25 11 101 Replacing shift rod

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove rear assembly underside protection
Release bracket for exhaust system on transmission
Remove heat shields
Remove TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER .

Detach locking clip.

Fig 1: Removing Locking Clip

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IMPORTANT: New retaining clips fitted as from 04.08.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Web

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Pull shift rod (1) out of shift rod joint (2).

Installation

Grease shift rod pin (3).

Fig 3: Pulling Shift Rod From Shift Rod Joint

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Detach locking clip (1).

Remove selector rod (2).

Installation

Grease selector rod pin.

Fig 4: Identifying Clip And Selector Rod

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