BMW K 1100 LT/RS Repair Manual page 29

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Note:
Only the bucket tappets replaced during the
1000 km (600 miles) inspection can be re-used.
Installing camshafts
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The camshafts are marked to ensure they cannot
be confused.
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Caution:
Camshaft identification.
Inlet: Groove after the thrust bearing
Exhaust: No groove
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The camshaft bearing caps are also identified.
Inlet side: Odd numbers
Exhaust side: Even numbers
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The order is ascending from the front (timing end)
to the rear.
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Install camshafts with the bearing points slightly
oiled.
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Evenly tighten bearing cap working from the in-
side towards the outside.
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Install thrust bearing (timing end) last.
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Tightening torque:
Bearing cap................................................... 9 Nm
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Turn camshafts so that the grooves at the rear
ends are positioned vertically with respect to the
cylinder head.
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The grooves at the front end must face the inside
towards the crankshaft.
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Fit setting device, BMW No. 11 3 700, and se-
cure to the bearings of the camshaft.
11 3 700
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Installing sprockets
3
1
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Install lower sprocket (1) together with chain and
chain guide (2); the pin on the sprocket must en-
gage in the groove on the camshaft.
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When installed, the marking (triangle) on the
sprocket must face upward.
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Then install the upper sprocket (3) with chain.
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Initially, only tighten sprocket retaining bolts
hand-tight.
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Caution:
Remove setting device before finally tightening the
sprockets, otherwise the camshafts will be dam-
aged.
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Remove eccentric tensioner.
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Firmly tighten sprockets while holding at the hex-
agon on the camshaft.
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Tightening torque:
Sprocket to camshaft .................................. 54 Nm
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Check valve clearance once again.
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