Subal 17-55 lens help

I'm trying to put a zoom gear on the Nikon 17-55. I can get it on the rubbery portion of the lens, but I can't get the zoom dial on the housing to engage. Looks like I will need to push the zoom gear a little further in. I worked on this for awhile, and it won't budge. Any suggestions?

I'm trying to put a zoom gear on the Nikon 17-55. I can get it on the rubbery portion of the lens, but I can't get the zoom dial on the housing to engage. Looks like I will need to push the zoom gear a little further in. I worked on this for awhile, and it won't budge. Any suggestions?

Soak it in hot water first, it will expand a little, obviously dry it off before putting it on the lens!

I took my rubber band off and added a little tape around the lens, works perfect, take the rubber off and give it a try.

thanks guys.

i'll give it a try