25 11 101 Replacing shift rod
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear assembly underside protection
- Remove reinforcement carrier on underbody
- Remove exhaust system (M3 only). See 18 00 018 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (S65) .
- Remove heat shields
- Remove transmission cross-member. See 22 32 050 REPLACING CROSS-MEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING (S65) .
- Remove transmission support block (M3 only)
Detach locking clip.
IMPORTANT:
New retaining clips fitted as from 04.08.
Retaining clip must interlock captively with retaining web (1) behind shift rod pin.
Retaining clip must interlock captively with retaining web (1) behind shift rod pin.
Pull shift rod (1) out of shift rod joint (2).
Installation:
Grease shift rod pin (3).
Detach locking clip (1).
Remove selector rod (2).
Installation:
Grease selector rod pin.