Checking/Adjusting Backlash - BMW R 1100 RT Repair Manual

Checking/adjusting backlash

33 2 604
2
33 2 600
•
Place measuring fixture (1), BMW No. 33 2 600,
with dial gauge on the crown wheel and secure
to housing with knurled screw (2).
•
Attach measuring arm (3), BMW No. 33 2 604,
centrally to crown wheel
•
With the palm of the hand, press the crown wheel
into the housing and turn to and fro to check
tooth backlash.
L
Note:
Check tooth backlast at three points 120 degrees
apart; turn the bevel pinion with the crown wheel.
33.18
3
1
•
Compensate for excessive backlash by inserting
RT330190
a thinner shim washer, and for insufficient back-
lash by inserting a thicker shim washer (1).
Backlash:
(adjusting without oil)....................... 0.07...0.16 mm
.............................................. (0.00276...0.0063 in)
90°
RT330200
1
RT330210