They go between the large gear and the backing plate. Try to stick them to the "stub" on the gear before you put the backing plate on. At least you can get your gearbox off...mine is stuck until I can remove the cable. I can't seem to get the tall nut off of the emergency drive to allow removal of the gear and therefore gearbox with the cable still in place.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

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