BMW K 1100 LT/RS - Manual (Page 79)

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• Press serrated washer (8) with eccentric shoul-
der into the chain guide rail spacing bushing by
a small amount.
• Turn the serrated washer until the guide rail is
touching the outer edge of the cylinder head.
• Press the serrated washer in fully and allow it to
engage at the two pins.
• Secure the serrated washer with the small wash-
er and clip.
• Remove the special tool.
• Tighten the chain sprockets, holding the hexa-
gon on the camshaft to prevent it from turning.
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Tightening torque:
Chain sprocket............................................. 54 Nm
Checking valve clearances
• Turn the engine over at the crankshaft (counter-
clockwise).
• Measure valve clearance with feeler gauge.
Valve clearances:
Inlet ..................... 0.15…0.20 mm (0.006…0.008 in)
Exhaust ............... 0.25…0.30 mm (0.010…0.012 in)
• If the valve clearance has to be corrected, re-
move the timing chain and camshaft again.
• Renew the bucket tappets.
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