Removing And Installing Rear Swinging Fork - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

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Remove the fastener securing the spring strut to
frame (1).
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Pull the spring strut with adjusting knob to the
rear and remove.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Note:
When lowering the rear frame, make sure that the
brake line is routed between the front section of the
mudguard and the rear frame.
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Preinstall the spring strut complete with all fas-
teners, but do not fully tighten the fasteners until
they are all installed.
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Take care not to damage the brake line and the
main frame when lowering the rear frame into po-
sition.
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Clean the threads of the bottom screws which
secure the rear frame, coat the threads with
Loctite 2701 and install.
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Tightening torques:
Suspension strut to frame ............................ 50 Nm
Suspension strut to angled lever .................. 47 Nm
Adjusting knob to retainer ............................ 21 Nm
Retainer to frame............................................ 9 Nm
Rear frame to main frame, top ...................... 21 Nm
Rear frame to main frame, bottom
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)........................ 21 Nm
Brake fluid reservoir to rear frame ............... 1.5 Nm
Clamp for silencer ........................................ 55 Nm
Oxygen sensor to exhaust............................ 45 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head................ 20 Nm
Engine guard to frame .................................... 9 Nm
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rear swinging fork
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– Removing ABS sensor
– Remove rear wheel.
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Remove the brake calliper from guide (2) and re-
move brake hose from clips (arrows).
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Remove the fasteners (3) securing the struts to
swinging arm.
Removing and installing
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