BMW K 1100 LT/RS - Manual (Page 297)

36.5
Removing and installing front wheel
• [RS] Raise the front wheel with the front wheel
stand, BMW No. 36 3 950.
• [LT] Raise the front wheel with the front wheel
stand and adapter, BMW No. 36 3 954.
• [LT] Remove the rear mudguard.
• Apply adhesive tape to the top of the brake cali-
per on the wheel side, to protect the wheel.
• Remove brake calipers on both sides and allow
to hang down.
• Remove machine screw (1) and take out with ta-
per washer (2).
1
3
4
2
5
LT360010
LT360020
36 3 950
• Loosen the left and right clamp screws (3) on the
fork.
• Pull out the quick-release axle, noting the pres-
ence of spacers (4, 5).
• Remove front wheel.
L
Note:
Do not apply the brake when the front wheel is re-
moved.
• Installation in the reverse order of work.
• Check ABS sensor gap and adjust if necessary.
L
Note:
Install the wider spacer (5) at the left. First tighten the
quick-release axle, then the left clamp screws.
Compress the fork several times, then tighten the
right clamp screw.
Tightening torques:
Quick-release axle ....................................... 33 Nm
Quick-release axle clamp screws ................. 14 Nm
Brake caliper at fork slider tube.................... 32 Nm
ABS sensor gap, front
Up to 1996
model year .......... 0.50…0.55 mm (0.020…0.022 in)
From 1997
model year on ..... 0.45…0.55 mm (0.018…0.022 in)