Installing Suspension Strut - BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual

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Turn suspension strut through 90°C and pull
down, remove rubber ring (1).
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Push suspension strut up and out of leading link
and remove.

Installing suspension strut

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Adjust suspension strut in frame and leading link
without rubber ring.
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Place rubber ring (1) in position in suspension
strut.
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Turn suspension strut to correct position for in-
stallation.
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Clean threads of fasteners securing leading link
to slider tube fork bridge and steering damper to
leading link.
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Coat thread with Loctite 2701 and tighten fas-
tener securing leading link to slider tube fork
2
bridge with socket and adapter for socket-head
screw, BMW No. 36 5 500.
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Coat thread with Loctite 243 and tighten fasten-
er securing steering damper to leading link.
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Clip holder (2) for brake line to fairing
bracket (arrow).
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Grease bolt and tighten fastener securing sus-
pension strut to leading link.
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Align lower rubber ring (1) with frame.
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Counter stud and tighten fastener securing sus-
pension strut to frame with sleeve, rubber ring
and washer.
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From this point on, installation is the reverse of
the removal procedure.
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Tightening torques:
Leading link to slider tube fork bridge
(clean thread + Loctite 2701 ...................... 130 Nm
Steering damper to leading link
(clean thread + Loctite 243).......................... 21 Nm
Suspension strut to leading link ................... 43 Nm
Suspension strut to frame ............................ 43 Nm
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