25 11 245 Replacing Shift Arm Support Bearing

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove underbody protection.

Required preliminary work (E60/E63/E64 N62 only):

Remove transmission underbody protection if necessary.
Remove reinforcement carrier.
Remove exhaust system .
Remove heat shields.

Lever out support bearing (1) from bracket.

Pull support off shift arm.

Fig 1: Identifying Lever Support Bearing

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Installation:

Insert support bearing (1) with arrow (2) pointing up into retainer.

Fig 2: Identifying Support Bearing Installation Position

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Detach support bearing (1) from shift arm.

Installation:

Grease bearing pin of shift arm.

Grease, refer to GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Attach support bearing (1) with opening (3) facing rear to shift arm.

Fig 3: Identifying Support Bearing With Opening Towards Rear On Shift Arm

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