Cleanthreadsforsuspensionstrutbolting.
Positionangulargearbox (1) andsuspensionstrut
withhook(331922)indrivingposition.

(2)

Order No.

16

Alignrearwheelswingingarm
strut (2).

(1) onsuspension

Install new screw (3).
Tightening torques
Spring strut to frame
M12 x 1.5, Replace
screw
Thread-locking compound (micro-encapsulated)

100 Nm

20
Looseninghookfromangulargearboxand
rearframe.
Loosenhookandremove.

Checkbreather (1) fordamage,replaceasneeded.
Makesurebreather

(1) isinstalledcorrectly.

Order No.

17

21
Securingrearbrakecalliper

ATTENTION
Threaddamageonbrakecaliper,boltincontactwith
brakedisc
Componentdamagebyusingincorrectscrews
Bevelgearswithmodifiedthreadeddomescanalsobe
installedasareplacementforoldervehicles.
Beforeinstalling/mountingthebrakecaliper,checkthe
assignmentofthescrews.
Notethecorrectscrewallocationaccordingtothefigure.

Cleanthethreads.
Positionbrakecalliper

(3).

Positioncablerouting

(2).

Install newscrews (1).
Tightening torques
Brake caliper to bevel gears
Short threaded dome to
bevel gears, M8 x 25,
Replace screw

24 Nm

Thread-locking compound (micro-encapsulated)
Long threaded dome to
bevel gears, M8 x 30,
Replace screw
Thread-locking compound (micro-encapsulated)

24 Nm

Order No.

18

22
Installtherearwheel
Cleanthewheelcentringspigotandthecontactsurfaces
ofthewheelhub.

Hold the rear wheel (2) in position.
Engage (1) all wheel bolts loosely first, then tighten.
Tightening torques
Rear wheel to wheel flange
M10 x 1.25 x 40

Tightening
sequence:
tighten in
diagonally
opposite
sequence
60 Nm

23
Installingsprayguard
Cleanthethreads.
Positionsprayguard

(2).

Installscrews (1).
Tightening torques
Spray guard to bevel gears
M6x20
Micro-encapsulated,
Thread-locking compound (micro-encapsulated)

8 Nm

Order No.

19

24
withDynamicESA

OE

(0191)

Securingactuatorrodforride-heightsensorto
swingingarm
Positionattachmentrod
Clipinballsocket

(3) withballsocket

(1) inballhead

(1).

(2).

25
Installthebatterycover
Lubricatedetentpins

(1) and (2).

Care products
Rubber care product

83 12 0 397 018

Rubbergrommetsarenotforcedoutofpositionduring
installation.

Positiondetentpins (1) ofbatterycoveringrommets (2) andtightenscrew (3).

Order No.

20

26
withStyleHP

OE

(0456)

withouttwo-upridingpackage

OE

(0413)

Removingenginelifter
Slackenknurledscrews

(4).

Removescissor-typelifter(001571)withrail(001
583) andextensions (001575).
Slackenscrew (3).
Removescrew (2).
RemovemountingC

(1).

Order No.

21

Remove engine adapter (00 1 585).

27
Finalinspectionofcompletedwork
Ensurethefollowing:
Theobjectiveofthecompletedworkwasachieved.
Alloperatingfluidshavebeenfilledinandthefluidsare
atthecorrectfilllevel.
Allloosenedscrewconnectionshavebeenretightened
correctly.
Thefuelsystemisfreeofleaks.
Thelightingandsignalsystemisfunctionalandthe
vehicleisroadworthy.
Thebrakepadsofthefrontandrearwheelbrakesare
restingagainstthebrakedisks.

Functiontest,enginestartsuppression

Order No.

22

Hold cable duct in position (3).
Install the bolt (1) and bush (2). Secure
the cable strap (arrow).

Check Set kill switch to centred
position.
Select neutral.
Switch on the ignition.
Neutral indicator light "N" lights up.
Select a gear.
Neutral indicator light "N" goes out.
Press the starter button.
Starter does not operate.
Extend the side stand.
Pull the clutch lever.
Press the starter button.
Starter does not operate.
Retract the side stand.
Press the starter button without releasing the
clutch lever. Starter operates.
Result
Not all test steps completed successfully.

Order No.

23

Measure
Check the appropriate parts with the BMW Motorrad
diagnostic system.

Order No.

1

0A01-R1200GS
00 60 406 Retrofitting drainage in rear wheel swinging arm

1

OnlyK52:Removingleftenginespoiler

ATTENTION
Useofhardorsharp-edgedobjectsinproximityto
component
Componentdamage
Takecarenottoscratchcomponents;coverormaskas
necessary.
Removescrews (1) , (2) and (5).
Removeenginespoiler

(3) withtrim (4).

2
Overview,scopeoftools
Overview,scopeoftools(339510):
Bowwiththreadedrod
BottomshellA(forK50/51)
DrillwithbushB,drillavailableseparately(339512)
UniversaldeburringtoolC
PliersD

Order No.

2

Bottomshell(339511)
OnlyK52

Distinguishingfeatureofbottomshells:differentbar
widths (arrows).

