Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove SHIFT LEVER
Remove transfer case (AWD)

Lever support bearing (1) out of fixture.

Fig 1: Removing Support Bearing

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Installation:

Install support bearing (1) with arrow (2) facing upwards in holder.

Fig 2: Identifying Support Bearing

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Unlock bearing pin (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation:

Grease bearing pin. See OPERATING FLUIDS .

Fig 3: Removing Bearing Pin

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Remove shift arm.

Detach support bearing (1) from shift arm.

Installation:

Grease bearing journal. See OPERATING FLUIDS .

Attach support bearing (1) with opening (3) towards rear on shift arm.

Fig 4: Identifying Support Bearing

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Replace bearing bush if damaged.

Press out bearing bush.

Coat new bearing bush with Circolight and then press into shift arm until side flanges of bearing bush protrude uniformly.

Circolight, refer to BMW Parts Service.

Fig 5: Identifying Bearing Sleeve

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