Sealey Ms016 Fork Seal Driver

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Each fork type needs certain settings of the damping, oil, etc done. Eg: Some forks (Kayaba) require you to loosen off the damper before tightening the top cap. Clean forks thoroughly before taking forks apart – This makes it easier to stop mud and grit getting into the fork internals when they are apart.

At this point it is important to note / write down how each part fits together – As you will be cleaning them all later on. First, buy a section of thin walled pipe that is slightly larger than the diameter your need. Next, cut it in half/down the middle (top to bottom in the picture above) – the result should be two C shaped sections. Finally, clam shell them around your upper fork slider and secure them in place with a hose clamp. The hose clamp should be on the end of the fork seal driver furthest from the seal being driven – this will keep it out of the way as you are driving the seal into place.

Fork Oil Level Setting Tool Setting the fluid level in front forks accurately is critical to the safe handling of your bike and this tool makes it a piece of cake. However, in the age of big-box hardware stores, there are definitely opportunities to make your own specialty tool and save yourself some major cash. I have made a small video showing the 'hard bit' ... driving the new fork seal into place ... which shows how easy it is using home made tools.

Take fork upper and coat the seal mating face with seal grease (not normal grease). This is important as it will prevent the seal degrading and also the aluminium of the fork upper corroding. Then push them to the bottom of the fork and tape in place to stop them sliding down and getting in the way.Ideally you’ll have used a section with a properly flat bottom, in which case you should be able to just drive straight down with a ‘slide hammer’ action (read wanking ), if it’s not properly flat at the bottom, you’ll need to keep turning the fork after each drive to ensure it stays evenly pushed down. I am sure I am missing something really obvious here and that you will point it out and I will go "doh" ... so let the "silky is a muppet" comments begin Rough guide is that if you can clearly see the top and bottom of the spring clip recess, then the seal is in. As it’s not smaller on the outside and inside, it will easily fall out when the new one is in place. Take off the top cap - Remove inner damping rod – It will slide out as you tip the fork oil out – And remove fork spring.

The seal is ‘pressure fitted’ and you are meant to use the correct seal driver or take it to a bike shop.

Fork Seal Driver 49-50mm

Make sure that it is slightly less than half of one side (obviously) so that you can easily put it around the fork leg.