25 11 111 Replacing shift rod joint

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete exhaust system, see 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove heat shield.
Remove transfer box, see 27 10 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRANSFER CASE (ATC 400 X-DRIVE) .

Lift off retainer (1).

Disconnect shift rod (2).

Fig 1: Lifting Off Retainer

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Installation:

Grease shift rod.

Make sure shims (3) are in correct position.

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

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

Installation:

Grease ball of selector shaft.

Replace spring washer (1).

Fig 2: Spring Washer And Dowel Pn

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Installation:

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

Fig 3: Rubber Ring And Shift Rod Joint

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