Front shock diassembly

[Liberty]

I have an 09 rs venture gt. It has 4600 miles. I know they need to be rebuilt. One front shock has a leak at the reservoir on top where the adjustment knob is. The oil leaks at the shaft were the knob is. It is slight and intermttant. Can i disassemble the shock at the shaft to maybe replace an oring to help extend the life a little?
Is it under pressure of any kind? It seems like I can remove the knob and one nut to get it apart. Thanks

 

[cannondale27]

It is under pressure. Do not remove anything more than the knob itself. Many times the shaft that knob is on gets bent. They are available.

 

[Liberty]

Thanks. Looks like I will wait until after the season and then send out all four shocks to be rebuilt.