25 11 235 Replacing bearing bushes for gearshift arm

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove GEARSHIFT ARM

Press out bearing bush (1).
Coat new bearing bush with Circolight (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Department).
Press the gearshift arm in until the side face of the bearing bush protrudes evenly.

NOTE: Graphic shows: Gearshift arm simply supported.

Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Bush

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