12. FRONT WHEEL/SUSPENSION/ STEERING STRYKER 125/150 Front Fork Tube Remove the front fork spring from the front fork tube and compress the spring several times to squeeze out the engine oil. Socket Spanner Set the front fork bottom tube in a vise and place shop towels under it. Remove the socket head bolt using a socket spanner. · When using the vise, do not tighten the front fork bottom tube excessively. · If it is difficult to remove the socket head bolt, temporarily install the front fork spring, front fork tube stopper and clip. Remove the front fork piston and return spring. Remove the front fork bottom tube and the oil stopper. Remove the dust seal. Take out the oil seal and snap ring. · Do not damage the bottom tube when taking out the oil seal and snap ring. · Be sure to replace the removed oil seal and snap ring with new ones during assembly. Oil Seal 12-13