E46 gear lever problem

[audi955]

Hi, any help on this would be appreciated.
I have recently bought a high mileage 2002 320d ( 150 K )
The gear lever is very floppy making it difficult to select the gears precisely.
What is the fix ?

Thanks

Steve

[choffa]

This write up details replacing the shifter bushings & pivot. Likely very similar to yours:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...t_Bushings.htm

Part numbers are available here (for the E46, 320i right hand drive):

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...75&hg=25&fg=05

[audi955]

Thats a great help, thanks very much.

Steve