September 2016
Part No.1272857
GTH-1544
3-13
Section 3 • Repair Procedures
8 Using a soft metal drift and a hammer, remove
the pivot pin "d".
9 Remove the rear bracket the chain tensioners
are secured to.
10 Partially pull the cylinder out. Using a lifting
strap and an overhead crane, remove the
cylinder.
DANGER
Crushing hazard. The cylinder
could fall if not properly
supported when removed from
the machine.
BOOM COMPONENTS
c
b
A
A
1-5
Fork Level Cylinder
How to Remove the Fork Level
Cylinder
Note: When removing a hose assembly or
fi
tting,
the O-ring on the
fi
tting and/or hose end must be
replaced and then torqued to speci
fi
cation during
installation. Refer to Section 2,
Hydraulic Hose
and Fitting Torque Specifi cations
.
1 Remove the retaining fasteners securing the
level cylinder rod end pivot pin.
2 Using a soft metal drift and a hammer, remove
the pivot pin.
3 Using a lifting strap and an overhead crane,
support the cylinder.
4 Place a container of suitable size under the
hydraulic hoses before disconnecting.
5 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the level cylinder. Cap the cylinder
fi
ttings.
WARNING
Bodily injury hazard. Spraying
hydraulic oil can penetrate and
burn skin. Loosen hydraulic
connections very slowly to allow
the oil pressure to dissipate
gradually. Do not allow oil to
squirt or spray.
NOTICE
Component damage hazard.
Hoses can be damaged if they
are kinked or pinched.
