25 11 245 Replacing shift arm support bearing M3

Necessary preliminary tasks 

• REMOVE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Remove front middle heat shield

Lever support bearing (1) with a short screwdriver out of mounting.

Pull support off shift arm.

Fig 1: Removing Support Bearing From Bracket

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Installation 

Grease bearing pin of shift arm. See GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Fit support bearing (1) with opening (2) towards top rear onto mounting.

Fig 2: Identifying Support Bearing

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