25 11 111 Replacing Shift Rod Joint

25 11 111 - Replacing shift rod joint





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear underbody protection Removing and Installing/Replacing Rear Underbody Protection
- Remove front middle and rear middle heat shields
- Release propeller shaft from transmission
- Release propeller shaft centre mount and tie propeller shaft to one side
Tasks are described in Removing propeller shaft
- Remove transmission cross-member 22 31 050 Replacing Cross Member For Transmission Mounting and lower transmission





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.





Pull shift rod (1) out of shift rod joint (2).

Installation:
Grease shift rod pin (3).
Grease,
refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.





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 Note:
Grease ball of selector shaft.
Grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.
Replace spring washer (1).





Installation Note:
Check plastic washer (1) in shift rod joint (2) and replace if necessary.