Operation and maintenance manual

Section 230-0040
SM 1913 Rev 2 10-03
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Body System - Hydraulic Tank
Disassembly
Numbers in parentheses refer to Fig. 1.
1. Remove internal components from hydraulic tank (1)
as described under 'Maintenance'.
2. Remove padlock (33) and filler cap (2) from
hydraulic tank (1).
3. Remove breather (8), nipple (9) and sight gauge
(11) from hydraulic tank (1).
Inspection
Numbers in parentheses refer to Fig. 1.
WARNING
Splashing liquid. Wear a suitable face shield
when using compressed air to dry hydraulic
tank and components.
1. Clean hydraulic tank (1) and components with a
suitable solvent and dry with compressed air.
2. Inspect hydraulic tank (1) for weld cracks and
security of internal pipes and weld fitments.
3. Inspect breather (8), strainer (12) and filter
assembly (13) for damage. Replace if required.
Assembly
Numbers in parentheses refer to Fig. 1.
1. Renew all seals and gaskets and install all internal
components in hydraulic tank (1), as previously
described under 'Maintenance'.
2. Install breather (8), nipple (9) and sight gauge (11)
on hydraulic tank (1).
Installation
Numbers in parentheses refer to Fig. 1.
Note: Tighten all fasteners without special torques
specified to standard torques listed in Section
300-0080, STANDARD BOLT AND NUT TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS.
Note: Tighten all hydraulic lines fitted with ORFS
connections, as described in Section 230-0000,
BODY SYSTEM SCHEMATIC. Renew all 'O' rings
where used.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and property
damage, be sure lifting equipment is properly
secured and of adequate capacity to do the job
safely.
1. Using a suitable lifting device, position hydraulic
tank (1) in position on the vehicle and secure with
bolts (14 & 19), washers (15, 17 & 20), springs (16)
and locknuts (18). Tighten locknuts (18) until springs
(16) are compressed to a length of 30 mm (1.18 in).
2. Install new 'O' rings and install all hydraulic lines
and fittings to hydraulic tank (1), as tagged at
removal.
3. Fill hydraulic tank (1) with hydraulic oil specified in
Section 300-0020, LUBRICATION SYSTEM. Install
filler cap (2) on hydraulic tank (1) and secure with
padlock (33).
4. Place the battery master switch in the 'On' position
and the steering lock bar in the 'Stowed' position,
remove all wheel blocks, start the engine and operate
the steering, braking and body hoist systems to
circulate the oil.
5. Switch off the engine, check for leaks and check oil
level as described under 'Checking Oil Level'.
SPECIAL TOOLS
There are no special tools required for the procedures
outlined in this section. Refer to Section 300-0070,
SERVICE TOOLS, for part numbers of general service
tools required. These tools are available from your
dealer.
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