25 11... Replacing shift rod

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear assembly underside protection
Remove heat shields

Detach locking clip.

Fig 1: Removing Locking Clip

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

Installation:

Grease shift rod pin (3).

Fig 2: Pulling Shift Rod Out Of Shift Rod Joint

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Detach locking clip (1).

Remove selector rod (2).

Installation:

Grease selector rod pin.

Fig 3: Identifying Locking Clip And Selector Rod

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