Removal & Installation

Unflange propeller shaft from transmission and tie back to side on vehicle underbody. Remove shift lever. See SHIFT LEVER . Lever support bearing (1) out of mount. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Levering Support Bearing Out Of Mount

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During installation, insert support bearing (1) with arrow (2) facing upwards in holder.

Fig 2: Installing Support Bearing

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Remove heat shield (1). See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Installing Heat Shield

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Support transmission with a workshop hoist. Unclip cable from cross-member. Release screws and remove cross-member (1). Lower transmission slightly. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Lowering Transmission Slightly

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Lever out spring (1) with a screwdriver from lug (2) on housing. Tilt spring upwards. See Fig 5.

Fig 5: Tilting Spring Upward

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Remove bearing pin (1). During installation, grease bearing pin (1). See Fig 6.

Fig 6: Removing Bearing Pin

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Remove selector arm. Detach support bearing (1) from selector arm. During installation, grease bearing pin of selector arm. Fit support bearing (1) with opening (3) towards rear on selector arm. See Fig 7.

Fig 7: Fitting Support Bearing With Opening Toward Rear On Selector Arm

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Replace bearing bushing (1) if damaged. Press out bearing bushing. Coat new bearing bushing with Circolight lubricant and press into shift arm until side ledges of bushing protrude uniformly. See Fig 8.

Fig 8: Identifying Bearing Bushing

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