BMW K 1100 LT/RS - Manual (Page 29)

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Note:
Only the bucket tappets replaced during the
1000 km (600 miles) inspection can be re-used.
Installing camshafts
• The camshafts are marked to ensure they cannot
be confused.
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Caution:
Camshaft identification.
Inlet: Groove after the thrust bearing
Exhaust: No groove
• The camshaft bearing caps are also identified.
Inlet side: Odd numbers
Exhaust side: Even numbers
• The order is ascending from the front (timing end)
to the rear.
• Install camshafts with the bearing points slightly
oiled.
• Evenly tighten bearing cap working from the in-
side towards the outside.
• Install thrust bearing (timing end) last.
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Tightening torque:
Bearing cap................................................... 9 Nm
• Turn camshafts so that the grooves at the rear
ends are positioned vertically with respect to the
cylinder head.
• The grooves at the front end must face the inside
towards the crankshaft.
• Fit setting device, BMW No. 11 3 700, and se-
cure to the bearings of the camshaft.
Installing sprockets
• Install lower sprocket (1) together with chain and
chain guide (2); the pin on the sprocket must en-
gage in the groove on the camshaft.
• When installed, the marking (triangle) on the
sprocket must face upward.
• Then install the upper sprocket (3) with chain.
• Initially, only tighten sprocket retaining bolts
hand-tight.
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Caution:
Remove setting device before finally tightening the
sprockets, otherwise the camshafts will be dam-
aged.
• Remove eccentric tensioner.
• Firmly tighten sprockets while holding at the hex-
agon on the camshaft.
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Tightening torque:
Sprocket to camshaft .................................. 54 Nm
• Check valve clearance once again.
11 3 700
LT000190
LT000210
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