Chapter Overview; Personal Safety; Machine Preparation; Lift Cylinder/Tilt Cylinder Removal And Installation - Terex PT-30 Service Manual

Chapter Overview

This chapter provides disassembly and assembly
procedures for the loader assembly.

Personal Safety

Improper or incomplete maintenance/repair of a Compact
Track Loader can be dangerous and may result in
machine damage, injury or death.
Do not attempt to perform any type of repair or
maintenance on a Compact Track Loader until you have
read and fully understood the information in this manual.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance manual for
instructions regarding proper machine operation
techniques before operating any Compact Track Loader.
Prior to performing any type of service work on a Compact
Track Loader, read and understand Chapter 1 (Product
Safety) for personal safety information.

Machine Preparation

Accidental machine starting can cause injury or death to
personnel working on a Compact Track Loader.
As a precaution, disconnect the battery cables from the
battery terminals, tape the battery clamps and remove the
key from the ignition switch prior to performing any service
work on a Compact Track Loader.
Place a "Do Not Operate" tag prominently on the machine
to inform personnel that the machine is being worked on.
Disassembly and Assembly
Lift Arm Disassembly and
Assembly Procedures
Disassembly and assembly procedures are provided
for the following loader components.
•
Lift Cylinders
•
Tilt Cylinders
•
Pressure Release Valve
•
Lift Arm Bushings
Note: Procedures are provided for only those loader
components listed above. However, information for
removal and installation of other loader components can
be obtained from the machine specific parts manual.
Lift Cylinder/Tilt Cylinder
Removal and Installation
The tools required for lift cylinder and tilt cylinder
removal and installation are listed in Table 13-1. Use
manufacturer-recommended tools whenever
possible.
Table 13-1
Required Tools
Combination Wrench
Socket Wrench

Lift Cylinder/Tilt Cylinder Removal

Note: The procedures for removing the lift cylinders and
tilt cylinders are very similar, as a result only the lift
cylinder procedure is described below.
Hot oil can cause personal injury. Make sure the
oil is cool before removing any components or lines.
13-1
13. Lift Arm