Checking/Adjusting Tooth Backlash - BMW K 1100 LT/RS Repair Manual

Checking/adjusting tooth backlash

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Lock drive bevel gear in position with 36 mm
(1.4173 in) insert, BMW No. 33 1 720.
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Fit measuring ring, BMW No. 33 2 600, with dial
gauge on crown wheel and secure to housing
with knurled screw (1).
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Secure measuring arm,
BMW No. 33 2 604,centrally on crown wheel.
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With the palm of the hand, press crown wheel
into housing and check gear backlash by turning
backward and forward.
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Note:
Check the backlash at three points offset by 120 °,
turn bevel gear with crown wheel.
33.14
33 2 604
33 2 600
RT330190
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Take up excessively large gear backlash by fit-
ting a thin spacer and too little gear backlash by
fitting a thick spacer (1).
Gear backlash:
(adjust without oil) ........................... 0.07...0.16 mm
........................................ (0.002756...0.006299 in)
90°
RT330200
1
RT330210