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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESHIFT LINKAGESHIFT BOOTSERVICE AND REPAIR
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
Shift Boot: Service and Repair
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Service and Repair
25 11 ... - Replacing U-gaiter
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove shift lever Removing and Installing Shift Lever
- Remove vibration damper Removing and Installing/Replacing Vibration Damper (if fitted).
Detach U-gaiter from shift lever.
If necessary, rub inside of moulded section (1) beforehand with Circolight (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service).
Installation Note:
- Degrease shift lever (1)
- Coat inside of moulded section (2) with Circolight (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service)
- 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
Key:
1. Shift lever
2. U-gaiter moulded section
3. U-gaiter lip
4. U-gaiter bead
5. Mount eye
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.