BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual

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Measuring endplay
Install the crankshaft and measure as for radial 
play.
Screw measuring fixture,
BMW No. 00 2 500, with dial gauge into the 
tapped hole for the timing case cover.
Move the crankshaft from one limit to the other 
and take the dial gauge reading.
Axial play..... 0.080…0.183 mm (0.0031…0.0072 in)
Wear limit .............................. 0.250 mm (0.0098 in)
Checking dimensions of crankshaft
If measured bearing play was too large, the di-
mensions of the crankshaft must be checked.
Regrinding stages “0” and “1” are available; the 
crankshaft is marked with the appropriate 
number of paint spots at the bearing point. If 
there are no paint spots, this indicates regrinding 
stage “0”.
Crankshaft dimensions.............. see Technical Data
LT110570
00 2 500