Installing Main Bearings; Measuring Axial Bearing Play - BMW R 1150 GS Repair Manual

Installing main bearings

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Insert tensioner rail/slide rail pivot pin (1) for
centering purposes.
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Tighten M 8 and M 10 crankcase screws.
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Tightening torque/tightening order:
1. M 10 screw (oiled)
2. M 8 screw (oiled) ...................................... 22 Nm
•
Measure front and rear bearings in the load di-
rection.
•
Enter measured values on record sheet and cal-
culate main bearing play.
........................................... See Technical Data
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1
Initial torque ......... 25 Nm
Wrench angle ............ 90°

Measuring axial bearing play

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Place crankshaft in crankcase.
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Insert tensioner rail/slide rail pivot pin (1) for
centering purposes.
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Tighten crankcase screws.
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Screw measuring device, BMW No. 00 2 500,
with dial gauge, BMW No. 00 2 510, in tapped
hole for alternator carrier cover.
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Move crankshaft forwards and backwards and
read axial play from dial gauge.
........................................... See Technical Data
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RS110320
00 2 500
00 2 510
RS110910
11.43