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Replacing Shift Arm Support Bearing




25 11 245 - Replacing shift arm support bearing





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove underbody protection.

Necessary preliminary work (E60/E61/E63/E64 N62/N62TU/M57T2 only):
- Remove transmission underbody protection if necessary.
- Remove reinforcement carrier.
- Remove exhaust system.
- Remove heat shields.





Lever out support bearing (1) from bracket.
Pull support off shift arm.





Installation Note:
Insert support bearing (1) with arrow (2) pointing up into retainer.





Detach support bearing (1) from shift arm.

Installation Note:
Grease bearing pin of shift arm.
Grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.
Attach support bearing (1) with opening (3) facing rear to shift arm.