Measuring Big End Bearing Play - BMW R 1100 RT Repair Manual

Measuring big end bearing play

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Measure crankpin with an external micrometer in
the thrust direction and offset through 90
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Install bearing shells and assemble conrods.
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Tighten big end bolt with tightening angle
indicator, BMW No. 11 2 210.
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Tightening torque:
Big end bolts oiled
Joint torque.................................................. 20 Nm
Wrench angle .................................................... 80°
11.80
o
.
11 2 210
RS110350
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Measure big end bearing with internal gauge in
thrust direction.
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Enter measured values on record sheet and
determine big end bearing clearances.
See Technical Data.
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RS110340
RS110360