How to Replace the Front Fork Oil Seal on a Motorcycle?

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LeoLynn
07/25/25 10:09am
Method for replacing the front fork oil seal on a motorcycle: 1. Remove the dust cover and use a screwdriver to pry off the retaining ring; 2. Carefully observe the small groove mark on the oil seal—the groove should face upwards. Install the new oil seal in this orientation; 3. Reinstall the retaining ring and then the dust boot. First, fit the dust boot onto the outer tube, then insert the inner tube. The oil seal is a conventional term for sealing components, specifically for sealing lubricating oil. It is a mechanical element used to contain grease, isolating the lubricated parts of the transmission components from the output parts, preventing oil leakage. Oil seals are lightweight and require minimal material. Each oil seal consists of a thin-walled metal component combined with a rubber part, using minimal material, thus making each oil seal very light in weight.
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