Removing Stud; Installing Stud; Installing Angular-Contact Ball Bearing With Stud; Installing Fork Bridge - BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual

Removing stud

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Note:
Do not damage thread (arrow).
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Press out stud with mandrel,
BMW No. 31 5 651.

Installing stud

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Note:
Always install a new bearing.
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Using mandrel, BMW No. 31 5 651, as a rest,
press stud (1) into angular-contact ball
bearing (2).

Installing angular-contact ball bearing with stud

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Note:
Use temperature measuring device,
BMW No. 00 1 900, to check heat rise.
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Heat fork bridge to 100 °C (212 °F).
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Install angular-contact ball bearing in fork bridge.
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Install retaining ring.
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Install dust cap.

Installing fork bridge

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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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31 5 651
31 5 600
KL310051
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When installing, always use new micro-encapsulat-
ed nut.
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Tighten fastener securing fork bridge to frame
with socket and adapter for socket-head screw,
BMW No. 31 5 600.
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Fork bridge to frame
1
(clean thread, use new nut
or Loctite 2701).......................................... 130 Nm
Fixed tube to fork bridge .............................. 45 Nm
2
31 5 651
KL310160
Caution:
Tightening torques:
KL310040
31.9