Removing And Installing Spring Strut - BMW R 1150 R Repair Manual

Removing and installing spring
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strut
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Note:
To remove the spring strut, support the rear axle.
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Remove the seat.
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Remove muffler.
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Remove rear brake caliper.
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Remove rear wheel.
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Remove hydraulic spring adjuster.
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Remove spring strut.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tightening torque:
Spring strut to rear frame ............................. 50 Nm
Spring strut to swinging arm
(clean thread + Loctite 243).......................... 58 Nm
Hydraulic spring preload adjuster
to footrest plate ............................................ 22 Nm
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