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3 WORK
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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 dis-
solve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 8)
3.8 Removing the front wheel
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 8)
K00081-01
Main work
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Press the brake caliper onto the brake disc by hand in order to push back the brake
pistons.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
K00082-10
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Loosen screw

by several turns.
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Release screws  .
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Press on screw

to push the wheel spindle out of the axle clamp.
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Remove screw

.
K00083-01
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Holding the front wheel, withdraw the wheel spindle. Take the front wheel out of
the fork.
Info
Do not pull the hand brake lever when the front wheel is removed.
Always lay the wheel down in such a way that the brake disc is not dam-
aged.
K00084-11
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Remove spacers  .