45-031 REV. 11/19
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Wiper ring
Lock ring
Retaining
ring
O-Ring
Backup ring
Seal
Gland
Cylinder
rod
Figure 5-6, Gland Cap Seal
4. Install the gland cap on the cylinder rod being extremely careful not to cut the rod
seal on the threads of the rod or rod shoulder. If available use a sleeve to cover
the rod threads or plastic electrical tape.
5. Install the piston on the rod and tighten the locknut to 90 ft-lbs (0.56 UNF), 22 ft-lbs
(0.75 UNF).
6. Spray the inside of the cylinder tube with lubricant to ease inserting the rod and
piston. Insert the rod and piston into the cylinder tube. Tap the rod in with a rubber
mallet if resistance is encoutered.
7. Press on the lock ring and spread retaining ring to install onto the gland cap.
