In article <6g5sei$fco@bgtnsc03.worldnet.att.net>, spoldi@worldnet.att.net says...

>I have a Nikon 55mm f2.8 micro lens that has picked up some oil on the
>aperture leaves and is now sluggish. Does any one have any experience
>cleaning these? If possible, I'd like to take a crack at repairing it
>myself (especially if I have to pay the better part of a new one to get
>it fixed).
>
>I'm looking for a simple description of the procedure to disassemble the
>lens, along with a list of any special tools I might need.

This is unfortunately a common problem with this lens. I would try Nikon
(1-800-NIKONUS for more info...), price should be under $100 for repair.
I often attempt my own repairs, but Nikkors with CRC, like this one, are
too complex for me...
David Ruether
http://www.fcinet.com