Remove fork seal without removing damper rod assy

[iceaway]

As the title says, is it possible to remove the inner tube/fork oil seal without removing the damper rod assembly first? I'm in the process of replacing a leaking fork seal, and would like to make it as simple as possible. Does removing the damper rod assembly require either an impact wrench or the yamaha shop tool?

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Hi!

Before you remove anything,try this before!!It working 100%..!!!

https://sealmate.net/

 

[iceaway]

Thanks for the tip! I've already tried the sealmate trick but it only worked temporarily. The bike is already in pieces

 

[hppants]

You cannot get the old seal out without removing the damper assembly. However, you do not have to take the assy apart.

 

[RPrice]

Read this: fork seals

You do not need to disassemble the tubes if you use the hydraulic press method.

When I replaced seals, bushings, etc. I used an impact wrench, works good!!!

Good luck, depending how many miles you have on your forks since the last service it may be best to replace the bushings/seals/dust covers and obviously the fork oil.