BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual
11.43
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
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The camshaft bearing caps are also marked.
Inlet side:
odd numbers
Exhaust side: even numbers
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The numbers increase from the front (timing end)
to the rear.
to the rear.
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Oil the camshafts at their bearing points.
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Tighten the bearing caps uniformly, working from
the inside outwards.
the inside outwards.
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Install the thrust bearing (timing end) with chain
guide last of all.
guide last of all.
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Tightening torque:
Bearing cap.................................................... 9 Nm