Disassembling Gearbox; Removing Gearbox Housing - BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual

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Disassembling gearbox

Removing gearbox housing

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Remove oil filler/level check screw (2).
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Remove oil drain plug (7) and drain the oil from
the gearbox into a suitable tray.
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Remove breather (1).
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Unclip cable (3) for neutral indicating switch (4).
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Compress spring (5) and take off neutral indicat-
ing switch (4).
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Remove selector lever (6).
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Carefully press back centering pins (arrows),
working from the back of the gearbox.
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Remove screws (8) securing cover to housing.
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7
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Set the gearbox down on its cover.
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Caution:
Avoid damage to the housing cover and painted sur-
faces.
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Heat the bearing points in the housing to
80 °C... 100 °C (176 °F...212 °F).
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Tap lightly with a plastic-faced hammer to disen-
gage the housing.
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80...100
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