TM 9-4940-568-34
6-40
6-9.
LIFT CYLINDER REPAIR
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Disassembly
b. Cleaning/Inspection
c. Assembly
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s
(Item 67, Appendix F)
Materials/Parts
Hydraulic oil (Item 16, Appendix B)
Kit, repair (Item 34, Appendix E)
Personnel Required
2 Assistants
Equipment Condition
Lift cylinder removed (para 3-18).
Special Environmental Conditions
Cleanliness is extremely important when working
on hydraulic equipment. Clean all parts before
disassembly and work in a clean area.
a.
Disassembly
NOTE
Place a container to catch
hydraulic oil during disassembly.
(1) With help from assistant, place cylinder
barrel (1) in vise.
(2) Remove setscrew (2) and retaining ring
(3) from cylinder barrel (1).
(3) Remove cartridge holding valve (4) from
cylinder barrel (1).
(4) Remove three backup rings (5) and
preformed packings (6) from cartridge
holding valve (4). Discard backup rings
and preformed packings.
