BMW Motorrad R 18, Rider'S Manual

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94 MAINTENANCE
Clamping bolts in axle mount
Tightening sequence: Tighten the screws
6 times, alternating between one and the
other each time
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Fold out the side stand.
Remove the rear-wheel stand.
Place motorcycle on its side stand.
Removing the rear wheel
Raise motorcycle, preferably with a rear-
wheel stand.
Engage first gear.
Mounting the rear-wheel stand ( 84).
Removing the silencer ( 96).
Remove the license plate.
Remove cable tie 4
Remove screws 3 .
ATTENTION
Actuation of the front wheel brake or
rear wheel brake with removed brake
calipers and brake pads (the front wheel
brake also actuates the rear wheel brake
(integral brake))
Pushing out the brake piston
Do not actuate the brakes when the
brake caliper is removed.
Install the brake caliper with brake pads
or use a reset tool.
ATTENTION
Using hard or sharp-edged objects near
the component
Component damage
Do not scratch components, if necessary
tape off or cover.
Mask off areas of wheel rim that could be
scratched in the process of removing the
brake calipers.
Loosen the brake caliper 1 from the brake
disc 2 and put aside.
Remove screw 2 .
Remove quick-release axle 4 , let sensor
holder 3 hang on the cable.
Remove the bush 1 .