SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
69
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Main work
–
Loosen and remove screws
1
. Disconnect the tail light and
turn signal plug-in connections.
–
Loosen screws
2
and screws
3
and remove them.
– Take off the license plate holder with tail light toward the rear.
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Loosen and remove screw
4
.
–
Loosen and remove screw
5
.
– Carefully take off the right side cover to the side.
The right side cover also engages behind the spoiler.
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Remove screw
6
and lower the rear wheel with the link fork
as far as possible without blocking the rear wheel. Secure the
rear wheel in this position.
–
Remove screw
7
, push splash protector
8
to the side, and
remove the shock absorber.
12.17 Installing the shock absorber
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Main work
–
Push splash protector
1
to the side and position the shock
absorber. Mount and tighten screw
2
.
Guideline
Screw, top
shock absorber
M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
–
Mount and tighten screw
3
.
Guideline
Screw, bottom
shock absorber
M12 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
2701™
Info
The heim joint for the shock absorber on the link fork
is Teflon coated. It must not be lubricated with grease,
nor with any other lubricants. Lubricants dissolve the
Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service
life.