We are regularly asked for a list of tools that are needed for a complete overhaul of the gearbox.
Below an overview of the special Matra tools and some of the standard tools that are required / recommended for a succesful gearbox rebuild:
Most important "tool" is a good manual:
- Barrington manual:
- /products/bmw-r50-r69s-motorcycle-restoration-and-service-manual
- BMW Factory manual - can be downloaded here:
- /blogs/documentation/1760
NB0017 - Gearbox holder for vise
M494/2 - socket wrench M14 for nut on output shaft (R50, R60)
M494/2/1 - socket wrench M16 for nut on output shaft (R50/2 - R69S)
M501 - puller for flange on output shaft
Spindlebar - for Matra 501 puller
NB0008 - Kickstarter tool (to hold the kickstarter segment in place while removing the gearbox cover)
M233a - Push-off tool for gearbox cover
NB0016 - Snap ring tool (gearbox input shaft)
M504 - Setting tool for gearbox output shaft (to hold the output shaft in place, while aligning the shifter forks)
233600 - Adjusting tool for neutral switch
Other tools & products (some of them optional)
- set of metric wrenches (SW10, SW12, SW13......), deadblow hammer, (impact) screw driver set, etc. etc
- MAPP torch
- gasket scraper
- caliper
- external micrometer (to measure shaft diameters and bronze bushing diameters)
- depth micrometer & set of precision steel parallels, matched ( for shimming the input, intermediate and output shafts)
- internal micrometer (to measure the bearing seats)
- workshop press with a range of press tools
- Stud remover
- brake cleaner / degreaser
- Loctite
- chemical resistant & heat resistant gloves
- safety glasses
