• Detach the central earth (ground) wire at the en- gine block. • Remove the left air intake pipe at the cylinder head. • Heat the ball joint mount at the leading link to max. 120 °C (248 °F) and detach it. e Caution: Do not scratch the surface of the leading link. • Detach the line for the front brake caliper at the junction block/frame. • Remove the caps from the threaded connections on the fixed tubes. • Separate the fixed tube from the fork bridge at the threaded connections. • Remove the telescopic fork. • Remove the cover plate over the upper suspen- sion strut mount on the frame. • Remove suspension strut. • Remove the leading link caps. • Remove the left screw cap.
• Remove the circlip at the right and the safety cap. • Take out the screw at the right and pull the shaft out to the left. • Remove the leading link. • Detach the hose for the oil cooler at the engine. • Remove frame. • Install by following the above work instructions in the reverse order. 11.17