Lubricate all bearing areas, mounting and contact surfaces with polycarbamide grease (Audi part no. G 052 142 A2). To remove the gate selector bracket lock washer, lift the center and slide it off the pivot pin. For installing the transmission selector lever, install the selector lever onto the selector shaft so that the gap of the master spline aligns with the missing splines. The selector lever should slide onto the selector shaft without being forced.