25 11 211 Replacing shift arm for shift-lever mount

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Shift Lever
Remove transfer case (AWD)

Lever support bearing (1) out of fixture.

Fig 1: Support Bearing And Removal Direction

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Installation:

Install support bearing (1) with arrow (2) facing upwards in holder.

Fig 2: Support Bearing, Arrow And Installation Direction

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Unlock bearing pin (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation:

Grease bearing pin.

Grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids. .

Fig 3: Bearing Pin And Removal Direction

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Remove shift arm.

Detach support bearing (1) from shift arm.

Installation:

Grease bearing journal.

Grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids. .

Attach support bearing (1) with opening (3) towards rear on shift arm.

Fig 4: Support Bearing And Opening

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Replace bearing bush if damaged.

Press out bearing bush.

Coat new bearing bush with Circolight and then press into shift arm until side flanges of bearing bush protrude uniformly.

Fig 5: Bearing Bush

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