31.12
Removing and installing leading link
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Unscrew bottom of spring strut.
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Heat ball joint mount (1) at leading link to max.
120 °C (248 °F) and detach it.
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Remove covers (2) from leading link pivots.
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Remove left screw cap (3).
•
Remove right retaining ring (4) and retaining
cap (5).
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Take out right screw (6) and remove shaft (7) by
pulling to the left.
•
Pull telescopic fork forwards and carefully re-
move leading link by pulling forwards.
e Caution:
Protect parts against scratching; mask them off if
necessary.
•
Install by following the above work instructions in
the reverse order.
•
Apply a light coating of grease to the axle before
installing.
•
Tighten the ball joint at the leading link with the
socket wrench insert and internal hexagon,
BMW No. 31 5 600.
X Tightening torque:
Right leading link to engine .......................... 73 Nm
Left screw cap
(coat thread lightly with Never Seez)............. 42 Nm
Leading link to ball joint
(use a new nut or clean
thread + Loctite 2701)................................ 130 Nm
Spring strut to leading link............................ 40 Nm
Dismantling/reassembling leading
link
•
Press the bearing out/in with a suitable drift.
e Caution:
Always install bearing by applying pressure to outer
race.
Removing and installing front
suspension strut
•
Detach and pull back the fuel tank.
e Caution:
Protect parts against scratching; mask off if neces-
sary.
X Tightening torque:
Spring strut to frame .................................... 40 Nm
Spring strut to leading link............................ 40 Nm
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