SECTION 7 – HYDRAULICS
3120933 Rev. 0
USTC
7-7
11. Remove locknut attaching piston to the rod and
remove piston.
12. Remove and discard piston o-ring, seals and
wear rings.
Note: Some USTC cylinders use a 3-piece seal on
the piston. Others use a standard, 1-piece seal.
13. If applicable, remove spacer from rod.
14. Remove rod from vise.
15. If applicable, remove cylinder head and head
cap from rod.
16. Remove and discard head o-ring, back-up ring
wear rings rod seal and wiper seal(s).
Cleaning and Inspection
1. Clean all parts thoroughly in an approved, com-
mercial cleaning solvent.
2. Inspect cylinder rod for scoring, tapering, ovality
or other damage. If necessary, dress rod with
Scotch Brite or equivalent. Replace rod, if
necessary.
3. Inspect threaded portion of rod for damage.
Dress threads, as necessary.
4. Inspect inner surface of cylinder barrel tube for
scoring or other damage. Check inside diameter
for tapering or ovality. Replace, if necessary.
Nut
Piston
Spacer
Barrel
Seal
Plug
Check
Valve
Bushing
Head
Headcap
Set
Screw
Rod
Bushing
Wear Ring
Wear Ring
Figure 7-5. Typical Cylinder