SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
79
V00340-11
–
Mount and tighten screws
2
.
Guideline
Remaining screws,
chassis
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the headlight mask with the headlight. ( p. 124)
– Check the headlight setting. ( p. 126)
12.18 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 66)
E00870-11
Main work
–
Remove screw
1
and lower the rear wheel with the swingarm
as far as possible without blocking the rear wheel. Secure the
rear wheel in this position.
–
Remove screw
2
, push splash protector
3
to the side, and
remove the shock absorber.
12.19 Installing the shock absorber
E00870-10
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 at the swingarm
is Teflon-coated. It must not be greased with grease or
with other lubricants. Lubricants dissolve the Teflon
coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 66)