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Installing camshafts – BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual

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Installing camshafts

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Note:

Note correct identification of camshafts.

Inlet side

: three grooves after thrust bearing

Exhaust side: two grooves after thrust bearing

The camshaft bearing caps are also marked.

Inlet side:

odd numbers

Exhaust side: even numbers

The numbers increase from the front (timing end)
to the rear.

Oil the camshafts at their bearing points.

Tighten the bearing caps uniformly, working from
the inside outwards.

Install the thrust bearing (timing end) with chain
guide last of all.

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Tightening torque:

Bearing cap.................................................... 9 Nm