Repair
312793L
11
Replace the Bellows
Disassemble Bellows and Chamber
1.
Follow all steps under Preparation, page 10.
2.
Use a 5 mm hex wrench to remove the three screws
(10), then remove the shield mount spacer (9) and
the top cap (8). Remove and discard the bellows
chamber o-ring (12).
3.
Leave the overflow chamber attached to the top cap
unless it needs to be replaced.
4.
If replacing overflow chamber: Unscrew the bottle
(103) if not already removed, then remove the lid
(101) from the fitting (104). Discard the cup and lid.
Use a socket to remove the retaining nut (105) in
the top cap (8). Remove and discard the D-shaped
seal (106). Leave the fitting (104) attached to the
top cap (8) unless it needs to be replaced.
5.
Use a socket to remove the foot cap (42). Remove
and discard the o-ring (41).
6.
Hold the hex on the connecting rod (14) with a
19 mm (3/4 in.) wrench. Brace against tie rod or
bench so it cannot turn. Use a socket to loosen the
piston/rod assembly.
7.
See F
. 6. Pull the connecting rod (14) and bellows
(7) out of the top of the bellows chamber (1). Leave
the bellows chamber (1) attached to the packing
nut.
8.
Remove the bellows bushing (6) and the damaged
bellows (7).
9.
Remove the snap bushing (3). Remove and discard
the o-rings (4, 5).
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the top cap and D-shaped seal,
never apply torque to the connecting rod.
F
IG
. 4. Overflow chamber
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103
8
101
106
105
104
102
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IG
. 5. Hold connecting rod steady.
hold
turn
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