
31.11
Removing and installing leading link
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Disengage spring strut at bottom.
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Heat ball joint mount (1) at leading link to max.
120 °C (248 °F) and remove it.
•
Remove covers (2) from leading link pivots.
•
Disconnect the left air intake pipe from the cylin-
der head.
•
Remove left screw cap (3).
•
Remove right retaining ring (4) and retaining cap (5).
•
Remove 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.
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Caution:
Protect parts against scratching; mask off if necessary.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
•
Apply a light coating of grease to the shaft before
installing.
•
Tighten the ball joint in the leading link using
socket,
BMW No. 31 5 601
, and Allen key,
BMW No. 31 5 603
.
X
Tightening torque:
Leading link to engine on right ..................... 73 Nm
Left screw cap (coat
thread lightly with Never Seeze).................... 42 Nm
Leading link to ball joint
(use a new nut
or clean Loctite 2701) .................. 130 Nm
Spring strut to leading link............................ 50 Nm
Disassembling/assembling leading
link
•
Press the bearing out/in with a suitable tool.
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Caution:
Always install bearing by applying pressure to outer
race.
Removing and installing front spring
strut
X
Tightening torque:
Spring strut to frame .................................... 43 Nm
Spring strut to leading link............................ 50 Nm
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Summary of Contents for R 1100 S
Page 1: ...Repair Manual BMW Motorrad After Sales R 1150 GS...
Page 21: ...00 13 Pre delivery check General view of crated motorcycle...
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Page 59: ...11 12 Cutaway drawing of engine...
Page 60: ...11 13 Lubricating oil circuit...
Page 61: ...11 14 Cooling oil circuit...
Page 73: ...11 26 Removing cylinder head RS110110 M6 x 30 M6 x 30 M6 x 30 M10 x 70...
Page 87: ...11 40 Removing crankshaft auxiliary shaft and timing chain tensioning and slide rails S110050...
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