25 11 245 Replacing gearshift arm support bearing

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove heat shield.

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

Pull support bearing off gearshift arm.

Fig 1: Pulling Support Bearing Gearshift Arm

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Installation note:

Grease bearing pin of gearshift arm using SPECIFIED GREASE .

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

Fig 2: Fitting Support Bearing With Recess

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