3
Installingventilationvalveinrearwheel
swingingarm
Cleandrillbeforework thoroughly andlubricate cutters
withconventionaldrillingpaste .
Preventsmaterialaccumulationatdrillcuts.
Cleanrearwheelswingingarminworkingarea.
Positiondrillingjig

(A) onrearwheelswingingarm

Positiondrillingjigwithrecessinsprue
Clampdrillingjigwithknurledscrew
Drillingjigmust

(arrows).
(2)

beflushonrearwheelswingingarm

Ifnecessary,pressondrillingjig.

(1).

.

Order No.

3

Positiondrill (B) insleeveofdrillingjig
Drilltolimitposition

(A).

inrearwheelswingingarm

(1).

Drillwithslowrotationalspeedandhighpressure.
Removedrillingjig.

ATTENTION
Rearwheelswingingarmscratchedinvisiblearea
Componentdamage
Deburr onlyinner borehole.
Leavethesharpedgeontheoutsideoftherearwheel
swingingarm.
Deburrborehole
tool (C)inside .

(arrow) withuniversaldeburring

Installbeakvalve

(1) inrearwheelswingingarm

Donotlubricate

beakvalve!

(2).

Collarmustbeinsideofrearwheelswingingarm.
Valvesidefacesdown/out.

4
Drillingventilationholeinfrontgaiter
Gaiterwiththreeribs(olderdesign):
Cleangaiter (1) inworkingarea.
Pushcentreribtogether
9510).

(arrows) andpositionpliers(33

Actuatepliers tolimitposition .
Drillthroughgaiter
Removepliers.

(1).

Order No.

4

Gaiter with five ribs (newer design):
Clean gaiter (1) in working area.
Position pliers D (33 9 510) on 2nd rib from the front.
Place pliers with template on rounding (arrow).
Actuate pliers to limit position.
Drill through gaiter (1).
Remove pliers.

Order No.

5

5
OnlyK52:Installingleftenginespoiler
Positionenginespoiler

(3) withtrim (4).

Installscrews(shortcollar)
Installscrews(longcollar)

(2).
(1) and (5).

6
Finalinspectionofcompletedwork
Ensurethefollowing:
Theobjectiveofthecompletedworkwasachieved.
Alloperatingfluidshavebeenfilledinandthefluidsare
atthecorrectfilllevel.
Allloosenedscrewconnectionshavebeenretightened
correctly.
Thefuelsystemisfreeofleaks.
Thelightingandsignalsystemisfunctionalandthe
vehicleisroadworthy.
Thebrakepadsofthefrontandrearwheelbrakesare
restingagainstthebrakedisks.

Functiontest,enginestartsuppression

Check
Set kill switch to centred position.
Select neutral.
Switch on the ignition.
Neutral indicator light "N" lights up.
Select a gear.

Order No.

6

Neutral indicator light "N" goes out.
Press the starter button.
Starter does not operate.
Extend the side stand.
Pull the clutch lever.
Press the starter button.
Starter does not operate.
Retract the side stand.
Press the starter button without releasing the
clutch lever. Starter operates.
Result
Not all test steps completed successfully.
Measure
Check the appropriate parts with the BMW Motorrad
diagnostic system.

Service Information Bulletin

March 20th, 2023

Rear Axle, Rear Drive

33 02 22

UPDATE: SERVICE ACTION – SWINGARM DRAIN
RETROFIT AND DRIVESHAFT CHECK
This Service Information Bulletin replaces SIB 33 02 22 dated Feb 3rd, 2023.
What’s New:
•

New approved drill added

MODEL
Model

Model Description

K50

R 1200 GS / R 1250 GS

K51

R 1200 GS Adventure / R 1250 GS Adventure

K52 Authority

R 1200 RT Authority / R 1250 RT Authority

The affected vehicles have been marked with campaign number 0033130000 in AIR.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this campaign it will be necessary to verify the
vehicle VIN in AIR (Aftersales Information Research). Based on the response of the system, either
proceed with the repair or take no further action. Please note, open campaigns or vehicle stops may
not appear in DCS Warranty Vehicle Inquiry or sales systems until 24-72 hours after they are
announced, therefore AIR is always the recommended method for determining open campaigns and
vehicle stops.

SITUATION
Multiple factors may cause the driveshaft to become damaged; among them are corrosion in certain
parts of the driveshaft, and wear and tear exacerbated by certain climatic conditions.
The following driveshaft failures can occur:
1. The driveshaft can rust onto its mating parts, hindering repair and maintenance work.
2. The splines of the driveshaft at the transmission output shaft or at the differential can corrode. Over
time, this may lead to increased play in the splines which may eventually cause the driveshaft to
fail.
3. The bearings of the universal joints may be damaged. This can cause the universal joints to start
seizing, which over time may lead to further damage of the joint.
Letters will be mailed to owners via First Class mail advising them of this Service Action and asking
them to schedule an appointment with an authorized BMW Motorrad dealer to perform the swingarm
drain valve retrofit as well as a driveshaft test, if needed.

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PROCEDURE
For the affected vehicles, this service action must be performed at the next workshop visit.
Procedural Flow Chart; Further Details Below

STEP 1: For all affected vehicles:
Follow repair instruction "00 60 406 – Retrofitting drainage in rear wheel swinging arm” to install a
one-way drain valve in the rear wheel swing arm and punch a ventilation hole in the front rubber boot.
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parties for distribution. All pricing subject to change.