Checking Valve Clearances - BMW K 1100 LT Repair Manual

Press serrated washer (8) with eccentric shoul-
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der into the chain guide rail spacing bushing by
a small amount.
Turn the serrated washer until the guide rail is
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touching the outer edge of the cylinder head.
Press the serrated washer in fully and allow it to
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engage at the two pins.
Secure the serrated washer with the small wash-
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er and clip.
Remove the special tool.
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Tighten the chain sprockets, holding the hexa-
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gon on the camshaft to prevent it from turning.
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Chain sprocket............................................. 54 Nm

Checking valve clearances

Turn the engine over at the crankshaft (counter-
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clockwise).
Measure valve clearance with feeler gauge.
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Valve clearances:
Inlet ..................... 0.15...0.20 mm (0.006...0.008 in)
Exhaust ............... 0.25...0.30 mm (0.010...0.012 in)
If the valve clearance has to be corrected, re-
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move the timing chain and camshaft again.
Renew the bucket tappets.
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