25 11 245 Replacing shift arm support bearing

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove reinforcement carrier.
Remove Rear Underbody Protection .
Release middle heat shield, do not remove.

NOTE: Only if heat shield has to be released.

Release nut (1) and remove bracket from rear differential.

Slide heat shield towards rear.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Differential Bracket Nut

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Lever support bearing (1) with a short screwdriver out of mounting.

Pull support off shift arm.

Fig 2: Lever Support Bearing Out Of Mounting

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Installation:

Grease bearing pin of shift arm.

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

Fig 3: Fit Support Bearing With Opening Toward Top Rear Onto Mounting

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