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Fork Seal Removal

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Oddjob:
Got the same type except mine Snap-On. Works well but as Bryan says be careful you don't gouge the alloy wall. I use a thin sheet of metal to protect the top of the fork.

A bit of heat works wonders too

Phantom Rider:
Thanks all - much appreciated

Circlips are removed - I learnt that the hard way many years ago!

With regard to the use of heat - do you concentrate the heat onto the leg (to expand the metal), or the seal (to soften it)?

McCabe-Thiele (Ted):
I've never needed heat but it would soften or melt the rubber part of the seal so it might be safer heating the seal than risking melting the alloy. I suspect a hair dryer on the seal would work.

Oddjob:
Heat the alloy, don't use a naked flame or you risk blistering the lacquer, hot air gun will do. As the alloy expands it will allow the seal to pull out easier.

Phantom Rider:
Success!!

Heat (from hot air gun) onto metal did the trick, and I was able to pry out the seals.

Thanks for all help - much appreciated.

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