31.11
Removing and installing slider tube
bridge
•
Remove front mudguard.
•
Heat ball joint mount at slider tube bridge to max.
120 °C and detach it.
•
[R] Heat the steering damper mount at the slider
tube bridge to max. 120 °C and detach it..
•
[RS/GS] Detach the brake line distributor block.
•
[ABS] Detach the sensor line from the slider tube
bridge.
•
Unscrew slider tube bridge.
•
Install in the reverse order of work.
•
Secure the ball joint to the leading link using
socket wrench insert and Allen key,
BMW No. 31 5 600.
e Caution:
Comply with assembly instructions for telescopic
fork.
X Tightening torque:
Bridge to fork slider
(clean thread + Loctite 243).......................... 22 Nm
Ball joint on control arm
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)...................... 130 Nm
Removing and installing ball joint
•
Mount the slider tube bridge in retaining fixture,
BMW No. 31 5 620.
•
Unscrew/tighten ball joint with 46 mm (1.811in)
socket wrench insert, BMW No. 31 5 630.
X Tightening torque:
Ball joint to fork slider bridge...................... 230 Nm
[RS] Checking ball joint friction
[GS/R/RT] Checking ball joint/ball
thrust bearing friction
•
Motorcycle must be supported on center stand
with front wheel clear of the ground.
•
Measure the breakaway torque to left and right
from the central position of the handlebar with
friction gauge, BMW No. 00 2 57.
L Note:
To determine the friction value, increase torque very
slowly.
Friction value:
Measure at room temperature (above 20 °C)
Nominal value: .................................... 1.0...4.0 Nm
v
243
j
120
w
v
2701
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