MTD 2010 Shop Manual page 46

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2010 Log Splitters
17. Remove the nut and bolt that attached the wedge to
the cylinder ram using a pair of 3/4" wrenches.
See Figure 5.12.
18. Place the cylinder in a vise with padded jaws.
NOTE: DO NOT over tighten the vise. This can
deform the cylinder preventing the piston
and rod removal.
19. Remove the two screws and washers that hold the
rod guide in place. See Figure 5.13.
NOTE: There is thread locking compound on the
screws. It may be necessary to apply some
heat to the rod guide to release the screws.
20. Gently tap the rod guide into the cylinder using a
brass punch until it clears the retaining ring.
21. Remove the retaining ring. See Figure 5.14.
NOTE: Be careful not to scratch any part of the cyl-
inder bore or the ram.
NOTE: A brass pick can be made out of a brazing
rod. It can be used to pry the retaining ring
out of the cylinder without damaging the cyl-
inder or the ram.
NOTE: There will be some residual fluid in the cylin-
der. Place some rags or paper towels under
the ram end of the cylinder to catch the fluid
that spills.
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Wedge bolt
Figure 5.12
Rod guide
Figure 5.13
Retaining ring
Figure 5.14