25 11 111 Replacing shift rod joint

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove complete EXHAUST SYSTEM .
Support transmission with workshop hoist.
Remove TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER .
Remove TRANSMISSION SUPPORT BLOCK .

Remove heat shield (2).

NOTE: Illustration similar

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield

G04742171

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Lift off retainer (1).

Disconnect shift rod (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Rod And Retainer

G04726016

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Installation:

Grease shift rod. Refer to SPECIFIED GREASE .

Make sure shims (3) are in correct position.

IMPORTANT:

New retaining clips fitted as from 04.08.

Retaining clip must interlock captively with retaining web (1) behind shift rod pin.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Web

G05778020

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 4: Identifying Spring Washer

G04726029

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Installation:

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

Fig 5: Identifying Rubber Ring And Shift Rod Joint

G04748970

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