BMW R 1100 S, Repair Manual

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33.16
Shimming housing cover
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In order to obtain the correct taper roller bearing
preload, the housing cover must be correctly
shimmed.
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Using depth gauge, BMW No. 00 2 550 , meas-
ure distance “a”.
•
Place measuring ring, BMW No. 33 2 601 , in po-
sition and secure it.
•
Measure from the outer ball bearing race through
the cutout in the measuring ring to the housing
mating face and calculate distance “b”.
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Distance “a” – distance “b” = shim thickness
(without preload).
•
Apply a light coat of grease to the selected shim
washer, and install it.
Preload: .......... 0.05...0.1 mm (0.0020 ... 0.0039 in)
Installing housing cover
•
Lightly oil the lip and outer edge of the sealing
ring.
•
Using drift, BMW No. 33 1 860 , and handle,
BMW No. 00 5 500 , drive in the sealing ring.
•
Heat housing cover to 80 °C (176 °F) and install.
•
Tighten securing screws in diagonally opposite
sequence.
X
Tightening torque:
Housing cover.............................................. 35 Nm
Installing sliding element
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Coat splines on input pinion with
Staburags NBU 30 PTM .
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Fit sliding element to drive pinion.
•
Locate retaining ring with gentle blows (plastic
hammer).
a
KR330290
00 2 550
33 2 601
S330130
S330140
33 1 860
00 5 500