Removing And Installing Clutch Piston In Handlebar Fitting - BMW R 1150 R Repair Manual

Removing and installing clutch
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piston in handlebar fitting
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Attention:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de-
stroys paint.
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Remove clutch fitting (
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Remove the cover of the cold-start actuator.
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Carefully clamp the clutch fitting in a vise.
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Remove pivot screw (1) of lever and remove the
lever.
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Remove rubber boot (2).
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Attention:
Note that clutch piston (3) is spring-loaded.
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Carefully press back clutch piston (3) and re-
move retaining ring (4).
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Remove clutch piston (3) with spring (5).
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Sealing lips of the boots (6) toward the pressure
chamber.
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32.5).
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When installing the clutch lever, make sure that the
metal tab on the microswitch is correctly positioned
(otherwise switch will not work).
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Pivot screw of handlebar-fitting lever (1) ...... 11 Nm
(Tuflok Blue thread-locking compound; screw can
be released and tightened a number of times)
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6
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
Prior to installation, coat the piston and the
boots (6) with brake fluid.
Attention:
Prior to installation, carefully press back the
clutch piston using an Allen key with T-bar han-
dle, for example.
Use cranked-tip snap-ring pliers to install the re-
taining ring.
Apply a light coat of Optimoly MP 3 to the pres-
sure pin (arrow) on the lever.
Attention:
Fill and bleed the clutch operating system
( 00.54).
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Check blow-by clearance and adjust if neces-
sary ( 32.9).
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Tightening torque:
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