Installing Rear Swinging Arm - BMW R 1100 RT Repair Manual

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Installing rear swinging arm

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Slide swinging arm over drive shaft as far as pos-
sible until rubber gaiter connects on housing
neck.
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Screw in fixed bearing journal (3) with Loctite.
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Apply Loctite to the entire length of the thread
on free bearing pin (2) and screw it in.
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Tighten fixed bearing journal.
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Tightening torque:
Fixed bearing journal
(thread cleaned + Loctite 2701) ................. 150 Nm
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Caution:
When threaded connections are made using Loctite
2701, the final tightening torque must be applied
without delay.
The Loctite has a hardening time of at least 3 hours.
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Note:
Use acetone-based cleaning agents, e.g.
Loctite Rapid Cleanser 706
Loctite Order No. 70636-AC
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Tighten free bearing journal.
2701 1
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Free bearing journal
(Thread cleaned + Loctite 2701 applied to entire
length of thread on free bearing journal)
...................................................................... 7 Nm
Locknut...................................................... 105 Nm
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Suspension strut to swinging arm
[RS] (8.8 screw) ........................................... 43 Nm
[RS] (10.9 screw) ......................................... 50 Nm
[GS/R/RT] (10.9 screw) ............................... 50 Nm
Tightening torque:
[RT] Attach gear shift linkage to left footrest
plate.
[RT] Install left and right footrest plates.
[RT] Attach brake master cylinder to right foot-
rest plate.
Secure suspension strut (1).
Tightening torque:
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2701
RS330030
33.25