Dismantling/Reassembling Telescopic Fork; Assembling Telescopic Fork; Dismantling Telescopic Fork - BMW R 1200 C Repair Manual

Dismantling/reassembling
telescopic fork

Dismantling telescopic fork

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Remove bleed screw (1).
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Pull out fixed tube/drain oil.
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Carefully press off chromium plated cap (2) at
groove.
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Lever out the dust sleeve (3).
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Caution:
Do not damage fork slider tube.
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Remove retaining ring (4).
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Lever out shaft seal (5).
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Remove washer (6).
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Assembling telescopic fork

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Fill with oil.
Qualtity per
fixed tube .... 0.470 l (0.82 Imp. pint/0.49 US quart)
Oil grade
in telescopic fork:............. BMW telescopic fork oil
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Note:
No oil changes required during services: unit is
maintenance-free.
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Install fixed tube.
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Install washer (6).
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Oil the shaft seal slightly and push it on as far as
possible (to stop on slider tube) by striking it
lightly with drift, BMW No. 31 5 610, and reduc-
ing adapter, BMW No. 31 5 613.
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Install retaining ring and dust cover.
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Attach the chromium plated cap.
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Insert bleed screw (1).
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Bleed telescopic fork in no-load position.
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Tightening torque:
Screw plug to
fixed fork tube ................. press-fit - do not remove!
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