Remove front wheel.
Remove mudguard.
[ABS] Remove sensor.
Remove brake line retainer.
Place a support beneath the telescopic fork.
Heat leading link mount at front to max. 120°C (248°F) and unscrew.
Remove fasteners (cable ties) securing Bowden cable for starting-speed increase and brake line.
Remove fastener securing fixed tube in upper fork bridge while holding the hexagon of the fixed tube and then pull the telescopic fork down to remove.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Tighten the ball joint in the leading link using socket, BMW No. 315601, and Allen key, BMW No. 31 5 603.
Caution! To prevent grease from escaping and the ingress of dirt, ensure that sleeve is correctly located on ball joint.
[ABS] Check sensor gap and adjust if necessary.
ABS – sensor gap: 0.45—0.55 mm (0.01771—0.0217 in)
Tightening torque:
- Ball joint to leading link (clean thread + Loctite 2701) — 130 Nm
- Fastener securing fixed tube in fork bridge (free from oil and grease) — 45 Nm