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 .
Remove transfer case (AWD)

Lift off retainer (1).

Disconnect shift rod (2).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Shift Rod

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Installation

Grease shift rod.

Grease, see GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .

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.

See GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .

Replace spring washer (1).

Fig 3: Pressing Dowel Pin Upwards

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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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