There can be tension remaining on spring.
As the bolt is removed, the spring will quickly
retract (compress) away from upper spring
bracket.
5. Remove the retaining strap (HD-8/HD-10)
and remove the Upper Spring Bracket (HD-
10/HD-12).
6. Remove the Upper Cylinder Rod Self-
Locking Nut ('D' above) and lock washer
from the Drive Cylinder Piston. NOTE: Do
not reuse self-locking nut. Replace with a
new self-locking nut.
7. For HD-8/HD-10 remove the two (2) self-
locking nuts from Driver Cylinder and Lower
Spring Bracket.
8. For HD-12 remove two lower spring bracket
bolts, lock washers, and sleeves.
9. Slide the main carriage channel
downward.
10. Remove the springs from the bottom o f the
Post Driver between the Drive Ram and the
Main Carriage Channel.
11. Remove the Drive Cylinder by sliding it out
the top of the Drive Ram Assembly.
NOTE: If Guide Blocks/Rollers need to be
inspected and/or replaced continue with the
next few steps, otherwise skip to the Seal
and/or Spring replacement instructions.
12. Remove the Road Lock Bracket from the
Main Carriage Channel.
CAUTION: Main Carriage Channel is heavy
(HD-8 is 126 lbs., HD-10 is 139 lbs., & HD-12 is
222 lbs.), so get assistance and/or use an
overhead lifting device to support it during
removal.
13. Remove the Main Carriage Channel by
sliding it out of the top of the Driving Ram.
• Drive Ram I-beam.
• Contact points on Guide
Blocks/Rollers.
• Main Carriage Channel.
• Road Lock Bracket, Rubber Bumpers,
and hardware.
• Springs, and Upper and Lower
Spring Mounting Brackets.
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