Clean all parts in solvent and dry with compressed air.
Inspect the cylinder parts for wear or damage. Replace any worn or damaged parts.
Always install new O-rings and seals.
Lubricate all O-rings and seals with hydraulic oil during installation.
Use the following tools to assemble the cylinder:
MEL1396 – Universal Seal Expander
MEL1033 – Rod Seal Installation Tool
MEL1396-2 – Piston Ring Compressor
MEL1075 – Adjustable Gland Nut Wrench
MEL1075-1 – Standard Pins
Install the new seal on the tool and slowly stretch it until it fits the piston [Figure 20-20-25].
Allow the seal to stretch for 30 seconds before installing it on the piston.
Install the seal (Item 1) [Figure 20-20-26] on the piston.
Use a ring compressor to compress the seal to the correct size. Leave the piston in the compressor for approximately three minutes [Figure 20-20-27].
Install the rod seal on the rod seal tool [Figure 20-20-28].
NOTE: During installation the spring side of the seal must be toward the inside of the cylinder.
Rotate the handles to collapse the rod seal [Figure 20-20-28].
Install the rod seal in the head [Figure 20-20-29].
Install the wiper seal with the wiper (Item 1) [Figure 20-20-30] toward the outside of the head.
Install the wear ring (Item 1) [Figure 20-20-31].
Install the O-ring (Item 1) [Figure 20-20-32].
Install the seal (Item 2) [Figure 20-20-32].
Install the head onto the rod.
Install the piston (Item 1) and nut (Item 2) [Figure 20-20-33].
Grease the piston where the nut contacts the piston. Do not get grease on the threads.
Provide an adequate support for the cylinder before tightening.
NOTE: Clean and dry the rod threads. Install a NEW NUT with pre-applied Loctite®.
Tighten the nut to 1491 N•m (1100 ft-lb) torque.
Install O-ring (Item 1) and plug (Item 2) [Figure 20-20-34].Tighten the plug to 50 N•m (37 ft-lb) torque.
Put the base end of the cylinder in a vise.
Insert the adjustable gland nut wrench into the holes (Item 1) [Figure 20-20-35] to tighten the head. Tighten the head until it is flush with the housing.
Install the bolt (Item 1) [Figure 20-20-36]. Tighten the bolt to 22 – 28 N•m (16 – 20 ft-lb).
Install the bushing (Item 1) [Figure 20-20-37] in the cylinder base end.
Install the bushing and seal (Item 1) [Figure 20-20-38] on both sides of the cylinder rod end.
