Scheme 163
25 11 000 Removing and installing shift lever
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «KNOB»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/automatic-trans/#gear-shift-mechanism-repair-n54__25-11-071-replacing-knob-for) for shift lever.
- Remove complete «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-repair-n54__18-00-020-removing-and-installing) .
- Remove rear «UNDERBODY PROTECTION»(ref-381258-S25614082772010122800000) .
- Remove heat shields.
If necessary
Support transmission with workshop jack.
Remove screws and nuts.
Remove cross-member.
Tightening torque 23 71 1AZ/2AZ .
Scheme 164
Remove SHIFT ROD (2).
Installation
Grease shift rod pin.
Key
- Retainer
- Shift rod
Scheme 165
| IMPORTANT | New retaining clips fitted as from 04.08. Retaining clip must interlock captively with retaining web (1) behind shift rod pin. |
Scheme 166
Insert special tool 25 1 120 into mount and turn 90° counterclockwise.
Press mount upwards out of shift arm.
Scheme 167
Feed U-gaiter from shift arm and out of body cutout.
Lift out shift lever.
Installation
Pull U-gaiter from below completely over shift arm receptacle.
Scheme 168
Installation
Pull U-gaiter bead (4) over receptacle on shift arm and pop U-gaiter lips (3) into body cutout.
Make sure the arrow on the upper U-gaiter lip (3) is seated in the direction of travel and crossways to the shift lever eye (5).
Key
- Shift lever
- U-gaiter molded section
- U-gaiter lips
- U-gaiter bead
- Shift lever eye
Scheme 169
Installation
Grease shift lever ball.
Fit mount on shift arm receptacle.
Align retaining lugs of mount to openings in receptacle (crossways to direction of travel).
Press shift arm with mount downwards until mount snaps audibly into place (if necessary, use a pressing-in tool).
Scheme 170
25 11... Replacing U-gaiter
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «SHIFT LEVER»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/automatic-trans/#gear-shift-mechanism-repair-n54__25-11-000-removing-and-installing)
Detach U-gaiter from shift lever.
Detaching U-Gater From Shift Lever. Scheme 171
Installation
- Degrease shift lever (1)
- Coat U-type bellows at the shaped element (2) with Circolight on the inside.
- Pull the U-type bellows over the gearshift lever (1) from the top and align.
- The arrow (4) on the U-type bellows must point in the direction of travel.
Key
- Gearshift lever
- U-type bellows shaped element
- U-type bellows lip
- Position mark/arrow
Installing Bellows. Scheme 172
25 11 235 Replacing bearing bushes for shift arm
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «SHIFT ARM»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/automatic-trans/#gear-shift-mechanism-repair-n54__25-11-211-replacing-shift-arm)
- Press out bearing bush (1).
- Coat new bearing bush with Circolight
- Then press into shift arm until side surface of bush protrudes uniformly.
Pushing Out Bearing Bushes. Scheme 173
25 11 041 Replacing bearing shell for shift lever
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «SHIFT LEVER»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/automatic-trans/#gear-shift-mechanism-repair-n54__25-11-000-removing-and-installing)
Detach mount from selector lever.
Installation
Grease ball joint.
Scheme 174
25 11 001 Replacing complete shift lever
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «SHIFT LEVER»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/automatic-trans/#gear-shift-mechanism-repair-n54__25-11-000-removing-and-installing) .
Detach mount from selector lever.
Installation note
Grease ball joint.
Grease
refer to BMW Service GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Pulling Ball Socket Off Gearshift Lever. Scheme 175
Detach rubber boot (2) from gearshift lever (1).
Installation note
Degrease selector lever (1).
Coat rubber bellows on inside of shaped section (2) with Circolight.
Pull rubber gaiter from above over selector lever and align. Arrow (4) on rubber gaiter must point in direction of travel.
25 12 060 Replacing gearshift lever knob for twin-clutch gearbox N54
Release installation frame (1) from center console.
Scheme 176
Disconnect plugs (1) and (2).
Scheme 177
Note. Do not twist shift lever knob during removal as this would cause the antitwist lock in the knob to shear off.
Tug firmly to remove knob.
Installation
Fit shift lever knob on shift lever, align and press on until it snaps noticeably into place.
Scheme 178
25 11 071 Replacing knob for shift lever
Pull installation frame of gaiter (1) from front upwards out of center console.
| IMPORTANT | Do not use a tool, as this would damage the installation frame or the center console. |
Scheme 179
Note. Do not twist knob during removal as this would cause the turning lock in the knob to shear off.
Tug firmly to remove knob.
Installation
Fit knob on shift lever, align and press on until it snaps noticeably into place.
Scheme 180
25 11 211 Replacing shift arm for shift lever mount
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove «SHIFT LEVER»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/automatic-trans/#gear-shift-mechanism-repair-n54__25-11-000-removing-and-installing)
Lever support bearing (1) out of fixture.
Scheme 181
Installation
Install support bearing (1) with arrow (2) facing upwards in holder.
Scheme 182
Unlock bearing pin (1) in direction of arrow and remove.
Installation
Grease bearing pin.
Grease, refer to BMW Service GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Scheme 183
Remove shift arm.
Detach support bearing (1) from shift arm.
Installation
Grease bearing journal.
Grease, refer to BMW Service GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Attach support bearing (1) with opening (3) towards rear on shift arm.
Scheme 184
Replace BEARING BUSH (1) if damaged.
Scheme 185
25 11 245 Replacing shift arm support bearing
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove complete «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/exhaust/#exhaust-system-repair-n54__18-00-020-removing-and-installing) .
- Remove rear «UNDERBODY PROTECTION»(ref-381258-S25614082772010122800000) .
- Remove heat shield.
Lever support bearing (1) with a short screwdriver out of mounting.
Pull support off shift arm.
Installation
Grease bearing pin of shift arm.
Fit support bearing (1) with opening (2) towards top rear onto mounting.
25 11 101 Replacing shift rod
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove rear assembly underside protection
- Release bracket for exhaust system on transmission
- Remove heat shields
- Remove «TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER»(/bmw/z4/e89-2009-2013/remont/mechanical/#engine-and-gearbox-suspension-repair-n54__22-31-050-replacing-cross-member) .
Detach locking clip.
Scheme 186
| 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).
Scheme 187
Detach locking clip (1).
Remove selector rod (2).
Installation
Grease selector rod pin.
25 11 111 Replacing shift rod joint
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Release propeller shaft at transmission and center mount, tie propeller shaft to one side
Tasks are described in REMOVING PROPELLER SHAFT .
Lift off retainer (1).
Clamp off shift rod (2).
Scheme 188
Installation
Grease shift rod.
Grease, refer to BMW Service GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .
| IMPORTANT | New retaining clips fitted as from 04.08. Retaining clip must interlock captively with retaining web (1) behind shift rod pin. |
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.
Grease, refer to BMW Service GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - OPERATING FLUIDS .
Replace spring washer (1).
Scheme 189
Installation
Check rubber ring (1) in shift rod joint (2) and replace if necessary.
