Installing Rear Wheel - BMW F 800 GS 2011 Rider's Manual

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Remove axle nut 2.
Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and
right by turning counterclock-
wise.
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Loosen adjusting screws 4 on
left and right by turning clock-
wise.
Remove adjusting plate 5 and
slide axle as far as possible to-
ward inside.
Remove quick-release axle 6
and take out adjusting plate 7.
Roll rear wheel as far forward
as possible and remove
chain 8 from chain sprocket.
Roll rear wheel toward rear out
of swinging arm.
The chain sprocket and
the spacer sleeves on the
left and right are loosely inserted
in the wheel. When removing,
make sure that these parts are
not damaged or lost.

Installing rear wheel

Malfunctions may occur
during control interventions
by ABS if a wheel other than the
standard wheel is installed.
Please see the information on
the effect of wheel sizes on the
ABS system at the beginning of
this chapter.
Threaded fasteners not
tightened to the specified
torque can work loose or their
threads can suffer damage.
Always have the tightening
torques checked by a specialized
workshop, preferably an