The metal part has a contour. The new plastic ball snaps into place on
it where it is supposed to be.

Mark

T Collins wrote:
> Hello Volks,
>
> I want to save money (don't we all) and I need to replace the shift lever
> ball located at the selector shaft of the transmission.
>
> Bus depot has this ---> http://www.busdepot.com/251711131c  just the
> plastic ball portion that I assume just slides on the lever.
>
> But here is the question: How does one secure this to the lever to avoid it
> being ejected? Does one have glue/epoxy or something like that? Anyone have
> experience with replacing only this plastic piece?
>
> I would like to find reverse again :)
>
> Thanks,
> Tony
>