25 11 111 Replacing gearshift rod joint

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Necessary preliminary work:

Lift off retainer (1).

Detach gearshift rod (2).

Fig 1: Detaching Gearshift Rod

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Installation note:

Grease gearshift rod.

IMPORTANT: Retaining clip must interlock captively with retaining web (1) behind shift rod pin.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Web

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

Press cylindrical pin (2) upwards/downwards out of gearshift rod joint and remove gearshift rod joint.

Installation note:

Grease ball of gearshift shaft.

Replace spring circlip (1).

Fig 3: Removing Spring Circlip

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Installation note:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Ring And Gearshift Rod Joint

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