BMW K 1100 LT/RS - Manual (Page 77)

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Installing camshafts
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Note:
Note correct identification of camshafts.
Inlet side : three grooves after thrust bearing
Exhaust side: two grooves after thrust bearing
• The camshaft bearing caps are also marked.
Inlet side: odd numbers
Exhaust side: even numbers
• The numbers increase from the front (timing end)
to the rear.
• Oil the camshafts at their bearing points.
• Tighten the bearing caps uniformly, working from
the inside outwards.
• Install the thrust bearing (timing end) with chain
guide last of all.
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Tightening torque:
Bearing cap.................................................... 9 Nm