Renewing Ball Joint - BMW k 1200 rs Repair Manual

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Important:
When installing, use a new nut.
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Tighten the fork bridge (3) mounting on the frame
with a socket wrench and internal hexagon,
BMW No. 31 5 600.
2
•
Fixed fork tube (2) must be flush with the upper
edge of handlebar holder (1) (arrow).
3
6
5
•
Tighten fasteners of left and right handlebar
holders (5) in fork bridge (6).
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Tighten left and right fork bridge clamps (4).
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Important:
Install screw (3) with Loctite 243.
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Tighten left and right handlebar holder
clamps (3).
31.10
X
Fork bridge to frame
(clean thread + apply Loctite 2701) ............ 130 Nm
Handlebar holder to fork bridge...................... 9 Nm
Screw plug ................................................... 20 Nm
Handlebar clamp
(clean thread + apply Loctite 243) ................ 21 Nm
Fork bridge clamp ........................................ 21 Nm
31 42
1
KR310030
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Mount fork bridge (1) in retaining fixture,
BMW No. 31 5 670.
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Note that high torque has to be applied to loosen
the ball joint fastener.
4
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Release the ball joint fastener with the 46 mm
(1.8110 in) socket wrench insert,
BMW No. 31 5 630.
KR310130
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure. Pay particular attention to the following:
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Coat the ball joint fastener with Optimoly TA and
secure it to the fork bridge with 46 mm (1.8110
in) socket wrench insert, BMW No. 31 5 630.
X
Ball joint to fork bridge ............................... 230 Nm
Tightening torque:

Renewing ball joint

31 5 670
1
Warning:
Tightening torque:
31 5 630
KR310050