Cylinder head removal -4, Cylinder rod support -4, Piston setscrew removal -4 – JLG 80SL Service Manual User Manual

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SECTION 4 - HYDRAULICS

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9. Using a spanner wrench, loosen and remove the

cylinder head from the barrel.

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.

10. With the barrel clamped securely, apply pressure to

the rod pulling device and carefully withdraw the
complete rod assembly from the cylinder barrel.

.

11. Using suitable protection, clamp the cylinder rod in

a vise or similar holding fixture as close to the piston
as possible.

12. If applicable, loosen and remove the setscrew which

attaches the piston to the rod, and remove the pis-
ton.

13. If applicable, unscrew the piston counter-clock-wise,

by hand, and remove the piston from the cylinder
rod.

Cylinder
Head

Barrel

Cylinder
Rod

Figure 4-5. Cylinder Head Removal

Figure 4-6. Cylinder Rod Support

Pistons

Setscrews

Figure 4-7. Piston Setscrew Removal

Piston

Cylinder
Rod

Figure 4-8. Piston Removal

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