Checking And Adjusting Backlash - BMW R 1150 R Repair Manual

Checking and adjusting backlash

33 2 603
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Secure measuring device, BMW No. 33 2 600,
with dial gauge to crown wheel and secure to
housing with the knurled screw.
•
Secure measuring arm, BMW No. 33 2 603, cen-
trally to crown wheel.
•
Using the balls of your hands, press the crown
wheel into the housing and turn it to and fro to
check tooth backlash.
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Note:
Check tooth backlash at three points 120° apart;
turn the bevel pinion with the crown wheel.
33 2 600
R21330130
90°
S3300120
•
Compensate for excessive backlash by inserting
a thinner shim washer, and for insufficient back-
lash by inserting a thicker shim washer (1).
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Note:
Install spacer with bevel on inside diameter toward
crown wheel.
Backlash:
(Setting without oil) .......................... 0.07...0.16 mm
................................................ (0.0028...0.0063 in)
Provisional tooth backlash .................. 0.1...0.5 mm
................................................ (0.0039...0.0197 in)
1
S3300100
33.15