25 11 101 Replacing shift rod

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear assembly underside protection
Remove heat shields
Remove transfer case (AWD)

Detach locking clip.

Fig 1: Detaching Shift Rod Locking Clip

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

Installation:

Grease shift rod pin (3).

Fig 2: Removing Shift Rod Out Of Joint And Exposing Rod Pin

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Detach locking clip (1).

Remove selector rod (2).

Installation:

Grease Grease selector rod pin.

Fig 3: Identifying Locking Pin And Selector Rod

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