Husqvarna TC449 Workshop Manual page 219

FRONT SUSPENSION
If outer tube and inner tube are still assembled together, place the fork leg upside
down and allow at least 20 minutes for oil to drain.
Remove the dust seal using a flat head screwdriver.
Remove the retaining ring using a flat head screwdriver.
Pull the inner tube until separating it from the outer tube.
Note: to facilitate removal, quickly (but carefully) pump the tubes back and forth
until separating them.
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