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XJ550 Maxim Fork Rebuild

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jmcgee14, Apr 14, 2013.

  1. jmcgee14

    jmcgee14 New Member

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    Hi all -


    I have run into a snag trying to replace the lower fork slider case oil seals

    It seems they have somehow welded themselves in there pretty good, probably have not ever been changed - I have a dremel handy but I am not sure if it would be safe to use in this area - or what attachment to use

    So far I have just been trying to scrape out the rubber with a small semi dull screw driver

    just wondering if anyone else has had this trouble and what is the best course to take?

    Thanks!!
     
    jmcgee14, Apr 14, 2013
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  2. moellear

    moellear Member

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    You're not the only one. I just changed mine several weeks ago and struggled as well. After beating them with a screwdriver they were damaged but I was able to get a slip-joint plier in there to grab 'em and pull out. Installing the new ones weren't much easier but at least pounding it in with a rubber mallet and socket of same width, was easier than pulling it out... gawd that sounds dirty... :p :p
     
    moellear, Apr 15, 2013
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