Manitou R7 EXPERT Service Manual page 7

CASTING REMOVAL & SERVICE
Insert Manitou 8mm Thin Wall
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Socket onto the end of the
compression rod and rotate
clockwise. The comp rod end
fitting will move toward the inside
of the casting. Continue rotating
until end fitting disengages
completely from casting threads.
Note: the compression rod can also be loosened
by using an 8mm box end wrench on the external
hex and a 4mm hex wrench on the internal
hex of the comp rod end fitting. Rotating both
wrenches clockwise simultaneously will loosen the
compression rod, reducing the risk of damaging a
seized end fitting.
Remove casting from fork. It is
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recommended this be done over
a drain pan as the lower casting
contains semi-bath oil. Allow oil
in casting to drain out before
continuing to next step.
Using a downhill tire lever or similar
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tool, gently pry the dust seals out
of the casting.
R7 EXPERT / PRO SERVICE GUIDE
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