Installation; Disassembly; Cleaning And Inspection; Reassembly - Snorkel SL26RTE Parts & Service Manual

DISASSEMBLY

1. Unscrew the head cap from the cylinder barrel.
2. Remove the piston and rod assembly from the cylinder barrel.
3. Unscrew the piston nut and remove piston and head cap from the piston rod.
4. Remove the piston static O-ring from the cylinder rod and discard.
5. Remove the piston seal from the piston and discard.
6. Remove the static O-rings, rod seal and rod wiper.
7. Remove the rod end breather.
8. Do not remove the velocity fuse unless replacement is necessary.

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

1. Clean all the metal parts in cleaning solvent and blow dry with filtered compressed air.
2. Check the working surfaces of the piston head cap, cylinder barrel and rod for excessive
wear or scouring.
3. Replace parts found to be unserviceable.
4. Replace all seals, O-rings and wipers.
RE-ASSEMBLY
1. Lubricate the static O-ring, rod seal and rod wiper and then install it on the head cap.
2. Install the piston seal on the piston.
3. Install the head cap, piston static seal, piston and piston nut on the cylinder rod. Torque nut
to 96 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: The head cap should be installed from the piston end of the cylinder rod. Sliding the
head cap over the pivot pin hole may damage the rod seal and rod wiper.
4. Lubricate the piston seal and install the piston and rod assembly into the cylinder barrel.
5. Screw the head cap into the cylinder barrel until it is tight. Turn a further 1/4 to ensure it is
well tight.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Before installing the cylinder, check the pins and bearings for excessive wear. Re-
place if necessary.
1. Place the cylinder in position taking care to support the cylinder to prevent falling.
2. Install the lower pin and retaining bolt.
3. Install the upper pin and retaining ring.
4. Install both hoses.
5. Raise the machine and check for leaks.
NOTE: The cylinder may need to be extended and retracted so as to align the rod end pivot
hole.
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SERVICE AND REPAIR
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