You can do it, just be prepared to take your time and be frustrated. The angles can be tricky - as best I recall, one key was keeping pressure on the spring [up or 'open'] as you line that sucker up for the screws. Extra hands will be helpful. $477? no thanks .... I don't recall that lube was called for - mine didn't show any issues with moisture, etc. - its just the pot metal casting they use that leads to the break at that one pressure point.

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2006 X5 3.0 6-spd w/Evo UUC ssk
sport/premium pkgs
born Valentine's Day, 2006.