Service Instructions
074985 Rev. B
October 2014
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Section 6: Pressure Cylinder Disassembly
Pressure Cylinder Disassembly
Section 6: Pressure Cylinder Disassembly
1.
The following steps may be performed on one cylinder and then on the other
cylinder or simultaneously on both cylinders.
2.
Secure the chain wrench around cylinder (3) or cylinder assembly M3
(3-10) as close to the welded end cap as possible. Using the mallet, break the
cylinder loose and then, remove the cylinder by rotating in a counterclockwise
direction. When setting the cylinder aside, care should be taken to protect the
chamfered edge and cylinder threads.
3.
Unscrew and remove piston hex lock nut (2-70).
4.
Remove piston (2-20) from piston rod (2-10).
5.
Unscrew and remove four cylinder adapter ferry screws (2-90) and gasket seals
(6-80) from cylinder adapter (2-30).
6.
Remove cylinder adapter (2-30), taking care not to scratch piston rod (2-10)
or disengage rod bushings (2-40).
7.
It is not necessary to disassemble M3 Jackscrew (3-20) from cylinder assembly
M3 (3-10) unless it needs maintenance or when replacing nut seal (3-30).
For disassembly of the M3 or M3HW jackscrew, refer to Section 13,
"M3 Jackscrew Disassembly".