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31.6
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Remove fasteners (1) for fixed tubes on left and
right from fork cross brace, while holding Allen
bolt (arrow) on fixed tube to prevent it from turn-
ing
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Attention:
The fasteners are secured with thread-locking com-
pound; heat to max. 120 °C (248 °F) to facilitate re-
moval!
•
Using angled 21 mm box-end spanner and Allen
socket,
BMW No. 31 5 603
, detach leading link
(arrow) from fork cross brace
•
Pull the telescopic forks down to remove
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Removing and installing fixed
tube
•
Pull the fixed tube out of the telescoping tube
L
Note:
Note that telescopic fork oil can escape!
•
Drain off the telescopic fork oil
When installing:
•
While installation is basically a reversal of the re-
moval process, careful attention should be di-
rected toward the following:
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Attention:
Take care not to damage the seals on the telescop-
ing tubes!
Fluids and lubricants:
BMW Telescopic fork oil........0.32 l/telescopic tube
............................. (0.56 Imp pints/telescopic tube)
1
C1310030
w
31 5 603
C1310040