JLG 1100SB Service Manual - Manual (Page 245)

SECTION 5 - HYDRAULICS
3121265 – JLG Lift – 5-11
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN WHEN REMOVING THE CYL-
INDER ROD, HEAD, AND PISTON. AVOID PULLING THE ROD OFF-
CENTER, WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PISTON AND
CYLINDER BARREL SURFACES.
7. With the barrel clamped securely, apply pressure to
the rod pulling device and carefully withdraw the
complete rod assembly from the cylinder barrel.
8. Using suitable protection, clamp the cylinder rod in
a vise or similar holding fixture as close to the piston
as possible.
NOTE: Step 9 applies only to the steer cylinder.
9. Loosen and remove nut which attaches the piston to
the rod, and remove the piston.
10. Loosen and remove the cap screw(s), if applicable,
which attach the tapered bushing to the piston.
11. Insert the cap screw(s) in the threaded holes in the
outer piece of the tapered bushing. Progressively
tighten the cap screw(s) until the bushing is loose
on the piston.
12. Remove the bushing from the piston.
13. Screw the piston CCW, by hand, and remove the
piston from cylinder rod.
14. Remove and discard the piston o-rings, seal rings,
and backup rings.
15. Remove piston spacer, if applicable, from the rod.
16. Remove the rod from the holding fixture. Remove
the cylinder head gland and retainer plate, if applica-
ble. Discard the o-rings, back-up rings, rod seals,
and wiper seals.
Cleaning and Inspection
1. Clean all parts thoroughly in an approved cleaning
solvent.
2. Inspect the 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 excessive dam-
age. Dress threads as necessary.
Figure 5-10. Cylinder Rod Support
Figure 5-11. Tapered Bushing Removal