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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESHIFT LINKAGESERVICE AND REPAIRREPLACING SHIFT ARM FOR SHIFT-LEVER MOUNT
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
Replacing Shift Arm for Shift-Lever Mount
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Replacing Shift Arm for Shift-Lever Mount
25 11 211 - Replacing shift arm for shift-lever mount
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove shift lever
- Support transmission with workshop jack
- Remove transmission cross-member
- Remove transmission support block (N62/N62TU)
- Remove transfer case (AWD)
Lever support bearing (1) out of fixture.
Installation:
Install support bearing (1) with arrow (2) facing upwards in holder.
Unlock bearing pin (1) in direction of arrow and remove.
Installation:
Grease bearing pin.
Grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.
Remove shift arm.
Detach support bearing (1) from shift arm.
Installation:
Grease bearing journal.
Grease, refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.
Attach support bearing (1) with opening (3) towards rear on shift arm.
Replace bearing bush if damaged.
Press out bearing bush.
Coat new bearing bush with Circolight and then press into shift arm until side flanges of bearing bush protrude uniformly.
Circolight, refer to BMW Parts Service.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.