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Fork circlip removal a4

#1 PostAuthor: G » Sun Mar 15, 2015 3:33 pm

Hi ,fitting new fork seals and just wanted any advice prior to starting please.Can see clip but doesnt have the traditional eyes for pliers to pull together . All help appreciated cheers ,g
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#2 PostAuthor: z1bman » Sun Mar 15, 2015 3:38 pm

just prise it out with a small screw driver at the open end of the clip
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#3 PostAuthor: G » Sun Mar 15, 2015 3:43 pm

Cheers mate
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#4 PostAuthor: G » Sun Mar 15, 2015 4:21 pm

Not much luck so far,have given it some WD 40 and left it a whle
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#5 PostAuthor: chrisu » Sun Mar 15, 2015 4:55 pm

yup. very thin screwdriver and watch it ping !.

you have to get behind it near the end and lever one end out (if that makes sense)

wear eye protection
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#6 PostAuthor: G » Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:15 pm

Thanks chrisu
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