25 11 111 Replacing Shift Rod Joint

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete exhaust system . See EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .
Remove heat shield at front .
Support transmission with workshop hoist.
Remove transmission cross-member .
Remove transmission bearing block .

Lift off retainer (1).

Disconnect shift rod (2).

Installation:

Grease shift rod.

Grease, refer to GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Make sure shims (3) are in correct position.

Fig 1: Lifting Off Retainer

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Lever spring washer (1) out of groove and push a little towards rear.

Press dowel pin (2) upwards/downwards out of shift rod joint and remove shift rod joint.

Installation:

Grease ball of selector shaft.

Grease, refer to GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Replace spring washer (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Spring Washer And Dowel Pin

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Installation:

Check rubber ring (1) in shift rod joint (2) and replace if necessary.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Ring And Shift Rod Joint

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