4-8
GTH-2506 GTH-3007
Part No. 57.4400.9220GT
August 2018
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
1-4
Fork Level Cylinder
How to Remove the Fork Level
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 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 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.
BOOM COMPONENTS
6 Remove the retaining fasteners securing the
level cylinder barrel end pivot pin.
7 Using a soft metal drift and a hammer, remove
the pivot pin using the holes on the chassis on
the rear left side of the machine.
8 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.
