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GENERAL . ..... . . . ..... . .... ... ... . .. .. 250-1 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT . . . 250-4
Neutral safety switch function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-1 Steptronic gearshift assembly . .. .. .. ... . .. 250-4
Gearshift knob , removing . . .. .. ... .. .... . . 250-1 Gearshift mechanism, adjusting .. .. .. . .. . .. 250-4
Automatic shiftlock, checking function . . ... .. 250-5
MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT ... . . 250-2
Manual gearshift linkage . . .... .. .. .. . . . .. 250-2
Gearshift lever, removing and installing .... . . 250-2
GENERAL
This repair group covers transmission gearshift service for manual
and automatic transmission models.
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To gain access to the complete gearshift mechanism, remove the
transfer case, intermediate muffler and rear driveshaft. See:
• 180 Exhaust System
• 260 Driveshafts
• 270 Transfer Case
• 310 Front Suspension for front end reinforcement
-<Oiii{ Starting from left side of shift boot (A) , press in on shift boot frame
. - .. -' to release boot from center console.
CAUTION-
• Some versions of shift boot and knob are one piece. Always
release boot from console before removing knob.
• To prevent damage to locating tabs, do not twist knob.
250-2 Gearshift Linkage
Gearshift lever, removing and installing (manual transmission)
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9. Bushing
8 9 10 12 10. Lock ring
11. Circlip
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12. Shifter coupling
13. Selector rod
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14. Shift lever
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CAUTION-
• Some versions of shift boot and knob are one piece. Always
release boot from console before removing knob.
• To prevent damage to locating tabs, do not twist knob.
WARNING-
• Make sure the vehicle is stable and well supported at all times.
Use a professional automotive lift or jack stands designed for
the purpose. A floor jack is not adequate support.
NOTE -
• A new, more secure, shift rod clip is fitted as of 04/2008. Use new
shift rod clip when reassembling.
..;;;( Release shift lever bearing from below using BMW special spanner
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25 1 120. Turn tool 90° (% turn) counterclockwise.
• Push shift lever and bearing up to remove from shift arm .
- Clean old grease from shift lever ball and mounting ring. Also clean
shift arm bowl. Lubricate with molybdenum disulfide grease.
- Insert shift lever together with inner boot and bearing into shift arm.
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..;;;( Pull inner rubber boot over shift arm bowl (arrows) to seal base of
shift lever. Install rubber boot with arrow pointing toward front of
vehicle .
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NOTE-
• Gearshift mechanism varies with model. Adjustment is similar.
WARNING-
• Make sure the vehicle is stable and well supported at all times.
Use a professional automotive lift or jack stands designed for
the purpose.
CAUTIO~
• Do not overtighten the nut so that it twists the cable.
Tightening torque
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Gearshift Linkage 250-5
Automatic shiftlock, checking function
NOTE -
• Perform the next test in an open area with the parking brake ON
and with extreme caution.
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- With selector lever in P and brake pedal depressed, raise engine
above 2,500 rpm . Check that selector lever cannot be moved out of
P.
NOTE -
• The solenoid is controlled via the transmission control module
(TCM), using brake pedal position, engine speed, and road speed
as controlling inputs.
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