Assembly Specification For Telescopic Fork - BMW R 1200 C Repair Manual

Assembly specification for telescopic fork:

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Caution:
To ensure that the fork is installed without trapped
stresses, observe the following instructions and the
specified working sequence precisely.
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The front suspension strut is removed.
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Caution:
Protect painted parts from scratching: apply adhe-
sive masking tape if necessary.
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Bolt fork bridge to frame.
X
Tightening torque:
Threaded journal to frame
(clean thread + Loctite 243)........................ 130 Nm
A
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Pre-assemble fork legs with quick-release axle/
adjust distance A.
Distance A:................... 165
X
Tightening torque:
Quick-release axle clamps ........................... 22 Nm
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Note:
If the quick-release axle was not removed, for in-
stance when only the fork slider tube bridge was re-
moved/installed, the above work stage is omitted.
•
Secure slider tube bridge/do not tighten to spec-
ified torque at this point.
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Screw slider tube bridge to leading link.
X
Tightening torque:
Leading link at ball joint
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)...................... 130 Nm
•
Using a strap or similar, pull fork towards frame
until the fully retracted fixed tubes only need to
be pulled out slightly to secure them to the fork
bridge.
•
Secure fixed tubes to the fork bridge.
X
Tightening torque:
Screw connection between fixed tube and fork
bridge (free from oil and grease) .................. 35 Nm
•
Tighten down slider tube bridge.
X
Bridge to fork slider
(clean thread + Loctite 243).......................... 22 Nm
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When being reassembled, the quick-release axle
must well aligned; it should be possible to install it
by rotating it slightly.
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Spring strut to frame .................................... 40 Nm
Spring strut to leading link............................ 40 Nm
GS310140
± 0.5
±0.02
mm (6.50 in)
Tightening torque:
Check that the system moves freely by com-
pressing and extending the suspension (but
without the suspension strut) in the straight-
ahead and left/right steering lock positions.
Remove quick-release axle.
Caution:
Install suspension strut.
Tightening torque:
31.9