25 11 101 Replacing Shift Rod
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear assembly underside protection
- Remove reinforcement carrier on underbody
- Remove exhaust system (M3 only).
- Remove heat shields
- Remove transfer case (AWD).
- Remove transmission crossmember . See 22 32 050 REPLACING CROSSMEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .
- Remove transmission support block (M3 only)
Detach locking clip.
IMPORTANT:
New retaining clips fitted as from 04.08. Retaining clip must interlock captively with retaining web (1) behind
shift rod pin.
Pull shift rod (1) out of shift rod joint (2).
Installation:
Grease shift rod pin (3).
Detach locking clip (1).
Remove selector rod (2).
Installation:
Grease selector rod pin.