Warning: The leading link must be measured after an accident which could have damaged or distorted it.
- Remove right side section of fairing.
See Group 46.
- Remove fastener (2) securing steering damper to leading link.
- Take off the protective cap (1) for the leading link pivot.
Coution: The fastener is secured with thread-locking compound.
- Remove fastener securing leading link to the fork slider tube bridge, using socket wrench insert and adapter for socket-head screw, BMW No. 31 5 600.
Caution: Make sure that brake line and front sensor cable are not stretched when telescopic fork extends.
- Extend the telescopic fork.
- Install test pin, BMW No. 315681, with gauge, BMW No. 315682, in leading link.
- Stylus of gauge, BMW No. 31 5 682, must be located in punch mark (arrow) in leading link on right.
- Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following.
Caution: When installing, use a new nut.
- Tighten fastener securing leading link to the fork slider tube bridge, using socket wrench insert and adapter for socket-head screw, BMW No. 315600.
Tightening torques:
- Leading link to slider tube fork bridge (clean thread + Loctite 2701) — 130 Nm
- Steering damper to leading link (clean thread+ Loctite 243) — 21 Nm
- Slider tube fork bridge to sliding tube (clean thread + Loctite 243) — 21 Nm