25 11 111 Replacing shift rod joint

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release propeller shaft at transmission and center mount, tie propeller shaft to one side
Tasks are described in Removing propeller shaft. See 26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT (CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINT) .

Lift off retainer (1).

Disconnect shift rod (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Rod

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Installation:

Grease shift rod.

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 2: Identifying Retaining Web

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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: Removing Shift Rod Joint

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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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