Removing And Installing Ball Joint - BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual

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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Note:
Fixed tubes must be installed in fork bridge.
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Preinstall quick-release axle in sliding tubes.
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Install screws securing fork slider tube bridge,
but do not fully tighten.
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Caution:
When installing, clean threads, use new nut or coat
threads with Loctite 2701.
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Tighten fastener securing leading link to the fork
slider tube bridge, using socket wrench insert
and adapter for socket-head screw,
BMW No. 31 5 600.
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Caution:
When installing, clean threads, use new screws or
coat threads with Loctite 243.
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Tighten screws securing fork slider tube bride to
sliding tubes.
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Caution:
The quick-release axle must line up correctly with
the locating bores and install easily, requiring no
more than a slight turn back and forth.
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Check/adjust ABS sensor gap.
....................................................See Group 34
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ABS sensor
gap, front............ 0.45...0.55 mm (0.018...0.022 in)
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Tightening torques:
Quick-release axle clamp screws ................. 21 Nm
Leading link to fork bridge
(clean thread + Loctite 2701
or use new nut) .......................................... 130 Nm
Steering damper to fork bridge
(clean thread, Loctite 243
or use new screw) ........................................ 21 Nm
Fork slider tube bridge to sliding tubes
(clean thread, Loctite 243
or use new screws) ...................................... 21 Nm
Brake distributor to holder/sliding tube, right.. 9 Nm
Quick-release axle, front wheel
Initial tightening ............................................ 19 Nm
Final tightening ............................................. 30 Nm
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Removing and installing ball joint

31 5 630
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Secure sliding tube fork bridge (1) in retaining fix-
ture, BMW No. 31 5 620.
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Warning:
Note that high torque has to be applied to loosen
the ball joint fastener.
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Release the ball joint fastener with the 46 mm
(1.8 in) socket wrench insert,
BMW No. 31 5 630.
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Coat the ball joint fastener with Optimoly TA and
secure it with 46 mm (1.8 in) socket wrench in-
sert, BMW No. 31 5 630, to sliding tube fork
bridge (1).
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Tightening torques:
Ball joint to sliding tube fork bridge ............ 230 Nm
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31 5 620
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