BMW R 1200 C Repair Manual page 53

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Detach the central earth (ground) wire at the en-
gine block.
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Remove the left air intake pipe at the cylinder
head.
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Heat the ball joint mount at the leading link to
max. 120 °C (248 °F) and detach it.
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Caution:
Do not scratch the surface of the leading link.
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Detach the line for the front brake caliper at the
junction block/frame.
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Remove the caps from the threaded connections
on the fixed tubes.
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Separate the fixed tube from the fork bridge at
the threaded connections.
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Remove the telescopic fork.
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Remove the cover plate over the upper suspen-
sion strut mount on the frame.
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Remove suspension strut.
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Remove the leading link caps.
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Remove the left screw cap.
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Remove the circlip at the right and the safety
cap.
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Take out the screw at the right and pull the shaft
out to the left.
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Remove the leading link.
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Detach the hose for the oil cooler at the engine.
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Remove frame.
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Install by following the above work instructions in
the reverse order.
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