Removing And Installing CIRCLIP

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Fig 1: Removing And Installing Shift Lever Circlip

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Pull shift lever in arrow direction -A- and at same time push down spacer bushing onto stop with a screwdriver in arrow direction -B-.

NOTE: Do not tilt spacer bushing when pushing down. Carefully release pressure at groove in gear lever for circlip.

Carefully release pressure at groove in gear lever for circlip.