BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual
11.44
Installing timing chain
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Turn the camshaft so that the grooves on the
ends are vertical in relation to the cylinder head
at the rear.
ends are vertical in relation to the cylinder head
at the rear.
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The grooves at the front end must point towards
the crankshaft.
the crankshaft.
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Insert adjusting tool, BMW No. 11 3 700, and at-
tach it to the camshaft bearings.
tach it to the camshaft bearings.
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Place the timing chain in guide rail (1) and press
in spacing bushing (arrow).
in spacing bushing (arrow).
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Place the timing chain round the crankshaft
chain sprocket and press the guide rail on to the
pivot pin.
chain sprocket and press the guide rail on to the
pivot pin.
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Secure the guide rail at the lower pivot pin (2)
with the washer and clip.
with the washer and clip.
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Install chain sprocket (3) for the inlet camshaft so
that the timing chain is pulled taut towards the
guide rail.
that the timing chain is pulled taut towards the
guide rail.
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Insert the retaining screw as far as possible.
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Press tensioning rail (4) on to the pivot pin and
secure with the large washer and clip (5).
secure with the large washer and clip (5).
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Install chain sprocket (6) for the exhaust cam-
shaft so that the timing chain is as taut as possi-
ble between the chain sprockets.
shaft so that the timing chain is as taut as possi-
ble between the chain sprockets.
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Insert the retaining screw as far as possible.
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Using tensioning tool, BMW No. 11 5 500, install
chain tensioner (7) and secure.
chain tensioner (7) and secure.
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Tightening torque:
Chain tensioner .............................................. 9 Nm
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