d.
Withdraw the rod (8), with attached parts, from the cylinder tube (7).
CAUTION
Do not clamp the machined surface of the rod in a vise. Damage to the rod will result.
e.
Slip a pin through the pin boss on end of rod (8) and clamp the pin in a vise.
f.
Remove nut (9), piston (10) and end gland (5) from rod (8). Remove o-ring (12). (For main cylinder remove
retaining nut 16].)
g.
Spread and remove piston rings (11). Remove each ring from the end of piston (10) nearest ring.
h.
Work a slack section in o-ring (13) and pick it up out of the groove to remove it from end gland (5).
i.
Pinch the lip of the wiper (14) with needle nose pliers and pull it out of end gland (5).
j.
Position the end gland (5) with the top up and puncture the seal (15) with an awl. Pry it out of the groove and
push it through the end gland.
k.
Inspect the cylinder tube (7) interior and rod (8) for dents, nicks, scratches, etc. and replace if necessary.
I.
Clean the piston (10), end gland (5), rod (8) and tube (7). Dress any nicks and gouges that may have
occurred during disassembly.
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Assembly. When assembling cylinder, use all new seals, rings and o-rings.
a.
Install o-ring (12) on rod (8).
b.
Slide the piston rings (11) over end of piston (10) and allow them to snap into grooves.
c.
Position the end gland (5) with the wiper (14) side up. Grasp the seal (15) with needle nose pliers (refer to
figure 5-12).
CAUTION
Do not apply too much pressure to the rod seal (15) or you may cut it with the needle nose pliers.
d.
Insert the seal (15) into end gland (5) and allow it to snap into position. Use your fingers to help it if
necessary.
e.
Install rod wiper (14) and o-ring (13).
f.
Using a pin in rod (8), clamp in a vise as in disassembly.
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