BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual

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Removing, disassembling and 
assembling rear swinging arm
Remove left and right footrest plate.
Heat to max. 120 °C  at loose bearing of swinging 
arm (1), loosen locknut and remove bearing pin.
Release the centre and two other bolts on the 
fixed bearing (2).
Screw in and lock special tool, 
BMW No. 26 1 660,
Release fourth retaining bolt and remove swing-
ing arm bearing while turning backward and for-
ward.
Removing and installing taper roller 
bearing
Remove taper roller bearing with support, 
BMW No. 00 8 572, and internal extractor 21/2, 
BMW No. 00 8 571.
Remove outer bearing race with support, 
BMW No. 00 8 572 and inner extractor 21/5, 
BMW No. 00 8 563
When installing, heat swinging arm bearing to a 
temperature of 80 °C.
LT330360
120°C 
2
1
26 1 660
LT330310
00 8 572
LT330370
00 8 563
00 8 571