August 2018
Part No. 57.4400.9220GT
GTH-2506 GTH-3007
4-9
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
BOOM COMPONENTS
1-5
Fork Tilt Cylinder
How to Remove the Fork Tilt
Cylinder
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring on the fitting and/or hose end must be
replaced and then torqued to specification during
installation. Refer to Section 2,
Hydraulic Hose
and Fitting Torque Specifications
.
1 Raise the boom to a horizontal position.
2 Remove the forks from the frame.
3 Remove the retaining fasteners securing the
fork tilt cylinder rod end pivot pin.
4 Using a soft metal drift and a hammer, remove
the pivot pin.
5 Using a lifting strap and an overhead crane,
support the cylinder.
6 Remove the protective guard "
a
" of the shut-off
valve.
7 Place a container of suitable size under the
hydraulic hoses before disconnecting.
8 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the level cylinder. Cap the cylinder fittings.
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.
9 Remove the retaining fasteners securing the
fork tilt cylinder barrel end pivot pin.
10 Using a soft metal drift and a hammer, remove
the pivot pin "
b
".
11 Carefully lift and remove the cylinder from the
machine.
DANGER
Crushing hazard. The cylinder
could fall if not properly
supported when removed from
the machine.
b
a
