Motorcycle engine repair BMW K1200LT (1998-2009)

Technical data of engine
Technical DataK1200 LT Engine, general Engine designIn-line four-stroke engine installed longitudinally, with double overhead camshafts, liquid cooling and electronic fuel injection. Location of engine numberAt lower rear right of engine block...

Cutaway drawing of engine
Cutaway drawing of engine, K 1200 LT

Preparatory work with engine installed
...for removal of combined oil/water pump Remove engine spoiler. See Group 46. Drain coolant. See Group 17. Drain engine oil. See Group 00. ...for removal of timing case cover, removal of timing chain Caution: Disconnect ground lead from battery and...

Removing/installing engine
Removing engine Note: Engine removal is necessary for: Removal of intermediate flange Removal of output shaft Removal of countershaft. Caution: Disconnect the negative battery lead first, then the positive lead. Remove the battery. Drain engine oil....

Disassembling engine
Removing, disassembling/assembling water pump Removing the oil/water pump Disconnect oil pressure warning and water pump temperature sensor wires from switches. Withdraw wires through hole in pump housing. Remove pump housing cover (1) and loosen...

Assembling engine
Installing output shaft Push the snap ring (2) and the needle roller race (1) onto the output shaft. Place the output shaft in the crankcase. Note: Make sure that the open end of the snap ring (arrow) is facing downward in the crankcase. Install...