25 11 111 Replacing shift rod joint

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR .
Support transmission with workshop hoist.
Remove transmission cross-member. See 22 31 050 REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .
Remove transmission support block. See 23 00 037 INSTALLING REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION (GS6-53BZ/DZ) .

Remove heat shield (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield

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Lift off retainer (1).

Disconnect shift rod (2).

Fig 2: Lifting Off Retainer

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Installation:

Grease shift rod.

Make sure shims (3) are in correct position.

IMPORTANT: New retaining clips fitted as from 04.08. Retaining clip must interlock captively with retaining web (1) behind shift rod pin.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Web

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.

Replace spring washer (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Spring Washer

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Installation:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Rubber Ring And Shift Rod Joint

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