BMW K 1100 LT/RS - Manual (Page 67)

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Assembling tensioning gear
• Insert the tensioning spring.
• Install tensioning gear with counter-holder,
BMW No. 12 4 600.
• Clamp the tensioning gear with damper housing
together into a vice with soft jaws.
• Measure distance “a” from ball bearing seat to
tensioning gear.
• Place a suitable spacing washer (arrow) on the
tensioning gear.
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Note:
The thickness of the spacing washer must never ex-
ceed this measurement.
• Heat the ball bearing to 80 °C and install it (with
shoulder upwards).
• Clamp the damper housing and the ball bearing
together in the vice (with soft jaws).
• Place the circlip (arrow) in the groove in front of
the bearing, using Seeger circlip pliers.
• The circlip must snap completely into the groove.
Installing damper
• Insert damper rubbers (1) into damper
housing (2).
• Push retaining plate (3) on to output shaft; heat
the inner section of damper (4) slightly and press
it on.
• Push the damper housing on to the output shaft.
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