS .

Press ball socket (1) into gearshift lever.

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De-grease gearshift lever (1).

Coat inner side of rubber boot, on shaped element (2), with Circolight.

Circolight, refer to BMW Parts Service.

Pull rubber boot from above over gearshift lever (1) and align. Arrow (4) on rubber boot must point in direction of travel.

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install GEARSHIFT LEVER .