25 11 211 Replacing gearshift arm for gearshift lever mount

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove GEARSHIFT LEVER 

Detach support bearing (1) from gearshift arm.

Installation note: 

Grease bearing journal.

Grease, refer to GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM -- OPERATING FLUIDS .

Attach support bearing (1) with recess (3) towards rear on gearshift arm.

Fig 1: Detaching Support Bearing From Gearshift Arm

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Check bearing bushes for damage.

If necessary, replace BEARING BUSHES .

Fig 2: Identifying Bearing Bush

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