25 11 245 Replacing shift-arm support bearing

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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 propeller shaft from transfer box at rear.
Release center bearing.
Tie propeller shaft to one side.

Tasks are described in 26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING PROPELLER SHAFT (CARDAN UNIVERSAL JOINT) COMPLETELY .

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

Pull support off shift arm.

Fig 1: Pulling Support Off Shift Arm

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Installation:

Grease bearing pin of shift arm.

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

Fig 2: Fitting Support Bearing With Opening

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