Removing And Installing Front Suspension Strut; Removing Front Suspension Strut - BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual

Removing and installing front
suspension strut

Removing front suspension strut

– Remove engine spoiler.
– Remove fairing side section.
– Remove upper section of fairing.
– Remove cover of fork bridge.
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1
2
3
4
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Secure hoist, BMW No. 00 1 510, to oil sump.
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Remove fastener (5) securing suspension strut
to frame.
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Remove nut (1), plain washer (2), rubber
washer (3) and sleeve (4).
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Use cardboard or similar to protect ribs of left ra-
diator.
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7
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Remove fastener (7) securing suspension strut
to leading link.
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Remove fastener (6) securing steering damper to
leading link.
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Caution:
Fastener securing leading link to slider tube fork
bridge is secured with thread-locking compound;
heat to max. 120°C (248°F) if necessary.
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Heat fastener securing leading link to slider tube
fork bridge and use socket, BMW No. 31 5 601,
and adapter for socket-head screw,
KL310080
BMW No. 31 5 603, to remove.
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Remove screw securing brake line to fairing
bracket.
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Caution:
Do not raise motorcycle too far: it must be firm on its
centre stand and the lines must be free of strain.
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Raise motorcycle with hoist.
KR310010
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Wrap a length of adhesive tape around thread of
ball joint (arrow).
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Pull leading link up and disengage ball joint from
leading link.
31 5 603
31 5 601
KL310111
KL310260
31.17