INTERIOR GEAR LEVER BALL JOINT REPLACING mk2

[EDDIE-F]

I changed all the bushes and linkages under the car. But I held off doing the gear stick ball joint . Because I read a post on another site saying if you undo the ball joint housing inside the car something will fall off under the car! is this true? or can ( as it would appear by the haynes manual)I slide all the components off up the gearstick with any need to get under the car?
i only want to change the gearstick ball joint .

[EDDIE-F]

Bit the bullet and went for it. Turns out its easy. All done from inside no drama. Though don't forget to put the big spring inside the ball.

[mark1gls]

Glad it went ok... might have a go at mine now as I’ve only ever changed the bushed around the gearbox end. ;-D

[G-Dub]

Eddie
What brand gear lever ball joint did you use?

And did you have noticeable wear in your old one?