Front Suspension Rebuild Questions

[fat6man]

I've pulled the front forks from the Valk and I'm in the process of disassembly of the right fork. According to the Service Manual (Chapter 13/Page 17&18)I have removed the Fork Cap, loosened the locknut and removed the Spring Seat Stopper (Washer), and the Spring Collar. I then put the Fork Slider in a vise with soft jaws and I'm attempting to remove the Fork Socket Bolt and Sealing Washer.(Thru the access hole in the bottom of the Fork Slider)                It broke loose enough to spin.
The manual does tell you if the Damper turns with the Fork Socket Bolt to temporarily reinstall the Fork Spring, Spring Collar, Spring Seat Stopper, and Lock Nut. I also figured this would be enough pressure for the Socket Bolt to unscrew. Well you can turn this Socket Bolt and it still does not disengage itself. The Lock Nut and Damper Rod are Stationary while turning the Socket Bolt.
I know alot of you have done this job before any advise or suggestions would be helpful Thanks in advance.

[Ricky-D]

You could try that course of action but I think it'd be unnecessary first off.

Try pulling on the damper rod to keep the damper body from turning.

A hammer drill on the bolt will sometimes work.

You should refrain from trying to jam anything down in the shock to stop the turning that could mar the inner surfaces.

I'd try a piece of 1/2" pipe that will pilot on the damper rod and have enough length to allow you to push the damper further down into the lower leg and possibly put enough pressure on the damper to keep it from spinning.

When reassembling be sure to chase the threads and clean up the bolt threads and practice fit the bolt before actually putting it back together. 

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[fat6man]

Thanks Ricky I'll be giving that a try in the morning when I get home from work.

[fat6man]

I used a piece of 1/2" thick wall soft copper pipe and my hammer drill set at low RPM's. Bolt came out easily then. ready to polish and buff forks then rebuild with new parts and progressive springs.
Thanks agian Rick...