Removing And Installing Spring Strut - BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

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Warning:
Integral ABS When removing and installing the
brake caliper, force back the pistons carefully to en-
sure that the wheel-circuit reservoir does not over-
flow.
If fluid escapes, proceed in accordance with "In-
structions for filling reservoir" (
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Install brake caliper.
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Attention:
Do not damage brake pads; keep the brake caliper
parallel to the brake disc when installing.
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Integral ABS Install sensor (6).
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Load approx. 85 kg (187 lbs) onto motorcycle
and tighten loose reaction link (5).
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Tightening torque:
Fixed bearing stud bolt
(threads cleaned + Loctite 2701) ................ 160 Nm
Floating bearing stud bolt
(threads cleaned + Loctite 2701) .................... 7 Nm
Locknut ...................................................... 160 Nm
Reaction link to rear-wheel drive unit............ 43 Nm
Wheel studs .............................................. 105 Nm
Brake caliper to rear-wheel drive unit ........... 40 Nm
Capacity:
Initial fill/oil change .................. approximately 0.25 l
................................ (0.44 Imp. pint/0.27 US quart)
Oil grade:
Brand-name SAE 90 hypoid gear oil, API GL 5
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To remove the spring strut, support the rear axle.
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Spring strut to rear frame ............................. 50 Nm
Spring strut to swinging arm
(clean thread + Loctite 243).......................... 58 Nm
Hydraulic spring preload adjuster
to rear frame section .................................... 22 Nm
Removing and installing spring
Note:
Remove the seat.
Slacken the fasteners of the silencer, if neces-
sary.
Remove rear brake caliper.
Remove rear wheel.
Remove the seat adjuster.
Remove hydraulic spring adjuster.
Remove spring strut.
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
Tightening torque:
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