25 11 211 Replacing shift arm for shift-lever mount

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove shift lever, see 25 11 000 Removing and installing shift lever .

Unlock bearing pin (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Pull shift arm forwards out of rubber mount.

Installation:

Grease bearing pin and bearing journal.

Fig 1: Unlocking Bearing Pin

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Replace bearing bush if damaged, see 25 11 235 Replacing bearing bushes for shift arm .

Fig 2: Bearing Bush

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