need some help with a stubborn fork

[one2dmax]

It should only go on one way and is put on after you put the dampener through the inner steel tube. Let me look at your picture again.

 

[one2dmax]

Drop your dampener down in there and then use that to help push the white part out. The spring fits into that part if it's the one I am thinking of.

 

[racerboy]

All done, mang!! what an ass pain, especially that thick steel collar!! I used your PVC pipe method, worked perfectly.

 

[racerboy]

I am now the leading authority on dismantling and trouble shooting these stoopid forks!!

 

[marciofm]

I recently changed the Fork oil seals of both sides. After a week, I noted that one side is leaking fluid. I've used OEM seals.
Should I disassemble and reassemble using the same seal to see if it stops the leak, or should I go for a new seal anyway?
Thanks !!!

 

[DMAN999]

I recently changed the Fork oil seals of both sides. After a week, I noted that one side is leaking fluid. I've used OEM seals.
Should I disassemble and reassemble using the same seal to see if it stops the leak, or should I go for a new seal anyway?
Thanks !!!

I'd try using a seal mate to clean it up before replacing it,
http://sealmate.net/

You can even make your own cut from a plastic soda bottle or something similar.