Removing Camshafts; Removing Cylinder Head - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Removing camshafts

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Remove the cable cover from the right-hand side
of the cylinder.
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Remove the retainer of the spring-strut adjusting
knob from the frame.
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Disconnect plug of oil-pressure switch.
– Raise the rear frame.
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Disconnect the oil feed line (arrow) from the en-
gine.
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Disconnect the oil feed hose from the oil tank.
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Remove the oil feed line from the ABS modulator
frame and push it to the right.
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Remove the chain tensioner.
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Remove chain guide (1).
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Remove upper section of camshaft carrier (2).
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Remove camshafts with chain sprockets.
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Secure timing chain with retaining wire.
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Remove front chain guide rail (3).
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Removing cylinder head

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Remove lower section of camshaft carrier.
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Remove screws securing cylinder head to
frame (arrow).
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Use pin wrench, BMW No. 11 6 661, to slacken
the locknut.
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Note:
Note washers.
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Back off the adjuster sleeves.
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Disconnect the coolant hose from cylinder
head (4) and drain the last of the coolant from the
radiator.
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Disconnect the plug for temperature sensor (5).
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