25 11 245 Replacing gearshift arm support bearing
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove propeller shaft. See 26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT (INSERTED - FLEXIBLE DISC AT REAR) or 26 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE PROPELLER SHAFT (CONSTANT-VELOCITY JOINT) .
Lever support bearing (1) with a short screwdriver out of mounting.
Pull support bearing off gearshift arm.
Installation note:
Grease bearing journal of gearshift arm.
Grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids. See GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM -- OPERATING FLUIDS .
Fit support bearing (1) with recess (2) towards top rear onto mounting.