BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual page 296

Removing and installing suspension
strut
•
Remove left and right fairing side sections.
....................................................See Group 46
a
•
Remove left and right rear footrest plates.
....................................................See Group 46
a
•
Remove the right-hand battery cover.
....................................................See Group 46
a
•
Remove fuel tank.
....................................................See Group 16
a
2
1
•
Remove screw (2) securing handwheel for
spring-strut adjustment.
•
Disengage line for spring-strut adjustment from
holders (1, 3) and pull handwheel down and
away.
•
Remove protective cap from top spring-strut
screw.
•
Slightly raise rear wheel to ease load.
•
Remove screw (5) securing spring strut at bot-
tom.
•
Remove screw (4) securing spring strut at top
and remove spring strut.
3
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
•
Clip line for spring-strut securely into
holders (1, 3).
X
Tightening torques:
KL330110
Suspension strut to swinging arm ................ 50 Nm
Suspension strut to frame ............................ 43 Nm
Handwheel to rear frame .............................. 21 Nm
4
5
KL330120
33.25