Removing/Installing Front Wheel - BMW k 1200 rs Repair Manual

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Removing/installing front wheel

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– Raise the front wheel with the front wheel stand,
BMW No. 36 9 970.
– Remove front section of front mudguard.
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Important:
Avoid scratching the wheel rim; if necessary mask
off the brake caliper. Do not tilt the brake caliper.
There is a risk of damage to the brake pads.
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Note:
Do not apply handbrake lever with brake calipers re-
moved/front wheel removed.
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Remove left and right brake calipers.
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Remove hex bolt (7).
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Loosen left (6) and right (2) clamping screws in
telescopic fork.
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Pull the quick-release axle (1) out to the right,
noting the right bearing cover (3) and the left
spacing bushing (5).
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Remove the front wheel (4).
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure. Pay particular attention to the following:
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Grease the quick-release axle (1) and bearing
cover (3) lightly with Shell Retinax EP2.
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Note:
Tighten the quick-release axle (1) first, then the left
clamping screw (2). Compress the telescopic fork
several times, then tighten the right clamping
screw (6).
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Tightening torque:
Quick-release axle ....................................... 30 Nm
Clamping screws on quick-release axle ...... 20 Nm
Brake caliper to fork slider ........................... 30 Nm
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