Disassembling Fork Bridge; Removing And Installing Pot-Type Joints; Removing Angular-Contact Ball Bearing With Stud - BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual

Disassembling fork bridge

Removing and installing pot-type joints

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3
2
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Remove wiper (1).
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Remove snap ring (2).
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Press out pot-type joint (3) with wiper (4) using
mandrel, BMW No. 31 5 661, and bushing,
BMW No. 31 5 662.
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2
3
4
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Note:
Always replace lower wiper (4); replace upper
wiper (1) if necessary.
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Install wiper (4).
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Press in pot-type joint (3) with mandrel,
BMW No. 31 5 661.
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Install snap ring (2).
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Install wiper (1).
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Removing angular-contact ball bearing with
stud
31 5 661
31 5 662
31 5 651
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Remove protective cap (6).
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Note:
Always install a new angular-contact ball bearing.
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Remove retaining ring (5).
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Heat fork bridge to 100 °C (212 °F).
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Warning:
To avoid burns, always wear protective leather
gloves when handling heated components.
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Use mandrel, BMW No. 31 5 651, to remove an-
gular-contact ball bearing; tap mandrel lightly
31 5 661 with plastic-headed hammer if necessary.
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100
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6
KL310140