Removing Rear Swinging Arm - BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

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Removing and installing rear
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swinging arm

Removing rear swinging arm.

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Remove side panels (
a
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Remove final-drive unit.
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Remove rear spring strut.
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Remove the footrest plates.
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Remove holder for brake hose on the swinging
arm.
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Swinging-arm bearing studs are secured with
Loctite: heat to max. 120 °C (248 °F) to release.
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Loosen floating bearing stud bolt (1).
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Loosen fixed bearing stud bolt (2).
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Remove floating bearing/fixed bearing stud
bolts.
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Remove swinging arm with gaiter.
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