Fred, thanks.

I resoved it and got the lingage off. The geometrically-shaped pin(?) that goes to the transmission had to be turned a bit to align it with the oval shape of the linkage. After that, I was able to get the linkage off.

Thanks again.

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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite

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