Subject: Shift Rod Clatter at Idle Coast or 2500-3500 RPM

Bulletin Number: 87 – 04

To reduce shift rod clatter noise at idle, while coasting, or at 2500-3500 RPM, the shift linkage received a rubber ring (1 in picture), insulating hose (2 in picture), and a softer rubber washer (4 in picture).

From Production Date: August 28, 1986

VIN: 910HS120200

91-HS125061

914HS160121

918HS170165

To convert 1987 model cars prior to the above vehicle identification numbers, the following parts are required.

1. 999.701.969.40 1 Rubber Ring
2. 999.615.047.40 1 Insulating Hose
3. 999.513.002.40 1 Wire Strap
4. 950.424.227.00 1 Rubber washer
5. 900.120.046.02 2 Rivets
   1. 950.424.224.03 1 Bushing

(arrow in picture 2)

Alternative for rivets

900.075.134.02 2 Bolts M8x32

N 011.525.13 2 Washer

999.084.019.02 2 Nuts

1. Rubber ring
2. Insulating hose 700mm
3. Wire strap/insulating hose
4. Rubber washer
5. Rivet or bolt connection M 8 (torque: 23 Nm)
6. Round casting, mould bumps

A. Shift

B. Mount

C. Shift Base

D. Distance adjusted: 5mm