13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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13.16 Removing the shock absorber
Preparatory work
– Deactivate the vehicle. ( p. 43)
– Fold the seat up. ( p. 69)
– Remove the Powerpack HV. ( p. 108)
– Mount the protection cap. ( p. 71)
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 57)
A00188-10
Main work
–
Remove screw
1
.
–
Remove screw
2
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
3
.
–
Push splash protector
4
to the side and remove the shock
absorber.
13.17 Installing the shock absorber
A00188-11
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.
–
Mount and tighten screw
4
.
Guideline
Screw, sub-
frame top
M10 45 Nm (33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 57)
– Install the Powerpack HV. ( p. 109)
– Lock the seat. ( p. 69)
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