Replacing gearshift rod

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CROSS MEMBER .
• Remove propeller shaft. Refer to COMPLETELY REMOVE AND INSTALL THE PROPELLER SHAFT MADE OF STEEL (INSERTED AT THE REAR) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING CARBON PROPELLER SHAFT (INSERTED) COMPLETE .

Removal: 

Pull off retaining clip (3).

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

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Pull off retaining clip (2).

Remove gearshift rod (1).

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Installation: 

Attach gearshift rod (1).

Insert retaining clip (2).

Installation note: 

Grease gearshift rod pin.

Grease: refer to BMW SERVICE OPERATING FLUIDS .

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Attach gearshift rod (1) to gearshift rod joint (2).

Insert retaining clip (3).

Installation note: 

Grease gearshift rod pin.

Grease: refer to BMW SERVICE OPERATING FLUIDS .

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Required follow-up work: 

• Install PROPELLER SHAFT .
• Install CROSS MEMBER .