How to disassemble SR Suntour xct-mlo fork
05-09-24, 10:03 PM
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How to disassemble SR Suntour xct-mlo fork
Was given a 2013 GT Karakoram 4.0. Fork moves fairly well but starting to squeak and needs service. MLO works.
How do I take apart the MLO side? Lots of videos show the SR Suntour xct with a smooth blue lockout cap. It has a lockring and you have to pry it up evenly
Not sure if this one is also a pry up. The notches look the same on both sides. Wrench fits on the spring/preload side and unscrews fine. It can't fit over the mlo lever. I know they're low end forks but would rather service them.
Thanks for any info you can provide!
How do I take apart the MLO side? Lots of videos show the SR Suntour xct with a smooth blue lockout cap. It has a lockring and you have to pry it up evenly
Not sure if this one is also a pry up. The notches look the same on both sides. Wrench fits on the spring/preload side and unscrews fine. It can't fit over the mlo lever. I know they're low end forks but would rather service them.
Thanks for any info you can provide!
05-10-24, 12:40 AM
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they snap in place, and snap out of place... but sometimes they SNAP and need replaced.
SR Suntour part #FEG036-10 fit the one i worked on last year.. it's an upgraded metal lever, available direct from SR or from your local bike shop, i'd figure.
SR has a decent parts department and they were as helpful as they could be.. the fork i worked on said Manitou M2 Race on the outside, but i found that it had SR Guts..... :-O
the CARTRIDGE damper inside was not rebuildable... but they had the SR version available. ;-)
that particular damper in the manitou was a "23".. the replacement ended with a 26.
*your parts may vary*
i've had good luck finding used Rock Shox Reba air forks on Craigslist for a bit more than the Parts to repair that manitou... they go quickly, so diligence is needed.
Sounds like the damper is ok in u=yours, so the lever may be all you need, or if you're careful, may NOT need, eh?
add a drop or three of PB Blaster penetrant to the cap before removing it.... let it soak in for a couple minutes, then prise in three or four locations as you pop it loose...
SR Suntour part #FEG036-10 fit the one i worked on last year.. it's an upgraded metal lever, available direct from SR or from your local bike shop, i'd figure.
SR has a decent parts department and they were as helpful as they could be.. the fork i worked on said Manitou M2 Race on the outside, but i found that it had SR Guts..... :-O
the CARTRIDGE damper inside was not rebuildable... but they had the SR version available. ;-)
that particular damper in the manitou was a "23".. the replacement ended with a 26.
*your parts may vary*
i've had good luck finding used Rock Shox Reba air forks on Craigslist for a bit more than the Parts to repair that manitou... they go quickly, so diligence is needed.
Sounds like the damper is ok in u=yours, so the lever may be all you need, or if you're careful, may NOT need, eh?
add a drop or three of PB Blaster penetrant to the cap before removing it.... let it soak in for a couple minutes, then prise in three or four locations as you pop it loose...
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05-10-24, 08:42 AM
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Thanks! I was thinking it had to pry off but wanted confirmation. Being in Alaska shipping is often a problem -love to go through setting up an order only to get a "Sorry we don't ship there" msg at the end. Our LBS also leaves a lot to be desired
Agreed if I'm careful (and lucky) I shouldn't have to replace any parts.
Thanks again. Really appreciate the info
Agreed if I'm careful (and lucky) I shouldn't have to replace any parts.
Thanks again. Really appreciate the info
