Removing/installing bearing in chainwheel carrier (BMW F650GS)
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Remove rear wheel.
Remove drive damper.
Remove spacer sleeve (1).
Remove spacer sleeve (3).
Lever out shaft sealing ring (2) with screwdriver.
Heat the hub to approx. 100°C (212°F).
Remove bearing (7) with counter-support, BMW # 00 8 572, and internal puller, BMW # 00 8 574.
Take out circlip (5) with circlip pliers.
Remove backup washer (6).
Remove bearing (4) with counter-support, BMW # 00 8 572, and internal puller, BMW # 00 8 574.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following.
Drive bearing (4) in with drift, BMW # 36 5 512.
Drive bearing (7) in with drift, BMW # 36 5 512.
Install a new shaft sealing ring (2).
Grease the contact face of spacer sleeve (1) with Staburags NBU 30 PTM.
Remove drive damper.

Remove spacer sleeve (1).
Remove spacer sleeve (3).
Lever out shaft sealing ring (2) with screwdriver.
Heat the hub to approx. 100°C (212°F).
Caution! To avoid damage to the chainwheel carrier, use a suitable support for the internal puller.
Remove bearing (7) with counter-support, BMW # 00 8 572, and internal puller, BMW # 00 8 574.
Take out circlip (5) with circlip pliers.
Remove backup washer (6).
Remove bearing (4) with counter-support, BMW # 00 8 572, and internal puller, BMW # 00 8 574.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following.
Drive bearing (4) in with drift, BMW # 36 5 512.
Drive bearing (7) in with drift, BMW # 36 5 512.
Install a new shaft sealing ring (2).
Grease the contact face of spacer sleeve (1) with Staburags NBU 30 PTM.
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This article has been reviewed: Kirill Prokofiev
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