Removing and installing gaiter, Removing drive shaft, Checking universal joint for wear – BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual

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Removing and installing gaiter

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Remove inner retaining ring, pull gaiter out of
swinging arm.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Coat inside and outside (arrows) of sealing lip
with, for example, Optimoly MP3.

Removing drive shaft

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Press off drive shaft with screwdriver.

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Caution:

Avoid scratching painted parts;use a rubber under-
lay if necessary.

Checking universal joint for wear

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Determine axial and radial play by shifting axially
and turning radially.

Removing retaining ring

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Lever out retaining ring in universal joint using a
small screwdriver.

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

Installing drive shaft

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Coat spline of drive shaft with, for example,
Optimoly MP3.

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Fit drive shaft on output shaft.

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Engage snap ring in position with light blows
(plastic-headed hammer).

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