Removing engine L Note: Auxiliary shaft, timing chains, chain tensioner/guide rails and crankshaft can only be dismantled after the engine has been removed. All other components can be dismantled while the engine is still installed. L Note: Press the upper suspension strut to the rear. • Remove rear wheel drive unit. • Detach brake hose holder at rear frame. • Drain engine oil. • Drain the brake system completely. • Drain the clutch operating system completely. C330030 • Press off the left swinging arm bearing cap. e Caution: When installing, make sure the O-ring is in good condition. Install with the drain hole pointing down. • Attach auxiliary stand, BMW No. 00 1 550 , to the motorcycle.
• Loosen the left swinging arm bearing. • Loosen the screws at the right swinging arm bearing. 00 8 582 00 8 581 • Attach stand, BMW No. 00 1 520 , to motorcycle. • Remove seat. • Remove side trim. • Remove fuel tank. • Remove the battery. e Caution: Disconnect negative terminal first, then positive ter- minal. C330040 • Use pull rod, BMW No. 00 8 581 , and impact weight, BMW No. 00 8 582 , to pull out the swinging arm bearing. • Remove the left swinging arm bearing. • Remove rear wheel. • Detach the rear brake caliper. • Detach the ABS sensor. • Detach the speedometer sensor. • Remove exhaust manifold. • Remove silencer (muffler). • Separate oxygen sensor plug.
• Remove line protection from swinging arm. • Tie the swinging arm up to the rear frame with a strap. • Remove suspension strut. 11.15 00 1 550 C360011 C360011 00 1 520 C110010