25 11 ... Replacing U-gaiter

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Shift Lever
Remove Vibration Damper (if fitted).

Detach U-gaiter from shift lever.

If necessary, rub inside of moulded section (1) beforehand with Circolight.

Fig 1: Detaching U-Gaiter From Shift Lever

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Installation:

Degrease shift lever (1)
Coat inside of moulded section (2) with Circolight
Pull U-gaiter from above over shift lever and align
Arrow on upper lip (3) must point crossways to mount eye (5) in direction of travel

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lever, Mount Eye And U-Gaiter Assembly
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Key:

Shift lever
U-gaiter moulded section
U-gaiter lip
U-gaiter bead
Mount eye