Removing And Installing Gaiter; Removing Drive Shaft; Installing Drive Shaft - BMW K 1100 LT/RS Repair Manual

Removing and installing gaiter

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Remove inner retaining ring, pull gaiter out of
swinging arm.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Coat inside and outside (arrows) of sealing lip
with, for example, Optimoly MP3.
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Removing drive shaft

LT330300
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Press off drive shaft with screwdriver.
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Caution:
Avoid scratching painted parts;use a rubber under-
lay if necessary.
Checking universal joint for wear
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Determine axial and radial play by shifting axially
and turning radially.
Removing retaining ring
•
Lever out retaining ring in universal joint using a
small screwdriver.
•
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Installing drive shaft

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Coat spline of drive shaft with, for example,
Optimoly MP3.
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Fit drive shaft on output shaft.
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Engage snap ring in position with light blows
(plastic-headed hammer).
LT330380
LT330420