31.11
•
Push the lightly oiled shaft sealing ring fully up to
the stop on the slider tube, then press home by
tapping lightly and using threaded bush,
BMWNo.315611,
expander, BMW No. 31 5 612,
and reducing adapter, BMW No. 31 5 613.
•
Install retaining ring and dust wiper.
•
Insert vent screw.
•
Bleed telescopic forks under zero load.
X Tightening torque:
Screw plug to fixed fork tube
.......................................Press-fit - do not remove!
31 42 020
Measuring telescopic fork
e Attention:
Following accidents the telescopic fork should al-
ways be inspected for signs of fractures and other
damage.
31 42 Examining slider tube bridge and
fork bridge
e Attention:
Replace slider tube bridge/fork bridge if deformed.
•
Check slider tube bridge and fork bridge for sur-
face irregularities.
31 42
Checking runout of fixed tube
•
Place both ends of fixed tube in V-blocks.
•
Turn fixed fork tube slowly and measure it with a
dial gauge, BMW No. 00 2 510.
e Attention:
Do not straighten distorted fixed tubes: always re-
place them.
Permissible runout: ................. 0.4 mm (0.0157 in)
31 42 Checking runout of slider tube
•
New fixed tube must slide freely into slider tube
and turn without catching.
KR310100
31 5 613
31 5 611
31 5 612
RS310061
00 2 510