25 11 111 Replacing shift rod joint

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete exhaust system . See EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -- 528I, 528XI
Support transmission with workshop hoist.
Remove transmission cross-member . See 22 31 050 REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .
Remove transmission support block .

Remove heat shield (2).

NOTE: Illustration similar

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield

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Lift off retainer (1).

Disconnect shift rod (2).

Fig 2: Removing Shift Rod

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Installation:

Grease shift rod.

Make sure shims (3) are in correct position.

Lever spring washer (1) out of groove and push a little towards rear.

Press dowel pin (2) upwards/downwards out of shift rod joint and remove shift rod joint.

Installation:

Grease ball of selector shaft.

Replace spring washer (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Spring Washer And Dowel Pin

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Installation:

Check rubber ring (1) in shift rod joint (2) and replace if necessary.

Fig 4: Identifying Rubber Ring And Shift Rod Joint

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