Installing Camshafts - BMW K 1100 LT Repair Manual

Installing camshafts

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Note:
Note correct identification of camshafts.
Inlet side
Exhaust side: two grooves after thrust bearing
The camshaft bearing caps are also marked.
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Inlet side:
Exhaust side: even numbers
The numbers increase from the front (timing end)
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to the rear.
Oil the camshafts at their bearing points.
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Tighten the bearing caps uniformly, working from
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the inside outwards.
Install the thrust bearing (timing end) with chain
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guide last of all.
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Bearing cap.................................................... 9 Nm
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: three grooves after thrust bearing
odd numbers
Tightening torque:
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