Measuring Big End Bearing Play - BMW R 1150 GS Repair Manual

Measuring big end bearing play

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Measure crankpin with an external micrometer in
the thrust direction and at right angles to the
thrust direction.
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Install bearing shells and assemble conrods.
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Using tightening angle indicator,
BMW No. 11 2 500, tighten the big end bolts.
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Tightening torque:
Big end bolts oiled
Closing torque.............................................. 20 Nm
Tightening angle................................................ 80°
11.44
11 2 210
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RS110350
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Measure big end bearing with internal gauge in
thrust direction.
Enter measured values on record sheet and cal-
culate big end bearing play.
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RS110340
RS110360