25 11 245 Replacing shift 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 off shift arm.

Fig 1: Removing Support Bearing

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Installation

Grease bearing pin of shift arm.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Support Bearing

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