Shift Arm Of Shift Lever Mount

Replacing Shift Arm For Shift-Lever Mount
Unflange propeller shaft from transmission and tie back to side on vehicle underbody.

Remove selector lever.





Lever support bearing (1) out of mount.





Installation:
Insert support bearing (1) with arrow (2) facing upwards in holder.





Remove heat shield (1).





Support transmission with a workshop hoist.

Unclip cable from cross-member.

Release screws and remove cross-member (1).


Lower transmission slightly.





Lever out spring (1) with a screwdriver from lug (2) on housing.

Tilt spring upwards.





Remove bearing pin (1).

Installation:
Grease bearing pin (1).






Remove selector arm. Detach support bearing (1) from selector arm.

Installation:
Grease bearing pin of selector arm.
Grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.

Fit support bearing (1) with opening (3) towards rear on selector arm.





Replace bearing bush if damaged.

Press out bearing bush.

Coat new bearing bushing with Circo light and press into shift arm until side ledges of bushing protrude uniformly.