Owner's manual

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NOTE
The rear position contains two seals: First, a
thin “O” ring goes into the groove position, and
then a second thin flat seal sits right over the
top. The front position contains a “U” ring.
17. Raise the detented position of the large hex
nut that secures the piston to the piston rod
using a small punch and hammer. See Figure
6-153.
NOTE
Make certain during assembly, the hex nut is
tightened and detented.
18. Remove the large hex nut securing the piston
to the piston rod using a large adjustable
wrench, vice and steel rod.
19. Remove the piston from the piston rod.
20 Remove and replace the inner piston seal.
21. Assemble the hydraulic cylinder in the reverse
order above.
IMPORTANT: When installing the seals, place
plastic over the piston rod to prevent damage
to the seals. See Figure 6-154.
Figure 6-152.
Figure 6-153.
Figure 6-154.
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