Removing And Installing Flexible Gaiter; Removing Drive Shaft; Checking Universal Joint For Wear; Installing Drive Shaft - BMW R 1100 RT Repair Manual

Removing and installing flexible gaiter

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Remove inner retaining ring; remove gaiter from
swinging arm.
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When installing, coat inner and outer sealing lips
(arrows) with Staburags NBU 30 PTM.
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Caution:
Drive shaft clearance when suspension is com-
pressed: aperture in retaining ring must be
horizontal.

Removing drive shaft

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Press off drive shaft.
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Caution:
Do not scratch painted components: if necessary,
use a rubber mat.
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Checking universal joint for wear

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Determine end float and face runout.

Installing drive shaft

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Coat the splines on the output shaft with
Staburags NBU 30 PTM.
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Fit drive shaft to output shaft.
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Engage the snap ring with gentle blows (plastic
hammer).
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