BMW R1150GS (2000) [197/311] Removing and installing clutch piston in handlebar fitting

BMW R1150GS (2000) [197/311] Removing and installing clutch piston in handlebar fitting
32.8
Removing and installing clutch piston
in handlebar fitting
Drain the clutch operating system.
e Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de-
stroys paint.
Remove the lower section of the clutch lever fit-
ting.
Remove the handlebar weight.
Remove the grip.
(Heated grips) Release the grip and pull it out-
wards.
Release the cold-start actuator and pull it out-
wards.
Remove pivot screw (1) of lever and remove the
lever.
Remove rubber boot (2).
e Caution:
Note that clutch piston (3) is spring-loaded.
Carefully press back clutch piston (3) and re-
move retaining ring (4).
Remove clutch piston (3) with spring (5).
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
Prior to installation, coat the piston and the
boots (6) with brake fluid.
e Caution:
Sealing lips of the boots (6) toward the pressure
chamber.
Prior to installation, carefully press back the
clutch piston using an Allen key with T-bar han-
dle, for example.
Use cranked-tip snap-ring pliers to install the re-
taining ring.
Apply a light coat of Optimoly MP 3 to the pres-
sure pin (arrow) on the lever.
e Caution:
When installing the clutch lever, make sure that the
metal tab on the microswitch is correctly positioned
(otherwise switch will not work).
Fill and bleed the clutch operating system.
Check operating clearance and adjust if neces-
sary.
a ................................................... see Page 32.9
X Tightening torque:
Pivot screw, handlebar lever (1) ................... 11 Nm
(Tuflok Blue thread-locking compound; screw can
be released and tightened a number of times)
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