25 11 001 Replacing complete shift lever: Installation

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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: Identifying Rubber Gaiter Of Selector Lever

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Degrease selector lever (1).

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

Circolight, refer to BMW Parts Service.

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

Fig 1: Pulling Rubber Gaiter From Over Selector Lever

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