3
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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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 any other lubricants. Lubricants
dissolve the Teflon coating, thereby drastically reducing the service life.
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Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, upper subframe
M10
45 Nm
(33.2 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
Finishing work
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Lock the seat. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
3.5
Installing the front wheel
Warning
Danger of accidents
Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
H00935-10
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Check the wheel bearing for damage and wear.
» If the wheel bearing is damaged or worn:
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Change the front wheel bearing.
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Clean and grease shaft seal rings
and contact surface
of the spacers.
Long-life grease (
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Insert the spacers.
B02290-11
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Position the front wheel and insert the wheel spindle.
The brake linings are correctly positioned.
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Mount and tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, front wheel spindle
M20x1.5
35 Nm
(25.8 lbf ft)
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Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake linings are seated cor-
rectly against the brake disc.
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Operate the front brake and compress the fork a few times firmly.
The fork legs straighten.
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Tighten screw
.
Guideline
Screw, fork stub
M8
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)